Comments on: ADHD Medications: Neurotransmitters to the Rescue http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/ Dr. Charles Parker Reports on Core Brain and Body Evidence: Psychiatry and the Mind Evolve Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:13:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dr Charles Parker http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-9211 Dr Charles Parker Mon, 24 May 2010 15:33:09 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-9211 Michele, TravaCor Jr is a serotonin precursor and very useful for kids who take stimulants - due to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu0mN68rkEs">serotonin/dopamine balance issues as described in this CorePsych video</a> near the end. My plan as a traditional doc: I always measure before I treat, so I know exactly what I am doing with these supplements - and the good news is that NeuroScience accepts/contracts with most insurance plans. cp Michele,
TravaCor Jr is a serotonin precursor and very useful for kids who take stimulants – due to the serotonin/dopamine balance issues as described in this CorePsych video near the end. My plan as a traditional doc: I always measure before I treat, so I know exactly what I am doing with these supplements – and the good news is that NeuroScience accepts/contracts with most insurance plans.
cp

]]> By: Michele Ferguson http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-9210 Michele Ferguson Mon, 24 May 2010 13:02:09 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-9210 Hello - what is your opinion of neurotransmitter support for kids with attention issues - I have had an alternative doc recommend TravaCor Jr. pediatric neurotransmitter support capsules which various nutrients and amino acids to support brain function . . .thanks Hello – what is your opinion of neurotransmitter support for kids with attention issues – I have had an alternative doc recommend TravaCor Jr. pediatric neurotransmitter support capsules which various nutrients and amino acids to support brain function . . .thanks

]]> By: Dr Charles Parker http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-9105 Dr Charles Parker Mon, 10 May 2010 09:09:28 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-9105 Kelly, I assume you meant "bad bacteria," as there are always about 3.5 lbs of healthy bacteria in an adult gut. Bad bacteria definitely have been shown to be associated with depression, no doubt, and when you have the bad guys on board they do significantly effect most of the neurotransmitters as immunity arises often creating much amplification of the excitatory neurotransmitters glutamate, PEA, histamine, and often dopamine and norepinephrine - causing intractable agitation not treatable by just psych meds. Psych meds are chicken catchers, and too many <a href="http://www.corepsychblog.com/2010/01/comprehensive-psych-medication-strategies/">neurotransmitter chickens</a> need reduction, not accumulation. You called that one quite right! cp Kelly,
I assume you meant “bad bacteria,” as there are always about 3.5 lbs of healthy bacteria in an adult gut. Bad bacteria definitely have been shown to be associated with depression, no doubt, and when you have the bad guys on board they do significantly effect most of the neurotransmitters as immunity arises often creating much amplification of the excitatory neurotransmitters glutamate, PEA, histamine, and often dopamine and norepinephrine – causing intractable agitation not treatable by just psych meds. Psych meds are chicken catchers, and too many neurotransmitter chickens need reduction, not accumulation. You called that one quite right!
cp

]]> By: Kelly http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-9081 Kelly Fri, 07 May 2010 19:07:25 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-9081 My son has ADHD symptoms and we've done meds with some help but improving his diet and cleaning up his gut has been the most helpful. I read that 90% of serotonin is in the gastrointestinal tract and when there's bacteria it impacts the neurotransmitters too. My son has ADHD symptoms and we’ve done meds with some help but improving his diet and cleaning up his gut has been the most helpful. I read that 90% of serotonin is in the gastrointestinal tract and when there’s bacteria it impacts the neurotransmitters too.

]]> By: Vyvanse diminishes Memory? Watch The Top of The Therapeutic Window http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2834 Vyvanse diminishes Memory? Watch The Top of The Therapeutic Window Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:24:22 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2834 [...] ADHD Medications: Neurotransmitters to the Rescue (corepsychblog.com) [...] [...] ADHD Medications: Neurotransmitters to the Rescue (corepsychblog.com) [...]

]]> By: Dr Charles Parker http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2660 Dr Charles Parker Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:38 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2660 David, Thanks for your kind remarks, and encouragement... I'm a little past Churchill on the time line, and the war over credible evidence has been smoking for years. The good news: carrier pigeons just back from the front bring evidence to confirm a dissolution of misplaced, non-supported enemy lines, and a confusion with speculative forces! I will get over to the Virtual site and see what's up over there right now. And Luvox is very clean on the main AMP pathway, 2D6, but does block 1A2 and 3A4 so needs it's own separate attention. Bottom line: stimulant meds are OK with Luvox. Luvox does have a variety of side effects - and if he/she was trying to chase down OCD symptoms, several others often work just as well on the front end. Off label, but Pristiq and Effexor can help if the origin is purely serotonergic. cp David,
Thanks for your kind remarks, and encouragement… I’m a little past Churchill on the time line, and the war over credible evidence has been smoking for years. The good news: carrier pigeons just back from the front bring evidence to confirm a dissolution of misplaced, non-supported enemy lines, and a confusion with speculative forces!

I will get over to the Virtual site and see what’s up over there right now.

And Luvox is very clean on the main AMP pathway, 2D6, but does block 1A2 and 3A4 so needs it’s own separate attention. Bottom line: stimulant meds are OK with Luvox. Luvox does have a variety of side effects – and if he/she was trying to chase down OCD symptoms, several others often work just as well on the front end. Off label, but Pristiq and Effexor can help if the origin is purely serotonergic.
cp

]]> By: Dr Charles Parker http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2659 Dr Charles Parker Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:09 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2659 Thanks Gina, As everything in life, it's a matter of showing up, and timing. It's the right time, and since the facts are inarguable, only the curmudgeonly will stay home and await more confirmation. cp Thanks Gina,
As everything in life, it’s a matter of showing up, and timing. It’s the right time, and since the facts are inarguable, only the curmudgeonly will stay home and await more confirmation.
cp

]]> By: David H http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2651 David H Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:55:01 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2651 Unbelievable case! Your metaphors are so great. Don't even think of retirement. On the contrary, maybe you could enroll some of your retired colleagues to rejoin the fray. Churchill was 65 when he was called him in from the wilderness in 1940. I posted a missive and couple of questions over at the Virtual conference site. Please check it when you get a moment. Does Luvox have this interaction problem too? I have an ADD friend who is on it, had a good reaction to dexedrine for a week or so, then had difficulties and quit. Unbelievable case! Your metaphors are so great. Don’t even think of retirement. On the contrary, maybe you could enroll some of your retired colleagues to rejoin the fray. Churchill was 65 when he was called him in from the wilderness in 1940.

I posted a missive and couple of questions over at the Virtual conference site. Please check it when you get a moment.

Does Luvox have this interaction problem too? I have an ADD friend who is on it, had a good reaction to dexedrine for a week or so, then had difficulties and quit.

]]> By: Dr Charles Parker http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2646 Dr Charles Parker Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:03 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2646 John, Check out the links to the page loaded with the info here at CorePsych Blog, and I will load the How To Follow Up there asap. cp John,
Check out the links to the page loaded with the info here at CorePsych Blog, and I will load the How To Follow Up there asap.
cp

]]> By: Gina Pera http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-2645 Gina Pera Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:43 +0000 http://www.corepsychblog.com/?p=1112#comment-2645 Re: More than ADHD Dr. P, I am just AGHAST at the medication atrocities committed on that poor man. How could a doc in any good conscience.... Your book is needed now more than ever..... Thank you for being here. Gina Pera, author Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Re: More than ADHD

Dr. P, I am just AGHAST at the medication atrocities committed on that poor man. How could a doc in any good conscience….

Your book is needed now more than ever….. Thank you for being here.

Gina Pera, author
Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?

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