Posted by Lao Tzu on September 2, 2010, at 20:31:46
In reply to Re: Schisandra, posted by morgan miller on August 31, 2010, at 22:18:26
Hey Morgan, I'm doing okay. Sorry to hear you've had some rough days. The SPECT scan can show you brain activity or underactivity. Dr. Amen uses that scan for all his patients. Perhaps you've heard of him. He's written some books and has a website and a clinic. I always wanted to get that scan done just so I'd know how my brain was functioning under medication, you know, to determine if there were areas of concern. I guess you can get it done, but it is not routine for doctors to order it. I guess only for very specific cases. I imagine it's expensive, and I don't know if insurance would cover it other than for very specific situations.
The Mayo Clinic is very renowned. I'm sure they would be able to help you there if, in fact, you needed to go. I'm sure you'll get some good answers to your problem somewhere along the line. It's really good that you are seeing a handful of specialists. At least they can help you rule out things and maybe point you in the right directions. I know my psychiatrist has helped me see the light many times. I just don't always do what he suggests, but I still know that his wisdom is usually the correct thing to do. I guess I could play around with supplements all day long and then he'd say I'm just beating around the bush, so to speak. However, I still say I have gained benefits from my vitamin regimen. I really believe that.Yeah, the Holy Basil is really a good herb for me I'm finding out. I can't put my finger on exactly why that is. I just tend to feel better emotionally while I'm taking it. Of course, all my other vitamins and minerals are essential, but the Holy Basil has been a nice addition. I thank you again for suggesting it.
Anyway, I hope you can get some concrete answers from all the tests you're doing, and I hope the doctors can steer you in the right direction.
I have decreased my cigarettes a tiny bit, which means not really. I am, however, going to get the chance to exercise a few times per week because my brother is going back to school and will be home a lot more. It means I'm going to get out on the tennis court probably at least 3 days a week. I'm looking forward to it. It's the only exercise that I get pumped up about. Hitting that little yellow, furry ball over the net hundreds of times. It's so repetitive, yet I love it. What can I say, I've become a more simple man as I get older.
Anyway, hang in there and as always, stay as well as you can. I know eventually you'll get some relief from your problems.
See Ya!
Lao
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