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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho (Post 1107087)

I don't think your symptoms are just due to your upper neck. You need to keep looking. Have you been through a hormone workup like recommended by EsthersDoll ?

Mark,

I recently got my testosterone levels checked and they came up on the low side. Typically there is a large range for what is considered "normal" testosterone levels...mine came up at the lowest possible level that could still be considered "normal". And for reference, I am 24 years old. I went to an endocrinologist and I was told that symptoms don't appear until T levels reach down into the 200s (I was a little higher than that) so basically he told me that my T levels were fine. However, most of the symptoms I am experiencing are side effects of low T (brain fog, depression, no energy, no concentration, etc.)

I came across an old post of yours mentioning that you used a testosterone cream. Did this help out your symptoms at all?

Did he check Thyroid, estradiol, DHEA and things like B-12, D-3 magnesium, etc ?

Thyroid, yes. The others, no. But last week I visited a physiatrist who specializes in and has published a textbook on whiplash injuries. (I told him my symptoms and showed him the xrays taken by the NUCCA doctor and he quickly dismissed the possibility of a whiplash injury)

I mentioned to him that my testosterone was low and he ordered me some blood tests which include a male hormone panel (DHEA, Estradiol, etc) as well as a comprehensive micronutrient panel (B12, D3, magnesium, etc.) I am still awaiting the results of the blood work. He also wants to test my neurotransmitters which involves taking a saliva sample and sending it out for testing, but I am still waiting for them to get back to me regarding when I can do that test.

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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho (Post 1151098)

Hcarmen,

Good to hear how you are doing.

What are you doing to help try to maintain good alignment ?

For me, I suffered what could be compared to disautonomia if I let my neck got out of sorts by sleeping or resting in poor posture. It took a year or longer of disciplined sleep and rest posture to see even a beginning of stabilization in my neck. My symptoms when bad would be low pulse and blood pressure, poor breathing to the point of Central Sleep Apnea, strange body jerks and tingling, lousy proprioception (awareness of body and muscle position).

I believe my problem is in the cranium to C-1 joint. It would get out of position and causes brain stem inflammation.

So, I think the NY Atlas Orthagonal chiro may be onto something but the important part is what to do. If could just be inflammation rather than herniation. Both could have similar symptoms. It would be worth considering.

One of the things I did and still do is rest in a recliner and not go to bed until I am ready to immediately fall asleep. This way, I sleep in straight neck posture and wake up that way. It has changed my life. And adjustable bed could provide similar benefits.

Just my ideas of what helped me.

I hope you can find something to work for yo.

Hi Mark, I apologize for the delayed response, I don't get notified about a response and then sometimes forget that I posted. Ibheld my alignment once for 4 years straight and I attribute it to: not looking straight up, not "pushing" with my head when rolling over, not laying with my neck on the arm of the couch, using one pillow, taking caution at the hairdresser when getting hair washed in the sink and avoiding any jarring activities (this includes running). My blood pressure also drops when I'm out of alignment causing low blood pressure and pre-syncope.

I am seeing Dr. Gordon Hasick, a very experienced nucca chiropractor and researcher (currently researching migraines) next month and can't wait to hear what he has to say. He has already spoke about intracranial compliance (which is the flow of blood and cerebral spinal fluid in the head).

I've also officially been referred to de. Satish Raj, a researcher of the disorder, POTS who I am very excited to see as he may be able to explain why I am so sensitive to drugs as well as my heart rate and blood pressure issues along with the pain all over my body. Dr. Hasick basically said my system went berzerk after my last adjustment and he is going to give me info on how to deal with this (I hope it works).

Still dealing with anxiety. Still dealing with major symptoms around menstruation as well as if I have another infection in my body (I.e. UTI or sinus infection). I will keep this thread updated after I get some doctor appointments and blood results under my belt!

Hcarmen, have you pursued getting a hormone analysis by a bio-identical hormone specialist ? Your cycle could be hitting extremes with hormones.