Posted by Emily Elizabeth on November 17, 2012, at 19:07:25
In reply to Something to add to Cymbalta?, posted by emily elizabeth on November 14, 2012, at 16:37:44
Hubby saw pdoc yesterday and he decided to do some labs before making any rx changes. I honestly was so frustrated I started crying. The blood tests weren't the standard stuff (thyroid etc.) because they have done those recently and they were fine. This is a fairly new test that looks at levels of neurotransmitters and then he extrapolates the best med based on that. I think he puts too much stock in this test. I have seen this pdoc before (never as my regular pdoc though) and he ran this same test on me. Results suggested serotonin was lower than norepinepherine and dopamine, implying an SSRI would be a good choice. I can tell you with 100% certainty that that would have been a mistake. I have never had a sufficient response to an SSRI and absolutely need a mood stabilizer. I also don't know why he uses this instead of one of the new genetic tests.
The plan is for the pdoc to call with results in 2 weeks and call in an rx change "if necessary". He will see him again in 2 months. You can be damn sure I will be attending the next appt to make sure something happens.
Best,
EE
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