Posted by Crazy Horse on May 4, 2006, at 17:29:20
In reply to Re: MAOIs » yxibow, posted by ed_uk on May 4, 2006, at 13:56:18
> >I'm talking about people with severe sinusits
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> OK, but how is this relevent? The vast majority of patients who are considering taking an MAOI do not suffer from sinusitis.
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> >ECT is a controlled seizure.
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> That would be a euphemism. Potent muscle relaxants are necessary during ECT to prevent violent convulsions. People used to break their back during ECT, the convulsions were so severe. I think this gives you a good idea of what sort of seizure is being induced.
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> >Actually the FAQ on the link with the ECT machine you showed points out the positive benefits that I aforementioned in the other reply and the rarity of severe complications.
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> Well of course! Manufacturers of ECT machines will inevitably downplay the risks!
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> >And suppose you've been hit by a car? I'd highly suggest a medical wristband that says MAOI.
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> Indeed, such wristbands can be obtained easily, and cheaply. Only a minority of drugs used in emergency medicine need to be avoided - Demerol being the obvious example. Epinephrine is not contra-indicated.
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> >For a mild cough I'll again say its all we have without having to go fill out forms and see doctors and waste time. It works, for a mild cough that would interfere with an average daily workday where you have to talk alot.
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> Let's compare: mild cough versus severe untreated mental illness. Which is most likely to lead to people needing to take time off work? Given dextromethorphan's minimal effectiveness, it is not likely to help someone go to work. Simple linctus would do just as well.
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> >Hmm... I seem to remember you using OTC codeine :)
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> Yep, I took it because it makes me feel better, not to treat a cough.
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> Ed
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>LOL...Ed you are too good, i don't know why people would even challenge you. Your pharmacology knowledge FAR EXCEEDS MINE, but i do know enough to know that you are absolutely correct in what you said. And as a former (Yuck!) ECT participant...you nailed that on the head also. It's only because they temporarily paralyze you that you don't thrash around violently with the induced seizure. The extremely severe headache after the treatment indicates to me that the electricity isn't just a mild dose as they tell you that it is. Misconceptions and lack of education about MAOI's are the #1 reason people and Doctors are afraid to use them..i think anyway. It's unfortunate and sad because they can be, and are so effective for some people...myself included. :)
Monte
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