Hi Lauren and welcome to the group.

I think I know what your talking about, but I live in Canada and here
we call it an MRI scan. I am scheduled to have one on the 1st of Feb.
but not to determine whether I have bp or not but my pdoc is
conducting a study to determine the reason for different types of bp.
Whether it be trauma induced or not.

Thats all I know for now but if you wish I can keep you informed as I
am .

Terri

--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, "lb_1252001
<lb_1252001@y...>" <lb_1252001@y...> wrote:
> Hi Delissa! A PET scan is that new (but still experimental) brain
> imaging technique. I myself do not know that much about it, but my
> pnurse says it (if I remember right) can distinguish certain types
> of disorders, and it will show up using colors. It can show a
> typical BP brain, and I think it can def tell a Sciz brain. But I
> do not know if it is 100% accurate, and thats why I wanted more info
> from anyone who has had it. Apparently, it is a more sophisticated
> brain imaging tech than the MRI (currently the most sophisticated).

> This about is the best way I can explain it, and I;m sorry I can not
> be more clear, but this is what I know of it so far. But I will
> continue to look stuff up on it...and if I find enough reliable
> info, maybe will post it here. Happy New year!
>
> Hugs,
> Lauren
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> -- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, "Delissca
> <delissca_48220@y...>" <delissca_48220@y...> wrote:
> > Lauren,
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> > I have to say honestly, I've never heard anything about what
> you
> > are talking about. Can you explain more?
> >
> > Love, Delissca
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> > --- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, "lb_1252001
> > <lb_1252001@y...>" <lb_1252001@y...> wrote:
> > > Has anyone ever had one? My pnurse says they can officially
> > rule
> > > in a dx, but that they are experimental. I know what they
> > are...but,
> > > can they really use it as a decision to continue therapy and
> > > treatment? I am just curious. Thanks in advance and Happy New
> > Year!
> > >
> > > Hugs,
> > > Lauren