Posted by blueberry1 on January 3, 2007, at 15:37:13
In reply to Neurotransmitter Testing, posted by chiron on January 2, 2007, at 21:49:56
I've had these tests done and they do offer some overall perspective. But they really don't reflect what is going on in the brain. They show more of what is going on in the body. For example, my serotonin, norepinephrine, and gaba levels were normal. But my epinephrine levels were abnormally high. It was interesting but not very useful.
The hormone saliva testing is useful. Measuring things like DHEA and cortisol is meaningful. I found out my cortisol levels were extremely low, which indicated adrenal exhaustion. But does that relate to mood? The tests are interesting for an overall perspective but it is hard to interpret the results.
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