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Darn, I forgot one issue -
it’s called IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). It is often wrongly diagnosed, and combated by wrong medications (fibre-rich nutrition, for instance).
IBS often accompanies mild depression, but also exists in itself. It is caused by an imbalance in the serotonin-metabolism. And it means: seemingly having way too much ‘gas’ in your intestines (not resolvable by farting, by the way); and a constant feeling of uneasiness in public. Another item that’s often medicated the wrong way. A very mild dose of SSRIs (serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can work wonders without influencing your psychic well-being.
Doctors should do more mandatory after-schooling instead of making world trips paid for by the pharma companies.


18 posted on 07/07/2008 3:43:22 AM PDT by Apollo 13
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It is caused by an imbalance in the serotonin-metabolism.

You forgot "sometimes". And even then a placebo would probably do as well as the SSRI dosage you are talking about.

19 posted on 07/07/2008 3:46:46 AM PDT by palmer (Tag lines are an extra $1)
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