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10-10-2014, 09:23 PM | #11 | ||
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I've been diagnosed with hypopituitarism caused by concussion. I take hormones every day that are prescribed by an endocrinologist. My HMO covers them but I did have to pay out of pocket to see the specialist who ordered the testing as the 4 endos I saw who were in my HMO Group were too ignorant to believe that this could have been what my problem was so they wouldn't even order the proper testing for me.
Please see the links I have posted in the stickies at the top of the forum in regards to hormone deficiencies caused by concussion. Life Extension and some, if not most, "anti-aging" Dr.'s seem to be somewhat educated about this kind, but they are considered to be quacks, for the most part, by the medical community. I do not recommend going to an anti-aging Dr. for this kind of treatment because you want to be taken seriously as a patient by other medical professionals. In addition, some hormones are considered to be somewhat controversial so their distribution is controlled by the manufacturers - and therefore can not be prescribed by "anti-aging" Dr.'s - they can only be prescribed by board certified endocrinologists so having a history of seeing a "quack" can be highly problematic down the road... also HMO's typically don't cover treatment ordered by "anti-aging" Dr.'s. Kate89 - if your cortisol was above the normal range then your Dr. should be concerned, if s/he's not then you should seek a second opinion. If it is high within the normal range, you're probably ok, but do try to reduce your stress levels since stress can raise one's cortisol levels. (Cortisol is known as the "stress hormone".) |
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10-27-2014, 03:39 PM | #12 | |||
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My Insurance payed for a DO doctor that first thing he said to me after tons of questions is "you need hormones"!
He did not test me, but he is testing my little sister and insurance is paying for her test (she is teen, no TBI). My family has to pay $60 for my Troche 200mg progesterone I take day 12-26 of cycle. But now that I hit day 6 of first cycle of hrt I am having bad effects! I will go see DO dr end of week and I think I'll need a hormone test done. To make sure, and if this is the sure hrt I need I researched that when experience these symptoms it is all because of balance, dominating hormones etc. Sounds like it might be something that has to go on till things get leveled. I felt GREAT first 2 day's and now day 6 I had to stop hrt till I see DO. Anybody else experience hell when starting the HRT?
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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