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05-09-2014, 04:38 PM
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My doctor suggested today that I get my pituitary and adrenal gland function tested to make sure that there isn't some deficiency due to damage from whiplash from my accident.
Has anyone done this? They are having me do an AM cortisol test, and then FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone test. (I've already had a thyroid panel that came back normal). Has anyone done this and found they were deficient? I'm trying not to get my hopes up, as it would be something that could be treated, but I also am not sure whether this is something that is likely or if it's only a small percentage of people who also have problems with this, on top of post concussion/tbi problems. Anyone know anything about this?
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.) Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles, Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory; Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety; Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy |
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