by Mavis MacDowell
NEUROGENESIS is my
favorite word. I get excited when I find references to it in scientific literature. Psychiatrists
found years ago that patients taking
Depakote showed improved mental functioning. After research the conclusion was
that it aided NEURAL PLASTICITY another of my favorite words. Which means that
new neurons can grow in the brain to replace the ones damaged by TBI.
Recent
research looking at neuron growth after
use of antidepressants the theory was serotonin aided the neurogenesis
indirectly. They now find that after
mice took Prozac the levels of a fat called Ceramide was dramatically lowered
in their brains. Ceramide is known to
stall neuron growth.
It is
obvious that my son and I have
experienced neurogenesis after our frequent near fatal traumatic brain
injuries. The Lord has kept us alive for a reason. I think it is to give others
hope of some level of recovery.
So talk to
your loved one’s neurologist about
neurogenesis. It’s worth the effort. I am so grateful for every
improvement in my son’s functioning. He
has become very aware of his progress lately and it makes us very happy.
No comments:
Post a Comment