Posted by freedom2001 on December 7, 2003, at 11:42:48
In reply to Re: BACTERIA AND OCD. Comments pls., posted by noa on December 5, 2003, at 10:19:54
> Who knows. Remember Awakenings? Dr. Oliver Sachs found a correlation between catatonia and childhood "sleeping sickness", which I think was a type of influenza, if I'm remembering correctly.
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> It makes sense to me that it is possible that severe infections in the brain can affect certain brain functions. Look, meningitis in infants can sometimes cause hearing loss, for instance.
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> Maybe you could write a letter to Dr. Sachs and see if he can point you in the direction of some research or a specialist who can help you figure this out?Who is Dr. Sachs? How to get in touch with him? Does he have a website?
I remembered that the last time I had a major OCD flare up, I felt something move inside my left brain, making me feel itchy. It's like a 'worm' inside. Is there any connection and am I missing something here???!!
I have 2 pet cats at home. I read that cat parasites can cause schizophrenia....
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