Posted by Chloe on May 27, 2003, at 22:17:01
In reply to Re: ECT fixes TD » OldSchool, posted by JohnX2 on March 27, 2002, at 0:33:48
Hi,
I can personally attest to the fact that ECT "cures" TD. I had several treatments last year, and during that time began to notice the *lack* of the constant movement of my tongue wagging back and forth along my back teeth. And the horrible clenching of my jaw stopped...I think the seizure acts like a reset button to the neurotransmitters in the brain. Hence releaving TD and EPS.I know this because several months after ending ECT treamtments, I had a really bad episode where I need seroquel again, low dose for about two weeks. Unfortunately the wagging and clenching are back, if I am taking seroquel or not. It was so nice to be movement free for a time. And no, I don't want to sign up for more treatments, even as painless and helpful as they were. I am very treatment resistant, and about a month after I stopped ECT, the depression and mood disorder crept back.
I need to find a lasting cure...I think ECT usually lasts longer for most people. What a happy time I experienced during the sessions. Boy I got a lot done and felt very productive, clear and upbeat.
Take care,
Chloe
> Old School,
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> That's pretty cool. It seems once those dopamine receptor couplings get fouled up, its tough to reset things. Maybe just need a good "shock" to shake things up! I tell you at my job I work with new age computer technology and I probably shake shit to get it to work as often as I microanalyze it. ;)
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> I really look forward to some positive results.
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> Best Wishes,
> John
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> > Bilateral ECT fixes TD the best of any treatment I read. ECT has anti-parkinsons but anti-psychotic properties at the same time...cool huh? ECT does something to change the supersensitivity of dopamine receptors around, decreasing TD levels.
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> > So besides getting rid of the neuroleptic, taking lots of vitamin E...bilateral ECT is probably the best thing a person with TD can do for themselves. Plus bilateral ECT fights psychosis without causing movmement disorders like neuroleptics cause.
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