Posted by KaraS on August 1, 2004, at 16:12:47
In reply to Re: Lar...Taurine and mixed anxiety/depression » KaraS, posted by SLS on August 1, 2004, at 8:24:20
> > I just reread the old post of mine that you were referring to, where I asked Larry questions about his comparison of taurine to acamprosate from a previous post. So you were probably wondering if I were going to try to use taurine to prevent tolerance of stimulants. I was just trying to find out if it might have some of that effect if/when the days comes that I might need it.
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> Hi Kara.
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> I was curious about taurine for two reasons. I got the impression from the posts here that it might suppress autoimmune responses or perhaps reduce inflammation. Although I am not heading with my full focus in this direction, there are some who have looked at pathogens, encephalopathies, and chronic inflammatory processes as causes of psychiatric illness. Also, my father has primary biliary cirrhosis, which is an autoimmune disease. I'm just keeping a lookout for anything that might slow down the progress of his illness.
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> On another note, since I reduced the temperature of the water when I take showers, itching has not been so much of a problem. I am continuing with Zonegran for now, but it is not helping with the depression and is just producing additional fatigue.
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> Hoping all is well with you...
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> - Scott
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Scott,
It makes sense to me that pathogens, encephalopathies, and chronic inflammatory processes could be causes of some cases of psychiatric illness. Does enough research exist on this topic to seek out? In terms of your father's illness, hopefully we can get stem cell research funded more (which I imagine could help a lot in a case like his).Glad to hear that the urticaria isn't a big problem for you. Wish you were having more success with the Zonegran though. Drug induced fatigue can be such a depressant all by itself.
I wasn't doing very well until a few days ago when I got a boost from my sister visiting. I also took a short vacation with her and her family. I was worried I might be a total drag to them but it turned out well. Sometimes just getting out into a new environment can help a bit.
KaraP.S. I could warn you when nice things are being said about you but wouldn't that ruin the surprise?
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