Gene clue to post-traumatic stress disorder risk

[MindMover]

Susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder could be partially determined by gene variants, says a study.

A US team looked at the DNA from 200 members of 12 families who survived the 1988 Armenian earthquake.

It found those who carried two gene variants which affect the production of serotonin - which affects mood and behaviour - were more likely to display symptoms of PTSD.

The research is published in Journal of Affective Disorders.

PTSD can arise after any kind of experience that causes trauma, whether that be in war, after a natural disaster or because of child abuse or sexual assault.

Symptoms can include flashbacks, feeling emotionally numb or hyper-alert to danger, and avoiding situations that act as reminders of the original trauma.

It is estimated that up to 3% of the general population is likely to be affected by PTSD at some point.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17560680

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Lots of learning to do about our jeans.......

[DannyHaszard]

1. PTSD medications

PTSD treatment for Veterans found ineffective.
Eli Lilly Zyprexa can cause diabetes.
I took Zyprexa Olanzapine a powerful Lilly schizophrenic drug for 4 years it was prescribed to me off-label for post traumatic stress disorder was ineffective costly and gave me diabetes.
*FIVE at FIVE*
The Zyprexa antipsychotic drug,whose side effects can include weight gain and diabetes, was sold for "children in foster care, people who have trouble sleeping, elderly in nursing homes.
*Five at Five* was the Zyprexa sales rep slogan, meaning *5mg dispensed at 5pm would keep patients quiet*.
-- Daniel Haszard Zyprexa victim activist
FMI
http://www.zyprexa-victims.com