Posted by Jay2112 on March 19, 2022, at 11:00:03
In reply to Re: Fecal transplant in 2 bipolar patients, posted by linkadge on March 18, 2022, at 19:34:41
> Interesting. I have heard of some success with fecal transplants in autism. I wonder what the success rate would be for such treatments in bipolar. I am a bit skeptical that a fecal transplant (or probiotics) would eliminate the need for mood stabilizers entirely for most patients.
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> Also, diet, exercise, stress and medications can also alter the microbiome. Things like dirt exposure and other environmental factors too can have an impact. For example, some studies showed that rTMS can alter the microbiome (that is, the brain influencing gut bacteria). So, it's probably bidirectional.
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>There are very specific strains of probiotics, in certain balances, that seem to be hard to come across, that work quite well in autism. I know of some that treat autism quite well, but I can't recall the name of the one strain. You can find some of the user info on reddit. My pdoc seems to think I possibly have some type of variation of an autistic disorder, as he specializes in the area. The proven treatments, Risperdal and nefadozone, have been the most effective meds for me, over 30 or so years. I have the typical very severe social anxiety, and the 'meltdowns'. This is my 3rd psychiatrist who has made such a diagnosis.
Jay
Humans punish themselves endlessly
for not being what they believe they should be.
-Don Miguel Ruiz-
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