how do you find facilities that perform SPECT scans in nearby areas?
I have been treated via adderol for ADD for approximately 3 years. I have had many other "issues" prior to and following this diagnosis. A recent diagnosis is Bipolar II (what i am told is a "mild" form of bipolar.) I have taken some medications to treat this as well.
Yes, I have gone through counciling off and on for years- since my late teenage years.
I would REALLY like to have a complete and accurate diagnosis so that I know and feel that I am getting the correct treatment.... and not taking unnecessary medications. My ups/downs/ ADD is greatly influencing my everyday life and interfeering with work. I have also had trouble with traffic violations and drink alcohol often to decrease my symptoms.
I have been trying to find a SPECT scan location near Atlanta, ga but keep running into dead ends.... most hospitals, offices, etc, dont even know what Im talking about.
any suggestions?
Courtney,
I'm sorry to hear of your struggles; it does sound like you've tried many things to get things under control.
Dr. Dan Amen, one of the pioneers in SPECTs, has a directory on his website of professionals who work with ADHD. Some of them offer SPECT. Check it out at http://amenclinics.com/ac/referrals/
If you don't see anyone listed in your area, try calling his office. They've been helpful to me in the past when I've asked for names of clinicians who do SPECT scans outside of Dr. Amen's area. You can find the contact information at his website at http://amenclinics.com/
Hope this helps!
Terry
PS Dr. Amen's clinics are in California, but I believe he also has one in Virginia.
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Go to www.amenclinic.com / also read Dr. Daniel Amen's book, Healing ADD . It's an amazing and enlightenig book on the symptoms of the 6 types of ADD.
Thru this book my, 26 yr old dgt. was able to get the spectography and was then diagnosed with ADD./ Shortly after, I also was diagnosed with ADD. I still refer back to his book for help. Good luck ! A.K.
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Dear Courtney,
I got out my book by Dr. Daniel Amen on Healing ADD. Most of the associated Dr.'s are
in Calif. / The closest one to Ga. is / Ray Bowman Ph.D. 6740 Crosswood Dr.N.
St. Petersburg , Fl 33713
( 727) 345-1234
There are also a few Dr.s in Va. that may be as close.
I encourage you to read Dr. Amen's book, as he has specific case studies on ADD and
how alcohol affects the symptoms.
Since I was diagnosed , I now have 4 close professional medical freinds that have Add , as well as my dgt., gr.dgt, and a neice. The book has helpd me with treating my ADD. However , more important, I am able to recognise in myself and my friends the great gifts and abilities that are a part of the Gift of ADD.
Good Luck Courtney, and I hope you find the right Dr. that can help you discover the many positive gifts and talents that I'm sure you have . /A.K.
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