Question 1

can dopamine levels in the brain be measured using imaging?  i have symptoms of low dopamine. was on high dose ritalin (methylphenidate) then adderall for many years.

Accepted Answer

Not available : Currently there is no clinically available test for measuring brain dopamine. Dopamine depletion clinically is seen as Parkinsons Disease which is due to a loss of dopamine from the substantia nigra. Rigidity, tremor, bradykinesia and masklike face are symptoms.

Question 2

what happen if there is a high level of dopamine in brains?

Accepted Answer

Great question : When we doctors think of dopamine excess, we think "psychosis". Dopamine depletion means "Parkinsons". This is an oversimplification of course.

Question 3

what are the common symptoms that show that your dopamine levels are off?

Accepted Answer

Parkinsonism: Dopamine levels are not measured and therefore there is no "off."  parkinson's disease is a disease in which there is a deficiency of Dopamine in specific cells in the brain. This disease produces parkinsonism - riidty, postural instability, resting tremor and bradykinesia.

Question 4

does exessive masturbation causes 'high' levels of dopamine or lower /during the day/ ?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine levels: Excessive masturbation may cause your brain to be less sensitive to dopamine

Question 5

high serotonin and low dopamine levels indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Don't waste your money on these kind of tests. It is how you feel, how you think, how you take care of yourself that matters.

Question 6

hx of cardiac paraganglioma with newly imaged small left adrenal adenoma. slightly high dopamine levels. how soon should i have imaging done again?

Accepted Answer

Tough: Question.  Probably every three to six months, or sooner depending on your blood tests.  Confer with an endocrinology specialist.

Question 7

if high dopamine levels can cause anxiety & paranoia...and nicotine causes surges in dopamine levels...could tobacco use cause anxiety/paranoia?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Although most who have such severe reactions would avoid nicotine.

Question 8

if exercise raises dopamine levels will the levels be to high if i also take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

Accepted Answer

No: Exercise  does not cause hormones and neurotransmitters to increase to a level that would be considered excessive. Regular exercise is a good thing for everyone and can help with the increased activity seen in adhd. It can also help with focus and attention. Physical activity has a positive impact on cognitive functioning so put on your running shoes and get going.

Question 9

24 hour urine dopamine level is very high. the range is up to 500. my level was almost 700. what can cause this. all else normal (epinephrine, norepinephrine, metenephrine , etc) although plasma epinephrine was elevated 2 x range ? urine normal?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you had these tests because of high blood pressure. I assume you're not taking any meds that can raise urinary dopamine. A study showed that elevated urinary dopamine alone wasn't diagnostic of pheochromocytoma. Elevated plasma epinephrine alone is nonspecific &amp; seen in stress, vigorous exercise, alcohol use,smoking, caffeine excess. An endocrinologist can advise you best.

Question 10

dopamine agonists raise or lower dopamine levels? have high prolactin, due for mri pituitary gland, want to know l-thyrosine use was bad idea in past?

Accepted Answer

Neither: dopamine agonists stimulate receptors, but do not raise or lower levels.  The newer agents, such as ritigotine, only stimulate specific brain receptors, and do not affect prolactin levels.

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Can dopamine levels in the brain be measured using imaging? i have symptoms of low dopamine. was on high dose ritalin (methylphenidate) then adderall for many years.

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What happen if there is a high level of dopamine in brains?

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What are the common symptoms that show that your dopamine levels are off?

A member asked:

Does exessive masturbation causes 'high' levels of dopamine or lower /during the day/ ?

A member asked:

High serotonin and low dopamine levels indicate what?

A member asked:

Hx of cardiac paraganglioma with newly imaged small left adrenal adenoma. slightly high dopamine levels. how soon should i have imaging done again?

A member asked:

If high dopamine levels can cause anxiety & paranoia...and nicotine causes surges in dopamine levels...could tobacco use cause anxiety/paranoia?

A member asked:

If exercise raises dopamine levels will the levels be to high if i also take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

A member asked:

24 hour urine dopamine level is very high. the range is up to 500. my level was almost 700. what can cause this. all else normal (epinephrine, norepinephrine, metenephrine , etc) although plasma epinephrine was elevated 2 x range ? urine normal?

A member asked:

Dopamine agonists raise or lower dopamine levels? have high prolactin, due for mri pituitary gland, want to know l-thyrosine use was bad idea in past?

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