Posted by Marc Boucher on November 21, 2005, at 21:05:02
In reply to Re: I was diagnosed with Dysthymia and ADHD. » Marc Boucher, posted by JLx on November 21, 2005, at 16:54:20
Re the results, if DHEA is high, why is he prescribing it?
*Honestly I don't know, but I'm not sure he'll keep me on it, as he ordered DHEA to be re-tested, but meanwhile he said to take it. At times, it appears that one can derive benefits from a given substance, even though there's no real physiological ned for it. But I'd prefer not to take DHEA if my levels are already high.*
And if acetylcholine is high, why prescribe "Brain Memory" with acethycholine boosters?
*I think it has to do with keeping a balance between brain neurotransmitters. Pretty much as in the case of *dopamine and serotonin counterbalance one another. But come to think of it, I have somewhat important memory loss--short term that is.*
Those formulas AND medications? You'll have no idea what, if anything, works or doesn't work.
*that's why I'm trying one substance at a time--this I hadn't mention in my first posting.*
You've tried tryptophan or 5-HTP?
*I've tried both, and libido wise 5-HTP has more of an positive impact than trytophan, I however wonder why they do, as most of the time, that's dopamine that we hear impacts libido.*
But you quit taking them? Have you tried magnesium glycinate or magnesium taurate before bed?
*I did, cause I first wanted to know *why* they were helping me so much--I know it will sound weird, but that's the truth. The one Mg that is have is pyrrolidone carboxylate/aspartate. However Mg taurate would likely be much better for sleep, as taurine helps Mg's absorption.*
You've taken SSRIs before and they helped?
*I cannot say as I haven't tried any SSRI's yet, but I have some Paxil at home and it wass prescribed to me by Braverman.*
This was your diagnosis but before you went there your only concern was loss of libido?
*Of course there were other less obvious concerns like memory, attention, focus, but the main one was the libido.*
In general, what did you think of Dr. Braverman?
*So far, i think highly of him, but cannot say in any definate way until I have proof that his protocol works fine, but so far so good.*Don't hesitate to ask more questions.
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