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Old Apr 08, 2018, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by amandalouise View Post
yes there are tests to measure these things. they show up in blood work panels. here in america blood work is a normal routine part of seeing ones own medical doctor. Spinal taps are another test that these chemicals show up on, MRI's can also show a doctor how the brain is functioning and if the neuro transmitters/ receptors, are working correctly.

I have these tests frequently due to my having MS, and other medical and mental problems.

my suggestion is talk with your treatment providers, they can show you what a blood work panel is and what each of those letters stand for on the panels and which tests are the ones that show them how much of what chemicals are in your body, brain, spine and throughout your body.
Hi, I'm confused by your post. Are you saying that there are blood tests or scans to measure the amount of dopamine, serotonin, and other neurochemicals and that those test results can be used to determine which medications to take (if any)?

I'm confused because I have read and been told by pdocs that there are no such reliable tests yet available. Even the tests done for MS are not entirely dependable, as I understand it.