MRI, PET and SPECT? worthwhile?

Posted by jhj on December 12, 2010, at 23:40:50

Hi
I was diagnosed with Dysthymia, GAD, Social Phobia and Avoidant Personality Disorder in 2004. Since then, I have tried almost all drugs except MAOIs (Neither available nor prescribed in my country). I have had couple of courses of CBT and also, had six bilateral ECTs last year. But nothing has worked at all. Now, My doctor has recommended that I should get MRI and PET scan of my Brain done. Is it worthwhile to go for them? Can psychological problems be seen in MRI, PET or SPECT?
Thanks
Jhj

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