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Old Dec 02, 2023, 05:03 PM
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25 View Post
@Scooter9 ECT literally saved my life. I know a lot of people are against it but it’s fine, they put you to sleep so you don’t feel anything. I get toradol beforehand for pain because without it I have an awful headache which is a downer but with it no headache. I will say my memory is trash and I’ve forgotten a lot of life events. There’s some things I don’t remember happening at all, my husband has to tell me. So that’s a definite negative. But I also get bilateral treatments which is the strongest form and also the most damaging to memory. Most people can get away with unilateral.


If you want any info from personal experience just PM me.
Thanks @wildflowerchild25! I meet with my pdoc in about 11 days and I'll probably PM you after that. Much appreciated!
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