Posted by chloe on June 29, 2003, at 21:48:34
In reply to Chloe ? » chloe, posted by Darwin on June 29, 2003, at 15:40:31
> Hi Chloe,
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> I did some amateur research concerning your scalp pain. You are not alone. Dermatologists refer to your scalp pain as "Burning Scalp Syndrome" and it is sometimes associated with various skin conditions and/or hair loss. Too much "Substance P" may be a cause (Substance P is also implicated in various affective disorders). Some studies have suggested that Lithium increases Substance P and this would explain the increased burning you experience while on lithium. Low doses of antidepressants such as amitriptyline and doxepin may decrease Substance P levels and are among the most effective treatments for "Burning Scalp Syndome". Perhaps you should consider taking amitriptyline or doxepin again.
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> There is a lot more information on your condition available on the internet. When you are feeling better, I suggest you go to 'google.com' and do a search on "Burning Scalp".Hi
Thanks for looking into this. I will have to do the same. Perhaps there has been some improvement and advancement from last year. I went to the dermotologist last year, and came home with a peanut oil, a shampoo, and a liquid for my scalp. They were ALL horrible and made my hair fall out more and my scalp feel like it was on fire more. I had to put the peanut oil all over my hair and scalp with a plastic shower cap and try to sleep the night for two weeks. Yuck, and never again-especially since it made it worse! I do take 45 mgs of doxepin...I could bump that up to fifty. A little goes a long way with me, I might give that a shot.
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> You wrote:
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> > Wow, I can't believe you remembered me from last year. I hope you are doing ok. Are you considering ECT?
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> I remembered you because you write beautifully about your feelings and you impressed me as a warm sensitive and caring person. I do have a lousy memory but I won't soon forget you.
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> My problem is life-long dysthymia but I'm doing fairly well now, almost normal. I'm not considering ECT for myself. I was just wondering how you were doing.
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> Darwin
>Darwin, thank you for what you wrote about me, and how you remembered me. That was so kind, you lifted my spirits. I am so sorry you suffer from dysthymia, but I am glad you feel "almost normal" and can share your thoughts and experiences with others.
Many thanks,
Chloe
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