Posted by SLS on March 4, 2006, at 7:46:49
In reply to Does Serotonin Syndrome Cause Brain Damage?, posted by honeybee on March 3, 2006, at 15:02:56
Short of hyperpyrexia, seizure, and stroke, I would have a hard time justifying a continuation of concern after a single incident of SS. Anything else that happens, in my estimation, would be scattered and microscopic and probably reversible.
I experienced a moderate SS episode when I tried to add Effexor to Parnate. I was incoherent, talking jibberish, experienced dystonia and, and could not sit up. I had to lie flat and allow the episode to dissipate. I did have my parents take my temperature. It was only slightly elevated. For what it's worth, I haven't thought about this event for quite some time. With what I've learned about SS and neurotoxicity in the 8 years or so that have passed, I am totally unconcerned. I guess it's possible that the "concern center" of my brain was ablated by oxidative free radical damage, and no longer works properly.
:-)
- Scott
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