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Posted by linkadge on February 13, 2004, at 17:45:36
My doctor says I have a temporal lobe problem.
Is this bunk, or established psychiatry.
What on earth is this, and how can caramazapine help.
Linkadge
Posted by thunder on February 13, 2004, at 19:11:10
In reply to temporal lobe problem, posted by linkadge on February 13, 2004, at 17:45:36
In 1988 I had a BEAM scan that showed my Auditory Evoked Potential Test was abnormal at 4.5 standard deviations for my right posterior temporal lobe. I was successfully treated with Parnate and Tegretol. Tegretol was dropped within a few years, but Parnate was continued until recently. I was recently told by a Pdoc that those tests are "controversial."
Posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 3:26:08
In reply to Re: temporal lobe problem, posted by thunder on February 13, 2004, at 19:11:10
Just look at pubmed. Carbamazepine increases perfusion in the temporal lobes...
Posted by linkadge on February 14, 2004, at 7:07:11
In reply to Re: temporal lobe problem, posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 3:26:08
Does that mean increased activity or decreased activity.
ThanksLinkadge
Posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 7:21:59
In reply to whats perfusion, posted by linkadge on February 14, 2004, at 7:07:11
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> LinkadgePerfusion means blood flow. More blood, more activity I guess.
But on the other hand hypoperfusion (little blood flow) can cause the nerves to fire uncontrolled, leading to seizures.I personally think from what I know about you, that carbamazine is a good choice. It also acts like an mild antipsychotic. And for most individuals it also increased cognition and memory. I also want/ed to try it myself, but I dont know how to get there without problems (Lamictal).
I wish you the best with Carbamazepine!
Roland
Posted by linkadge on February 14, 2004, at 8:57:12
In reply to Re: whats perfusion, posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 7:21:59
Why do you think it is a good choice for me.
Personally, I am not sure what is what.I am doing a little bit better. I would like to try a combination of lithium and tegrotol, but just not sure how to do it.
On the one hand I feel like absolute crap, but my marks are very good. I don't want them to fly off the deep end if I make a switch.
Linkadge
Posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 13:13:43
In reply to Re: whats perfusion, posted by linkadge on February 14, 2004, at 8:57:12
> Why do you think it is a good choice for me.
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Well, as far as I can remenber, you often suffered from irritability and anger. You also had/have visual problem with colors etc., which may be a result of some kind of quasi seizures. And as far as I know these visual problems occured only when you were taking lithium, right? Lithium can trigger seizures, its pro-convulsive.
And especially carbamazepine is good for agressive, angry persons. And its an anti-seizure drug, which may solve your visual problems. Just my opinion...
http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/Cht-psyc-seizure.pdfRoland
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> I am doing a little bit better. I would like to try a combination of lithium and tegrotol, but just not sure how to do it.
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> On the one hand I feel like absolute crap, but my marks are very good. I don't want them to fly off the deep end if I make a switch.
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Posted by linkadge on February 14, 2004, at 13:38:58
In reply to Re: whats perfusion, posted by rod on February 14, 2004, at 13:13:43
Thats exactly why the doctor prescribed it.
You are not Dr. Syed are you ? spying on me from the outside :)
Anyhow, you are right it what you said, perhaps this might work.
Thanks
Linkadge
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