pbob10: I don't think it's a silly way to measure improvement at all. I also monitor my daughter's improvement by how quickly or slowly she goes up stairs, how expressive she is in telling a story (hand movements/eye-rolling/details), the time she spends on her hair in the morning, and a myriad of other seemingly trivial things. It all adds up.

JoanneBC: Check postings by Mark in Idaho and mhr4 (I think that's it) for specific hormone testing. If you just say, "check my hormones" you may not get the right stuff. They have posted details about adrenal saliva tests, pituitary, etc. We were advised not to do it for one year post-injury because hormones go wonky for a year following injury and due to my daughter's age (16-she's already wonky). You are close to that mark so if you did need treatment you might not be chasing a moving target. Does it feel strange to almost be hoping for a hormone imbalance?? Best of luck.