Leanguy,
I also had the same test done by Labcorp and showed similar results to yours, and have similar issues..
Total: 396
Norepinephrine: 362
Epinephrine: 23
Dopamine: 11
Try ZMA (combined Zinc, Magnesium, B6 supplement, by labtech?), its helped incredibly with the anxiety, but only helped a little for underlying depression, a result of the low dopamine that I only noticed when I wasnt extremely anxious, but is the main concern now. The lab results were after 6 months supplementing with ZMA; I wonder what the results would of been prior.
Also, did you ever get your catecholamines retested after taking Tenex for awhile? Wondering if long term Tenex use raises dopamine as a result of less DA -> NE conversion, which is what I now really need for the depression/lack of motivation, which I'm wondering if you experience as well.
Final note, I've taken Propanol in the past too and it did nothing for anxiety, only caused weight gain/water retention.
Hi Neuroguy, have you followed up with your PCP on your catecholamine levels? A blood test may not be as accurate as a U24 test with VMA. Your doctor / internist should rule out pheochromocytoma.
Did you stop taking Propanolol because of the edema? Dosage? Perhaps you could take a K-sparing diuretic along with it to prevent the fluid build-up. I would also suggest taking a 2:1 ratio of Mg and Cal citrate because taking Magnesium alone may also give you more anxiety.
Other than that, you could try a small dose (50 mg) 5-htp for a week then work it up to 100mg, without b6 within 2 hrs.