Chemical Brain Injury and Rx Drugs Help Please

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I need help please!

I have a friend who is seeing her HMO neurologist this Wednesday for

follow-up for some tests done to determine the cause of her cognitive

dysfunctions. We all know toxic mold and chemicals can and do damage our

brains. She had a neuropsychological evaluation (6 hour test) by a PhD who

is uneducated in toxic mold and chemical brain damage, had follow-up

telephone consult and he said he is suggesting to the neurologist to start

her immediately on Prozak or similar drug.

I know such Rx drugs will not help with her chemically injured brain damage;

but probably worsen the damage and her symptoms. I want to give her an

article which she can take to her neurologist Wednesday when she declines

the pharmacotherapy. Does anyone have an article or report they would share

with me to give to my friend please stating why she should not take the Rx

drug and why it would only worsen her symptoms.

The PhD's evaluation of her:

" Her cognitive complaints are buried beneath a prominent psychiatric overlay

that includes somatization in response to stress, depressed and anxious

mood, insomnia, and poignant fears she is losing her mind. She lacks

insight concerning the causes of her symptoms, motives and feelings.

His official recommendations:

1. Under guidance of physician, pharmacotherapy for her depression and

somatization is recommended.

2. Patient education and self-treatment. General stress management

techniques including yoga, massage therapy and soothing music and scents.

3. Physical exercise

4. Cognitive coping strategies. Until she experiences improvement in

her mood and stress level, she will likely need to write down information to

enhance the probability of subsequent recall. Patient should be encouraged

to carry a notebook with her and record important information. "

Thanks for your help in advance. This means much to me,

Rosie