Hey ruffy,

I think it is awesome you would take the time to look at my brain scans!

I have also read that brain injury can cause disorders like some of ours here at PC. I am sorry you can't ask your mom about what happened. That information might be helpful.

You are not needy, and you are welcome to ask me any questions you would like. I was told at the clinic that some medical insurance policies will pay for SPECT scans. My insurance company is in the process of deciding. We have a very high deductible and I am anticipating they will say it is experimental treatment and will not be applied to our deductible. But I may be surprised.

The cost for the SPECT scans, an appointment with a historian to document your medical history, and an appointment with a psychiatrist to read your scans and prescribe treatment is $3,350.00. A half hour phone appointment with your doctor three weeks later is also included. I know this isn't inexpensive, but I spent more than this seeing a psychiatrist and trying 15 different drug combinations in two years. I decided I couldn't afford not to go to the clinic. There is also a company that does financing for the clinic if a patient is interested.

I was taking Luvox and clonazepam when I went to the clinic. When I got home I started taking Neurontin and began coming off clonazepam. I have been off clonazepam for 5 weeks. As soon as my body adjusts and the anxiety calms down I will start on Wellbutrin. I am not completely well yet, but I am doing a lot better than before I went to the Amen Clinic. My evaluation and treatment plan from the clinic is 20 pages long.

Thanks!
Caramel