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Galaxy919
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I've been doing extensive reading on the difference between the two forms of phenylalanine...the D
and L versions (DPA and DLPA respectively), in an attempt to understand the reaction I seem to be
having to them.
Almost everything I have read seems to indicate that the D version does not convert into the
neurotransmitters...tyrosine, noreprinephrine, etc. Instead it inhibits enkephalin degradation.
I have problems with chronic inflammatory pain, anxiety, depression, and headaches. I have achieved
good results with 5-HTP on mood and anxiety, but am confused about my response to the DPA, DLPA.
I seemed to have a lot of anxiety on the DLPA as well as a good level of pain relief.
I switched to the D-version (DPA) thinking this should eliminate the part that could be
causing anxiety (possible too much norepinephrine?), but I seem to be getting a racing heart
while on the DPA.
I am trying to figure how the DPA could be causing this. I want to stay on it for pain relief and it
doesnt make sense to me why it would be causing racing heart.
On 1000mg per day of DPA, I get excellent pain relief, but also constipation and the racing heart. I
should mention that I am on a low-dose of Elavil (10-20mg per day), which works on serotonin and
noradrenergic pathways, I believe.
Any feedback about what might be going on would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
and L versions (DPA and DLPA respectively), in an attempt to understand the reaction I seem to be
having to them.
Almost everything I have read seems to indicate that the D version does not convert into the
neurotransmitters...tyrosine, noreprinephrine, etc. Instead it inhibits enkephalin degradation.
I have problems with chronic inflammatory pain, anxiety, depression, and headaches. I have achieved
good results with 5-HTP on mood and anxiety, but am confused about my response to the DPA, DLPA.
I seemed to have a lot of anxiety on the DLPA as well as a good level of pain relief.
I switched to the D-version (DPA) thinking this should eliminate the part that could be
causing anxiety (possible too much norepinephrine?), but I seem to be getting a racing heart
while on the DPA.
I am trying to figure how the DPA could be causing this. I want to stay on it for pain relief and it
doesnt make sense to me why it would be causing racing heart.
On 1000mg per day of DPA, I get excellent pain relief, but also constipation and the racing heart. I
should mention that I am on a low-dose of Elavil (10-20mg per day), which works on serotonin and
noradrenergic pathways, I believe.
Any feedback about what might be going on would be much appreciated.
Thanks.