Posted by Greg on May 10, 2000, at 18:14:20
In reply to Re: T Nancy--Re: ECT, posted by stjames on May 10, 2000, at 17:52:31
I read the earlier postings about ECT but didn't involve myself in the conversation because, quite honestly, I didn't know what it was. I just returned from educating myself at a website and all I can say is....OH MY! This certainly would have to be a last line defense for me.
Greg
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> James here...
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> Also search the archives using "ECT", we discussed this alot at one point. To me ECT is an option if you have really tried all the meds and combos. As there are 25+ AD's now, a trial of 2-4 meds does not scratch the surface.
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> I would never think of ECT as a first line treatment but for the chronic or people getting bad fast, i.e. those who have to be locked up and watched 24/7 lest they kill themselves, ECT makes sence to me.
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> james
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