I have been sick for about 7 years now... gone to various doctors, no one could figure out what was wrong with me, or didn't care. I finally went to see a new doctor a couple of weeks ago. She is the best so far. She had me do a urinalysis for neurotoxins and we were both surprised at the results. I haven't had a chance to get down to see her again, she lives a few hours away, but I did get the results over the phone. Can someone help me with these? What problems would occur with these numbers being so far out of whack?

Epinephrine: results- 3.1 ------------Optimal range: 8-12
Norepinephrine: results- 15.0 --------Optimal range: 30-55
Norepi/Epi (Ratio): results- 4.9 ------- Optimal range: 3.0-6.0
Dopamine: results- 105.5 ------------Optimal range: 125-175
Serotonin: results- 67.1 -------------Optimal range: 175-225
GABA: results- 10.9 -----------------Optimal results: 2.0-4.0
Glutamate: results- 204.9 ----------- Optimal results: 10-25
PEA: results- 340.9 ------------------Optimal results: 175-350
Histamine: results- 19.6 --------------Optimal results: 10-22
Creatinine: results- 224.5 ------------Optimal results: N/A

Everyone, even the lab doctor, seems concerned with the glutamate results. Even my doctor said that she had never seen a result that high. Could someone, in layman terms, help me to figure out what all that means up there? Like I said, I haven't had time to see her again or really speak in depth with her. She has me on Serene Plus and EndoPlus. She said that if we can up the serotonin, then the glutamate would automatically lower. I have so many medical issues... just wondering if this is what is causing them.

Some of my symptoms are: SEVERE panic attacks, OCD, burning, itching, sensitive skin, hair loss, extreme weight gain, joint pain/swelling, bruising, mood swings, anger, personality changes, swelling... etc.

Thanks for listening.. I'm sure I don't make much sense.

-Tracie
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Well I don't suppose this has anything to do with monosodium glutamate MSG.

I find that glutamate is made by the Central Nervous System *

Levels high or low can be caused by an exposure to 2-butoxyethanol

Also many metabolic problems:  Cushing's Syndrome (too high cortisol), diabetes, Syndrome X

Some of the symptoms you mention also remind me of this chemical's effects

What were you doing 7 years ago before you started feeling sick?

Any flu-like symptoms? ... but it wasn't the flu?

If it is this chemical, these would be checks to find it out

Your immune system may have become autoimmune, and the root cause of your illness(es)

5-9-05

*   Relating to Biochemistry of Neurotransmitters

 

Glutamate Receptors http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Synaptic/info/glutamate.html

Glutamate: A Key to Storing and Processing Information.

Glutamate Metabolism; Glutamate transporter and Recycling; Synapse Consolidation through Expression of Glutamate NMDA and AMPA receptors

 

 

*   Relating to Biochemistry of Neurotransmitters