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Posted by denise528 on February 2, 2003, at 13:17:30
I don't get it, istn't there some kind of predictor for who will respond well to ECT and who won't.
I've read such conflicting reports, some people saying it wrecked their life and others who say that it saved theirs. Why is it such a crap shoot?
Surely they must do MRI/PECT scans before and after the treament to see if there is some kind of correlation between those who respond and those who don't
It seems such a shame that there is no way of telling.
Denise
Posted by BrittPark on February 3, 2003, at 18:51:57
In reply to Why is ECT so hit and Miss?, posted by denise528 on February 2, 2003, at 13:17:30
SPECT and MRIs are not diagnostically useful yet. I believe they will be in the future. As to the effectiveness of ECT, it is, as I understand it, statistically better than any other treatment for depression. Remember, a lot of the people who post on PB are discussing failed treatments.
Waiting for the days of better diagnostics for mental illness,
Britt
BTW I've never had ECT but would not hesitate to if it was indicated.
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