Posted by andromeda on August 16, 2004, at 9:01:26
In reply to Re: half lifes » andromeda, posted by Larry Hoover on August 15, 2004, at 13:27:21
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> I hope you will start using fish oil. It sounds like it might be just the ticket.
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> LarThank you very much for the explanation. I will take your word for it bc right now my brains are pretty much mush and comprehension is slowed way down.
I went and bought some fish oil. Not sure how much to take though. Brand name is Triomega-3 from Wal-Mart. EPA and DHA is 500 mg and Total omega-3 fatty acids 570 mg. EPA and DHA ratio is approx. 2 to 1. It says to take one capsule daily but I am not sure from reading elsewhere if that would be enough. I took 2 capsules last night. Am dx with bipolar II with atypical depression and anxiety. I took it once before probably 3 years ago but quit bc of the seal burps but now know to take it with a meal. I didn't give it much of a trial the first time around and don't remember what else I was taking.Found an interesting article this weekend in Readers Digest on Drug Sensitivity and genetic blood tests that I thought you might be interested in. Wondered if you knew or have heard anything about this? I'll write it out below in its entirety. Was a short article.
Drug Sensitivity
Genetic Blood Test.Who Should Benefit
If you're on a medication that has strong side effects, makes you feel lousy or does not seem to be working well enough, talk to your doctor about pharmacogenetic testing.Why?
Nearly half of all drugs-including certain painkillers and anti-depressants are processed by gene-regulated enzymes called CYP450. Millions of people have mutations that allow drugs to build up to toxic levels-or render themselves ineffective.What's involved?
A pinprick on the finger provides the blood for the test that identifies many DNA sequences in genes, allowing doctors to spot the mutation.Test Positive-Now What?
Your doctor will lower or raise your dose, or change your medication altogether. This can save months of trial and error.Cost??
$200-$600
Readers Digest September 2004My doc has been trying to adjust meds for years but not to sure HMO would cover a test like this and how much it would help my doctor to know what to do even with test results. Have been started on high doses and lowered doses. Just can't seem to find the combination that works.
Thanks again.
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