Re: NTransmitterTesting

[Guest guest]

" baahstun@... " <baahstun@...> wrote:

> NeuroSciences is considered by many to be " the " lab to

> run NT testing

NS is not necessarily " the " lab (and their related consulting

and pricey combination products business model is not

suited to everyone, especially the more independent-minded

customer).

The histamine line item from NS can be useful though, and

histamine cannot be extrapolated or assumed based on

histidine amino acid results.

I'd prefer the OA + UAA tests for most purposes though,

and 4 basic NTs (serotonin, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine)

are included in those, plus tons more info for the serious

student or health professional.

After having seen many NS lab, vs. OA and UAA test results,

I am somewhat undecided about NS as a lab

(regardless of business model).

--

In conventional med, the catecholamines/metanephrines test,

with a 24-hr urine collection gives

serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, though ref ranges used

are too wide.

Carol W.

willis_protocols

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol-

 

You bring up a really good point and I guess it may also depend upon the extent

of what someone is testing for.  My medical history all revolves around

hormones.  As a matter of fact, what sent me over the edge into CFIDS/MCS land

was a hormone supression drug.  So for me...it's all about hormones hormones

hormones.

 

My doc and I tried all the various specialty labs out there while supplementing

with other tests through some of the conventional labs and ended up coming back

to NeuroSciences.  They offer the breadth of hormone testing that well suites my

situation and my doc felt that after trying all the other labs/versions of

testing panels, that NS continues to provide us with the best scope of results

that he needs to help treat my issues.  And so far, that's been the case for me.

 

I also must admit that from a personal perspective, I am relieved that NS gives

my doc what he needs.  Considering that my out of pocket expenses with this

illness are so high. I appreciate that NS accepts insurances like Medicare as

it's a welcome relief to my budget.  All this out of pocket stuff sure adds up.

 

I hear you on the whole reference range issue. How many times something comes

back as " normal " when both my doc and I know that I am anything but

normal..lol...  I am so grateful to have a doc that is so good at

interpreting my testing that although he may refer to the lab reference ranges,

he doesn't seem to need the specifics for my treatment protocols.     

 

Kathy

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Posted by: " cbwillis9 " cbwillis9@...   cbwillis9

Sat Dec 4, 2010 2:08 pm (PST) 

  " baahstun@.. . " <baahstun@.. .> wrote:

> NeuroSciences is considered by many to be " the " lab to

> run NT testing

NS is not necessarily " the " lab (and their related consulting

and pricey combination products business model is not

suited to everyone, especially the more independent- minded

customer).  The histamine line item from NS can be useful though, and histamine

cannot be extrapolated or assumed based on

histidine amino acid results. I'd prefer the OA + UAA tests for most purposes

though, and 4 basic NTs (serotonin, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine) are included

in those, plus tons more info for the serious student or health professional. 

After having seen many NS lab, vs. OA and UAA test results, I am somewhat

undecided about NS as a lab  (regardless of business model).  In conventional

med, the catecholamines/ metanephrines test, with a 24-hr urine collection

gives  serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, though ref ranges used

are too wide.

Carol W.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

From: grant323@...

Subject: RE: Re: NTransmitterTesting

Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:05:48 +1100

Hi Kathy, could you please tell me if the testing and treatment worked for the

neurotransmitters, and how long it took to see results? I would desperatly like

to get of antidepressants. thankyou

From: baahstun@...

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 15:27:44 -0800

Subject: Re: NTransmitterTesting

Hi Carol-

You bring up a really good point and I guess it may also depend upon the extent

of what someone is testing for. My medical history all revolves around

hormones. As a matter of fact, what sent me over the edge into CFIDS/MCS land

was a hormone supression drug. So for me...it's all about hormones hormones

hormones.

My doc and I tried all the various specialty labs out there while supplementing

with other tests through some of the conventional labs and ended up coming back

to NeuroSciences. They offer the breadth of hormone testing that well suites my

situation and my doc felt that after trying all the other labs/versions of

testing panels, that NS continues to provide us with the best scope of results

that he needs to help treat my issues. And so far, that's been the case for me.

I also must admit that from a personal perspective, I am relieved that NS gives

my doc what he needs. Considering that my out of pocket expenses with this

illness are so high. I appreciate that NS accepts insurances like Medicare as

it's a welcome relief to my budget. All this out of pocket stuff sure adds up.

I hear you on the whole reference range issue. How many times something comes

back as " normal " when both my doc and I know that I am anything but

normal..lol... I am so grateful to have a doc that is so good at interpreting

my testing that although he may refer to the lab reference ranges, he doesn't

seem to need the specifics for my treatment protocols.

Kathy

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Posted by: " cbwillis9 " cbwillis9@... cbwillis9

Sat Dec 4, 2010 2:08 pm (PST)

" baahstun@.. . " <baahstun@.. .> wrote:

> NeuroSciences is considered by many to be " the " lab to

> run NT testing

NS is not necessarily " the " lab (and their related consulting

and pricey combination products business model is not

suited to everyone, especially the more independent- minded

customer). The histamine line item from NS can be useful though, and histamine

cannot be extrapolated or assumed based on

histidine amino acid results. I'd prefer the OA + UAA tests for most purposes

though, and 4 basic NTs (serotonin, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine) are included

in those, plus tons more info for the serious student or health professional.

After having seen many NS lab, vs. OA and UAA test results, I am somewhat

undecided about NS as a lab (regardless of business model). In conventional

med, the catecholamines/ metanephrines test, with a 24-hr urine collection gives

serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, though ref ranges used

are too wide.

Carol W.