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Remember, it is the accidental discovery that often seems to lead the way for cures.
You case is very interesting because you are the opposite of some guys (Counterpoints and the "Relora testers" for example ) o brain fog but flu-like symptoms. I consider aches, back pain, sweats and chills are flu-like symptoms. You can see in the database cases like this.Sometimes they write : "i have knees pain " , " i have back pain " but they don't have brain fog. So i suppose adrenals are ok for them. Or at least steroids/cortisol ratio. I think for all cases for you, if you fight supposed inflammation after orgasm, your condition might be better.
...they don't have brain fog. So i suppose adrenals are ok for them.
I think for all cases for you, if you fight supposed inflammation after orgasm, your condition might be better.
What's the difference between 'brain fog' and 'feeling out of it'? Maybe the grumpy symptoms, etc., were unrelated to POIS?
Maybe Relora could help you too.
In the last couple months, my POIS has become rather unusual. After one orgasm, I commonly get all of the mental symptoms -- brain fog, social anxiety, etc. Sometimes a subsequent orgasm can alleviate these symptoms. HOWEVER, the relief only lasts for a few hours up to a day. Then I get this symptom of severe distress and anxiety, making it almost impossible to concentrate and develop my thoughts. This distress does not improve with time. Rather, it is worst in the morning until early afternoon, and becomes almost non-existent in the evening. It then gets worse again in the morning, and this cycle repeats.I'm thinking this might have something to do with cortisol: cortisol is usually highest in the morning, and decreases steadily until you go to bed. If there are any other ideas, though, I'd be happy to hear them. Alcohol makes this symptom worse. For example, if I drink in the evening, I will also likely feel this 'distress' in the evening.
It seems to me that exhaustion, fatigue and the other common symptoms of POIS require an incredible energy expenditure. We get into this deficit, and it takes time to come out of it. Our bodies require rest and rebalancing of hormones, neurotransmitters etc. Our nervous system has to return to "normal". Do we burn calories faster than others and at an intensity that puts us into a fight or flight response even though this excitatory period is relatively short, and we are obviously not in fear. For one, I've often thought that I'm releasing adrenaline almost as if there is a "wiring" error and my hyper-excitatory state is mistaken for danger. How else to explain the exhaustion and associated physical conditions? Lately my thought process has taken me to consider adrenal exhaustion as a possible cause of my problems and a nervous system that needs to be seriously built up. I definitely believe that my overall predispostion to anxiety contributes to the intense excitatory state that precipitates POIS and that my body may just become too overloaded. I wish it weren't like this; HOWEVER, I'm hopeful we will find a variety of natural solutions to boost our immune system (for lack of a better term)or strengthen our nervous system and improve our lives. This forum is the best place to brain storm and share ideas no matter how crazy. Remember, it is the accidental discovery that often seems to lead the way for cures. My latest experiments will be with Valerian Root and Holy Basil extract, just to improve my sleep and reduce anxiety. I'll go from there.
Quote from: B_Jim on 20/12/2008 07:30:52I think for all cases for you, if you fight supposed inflammation after orgasm, your condition might be better. I wonder if some of the 12-hour non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations (NSAIDS) sold over-the-counter - like *Aleve® with Naproxen Sodium - would work on POIS?
I have noticed, in myself and a few others, various stages of depletion prior to orgasm according to my level of sexual activity.Anyone noticed that?
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The nefarious aspect of this illness, for me , is that about 1-1 ½ times out of 10 times I can be orgasmic with absolutely no consequences…