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05-23-2010, 08:54 AM | #1 | |||
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It would be hard to overstate the importance of this paper. If you want to test your own stress responce just look at the date.... 1. J Psychiatry Neurosci. 1995 Nov;20(5):349-56. Steroid effects on brain functions: an example of the action of glucocorticoids on central dopaminergic and neurotensinergic systems. Rostène W, Sarrieau A, Nicot A, Scarceriaux V, Betancur C, Gully D, Meaney M, Rowe W, De Kloet R, Pelaprat D, et al. Inserm U. 339, Hôpital St-Antoine, Paris, France. It is now clearly established that steroid hormones released from peripheral endocrine glands may, through specific receptors in the brain, directly regulate brain function. These effects may be rapid or involve long-term modifications at the genomic level. Concerning the glucocorticoids, their receptors are found in most neuronal cells, an observation which can be related to their widespread effects on neuronal metabolism. Furthermore, glucocorticoids are often related to stress. We have previously demonstrated that neonatal handling of the rat prevented excessive endocrine response to stress. In adults, this action appeared to protect the animal from potential damaging effects of glucocorticoids and from related impairment of cognitive functions. The effects of glucocorticoids are thought to involve an interaction of several central neurotransmitter systems. One such neurotransmitter is neurotensin, a neuropeptide which was reported to be closely related to central dopaminergic system regulation. This paper presents a rapid overview of the central effects of glucocorticoids and possible evidence for the interrelationship between these steroids, dopamine and neurotensin systems in the regulation of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis. It provides a new way to approach stress responses and to develop new substances that may become potential drugs in the treatment of some psychiatric disorders. PMCID: PMC1188718 PMID: 8527421 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000. Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well. |
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05-23-2010, 08:58 AM | #2 | |||
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In light of the above, what do you suppose happens to our own stress hormones (steroids) each time we struggle with PD?
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000. Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well. |
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