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B_Daniel's pledge encouraged me to pledge as well, I will call in a modest amount to NORD for POIS-research, using my credit card.I encourage everyone to join me and do the same for this wonderful new road we're on to cure POIS!!!
Animus - good question - this is detailed on the NORD website. "If the total of donated funds for research on a specific disease is less than $1,000 after two years without significant donations, the fund will be transferred to general research and related activities.If the total of donated funds for research on a specific disease is more than $1,000 but less than $5,000 after four years, the money will be transferred to research on related diseases."The website goes on like this, defining different hurdle amounts and specifying the length of time which the donations are valid before they are contributed to another activity. Also, exceptions can be made if NORD sees continued donor activity for a specific disease, indicating that there is a determined effort to reach the minimum $33,500 goal.I can't say how long it will take us, but I am very confident we will reach the $33.5K. I just hope we meet it sooner than later! My donation is forthcoming.
Is it worth to start taking Cipramil/Celexa to stop the nocturnal emissions?
I just made a $100 donation on the NORD website to the POIS fund!
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Quote from: Pharaoh on 29/05/2011 04:09:49Ladies and Gentlemen,...Pharaoh... I think your low testosterone could be caused by a pituitary adenoma. I recently read a case similar to yours, where this was the cause. Please see if you can get a contrast enhanced pituitary MRI (assuming your kidney function is good). Have you ever had trouble with managing your weight? This could be relevant.I am more and more starting to think pituitary adenomas/abnormalities may be the root cause of POIS in many cases. They can affect cortisol, testosterone, sexual function....
Quote from: Counterpoints on 06/06/2011 00:25:49Quote from: Pharaoh on 29/05/2011 04:09:49Ladies and Gentlemen,...Pharaoh... I think your low testosterone could be caused by a pituitary adenoma. I recently read a case similar to yours, where this was the cause. Please see if you can get a contrast enhanced pituitary MRI (assuming your kidney function is good). Have you ever had trouble with managing your weight? This could be relevant.I am more and more starting to think pituitary adenomas/abnormalities may be the root cause of POIS in many cases. They can affect cortisol, testosterone, sexual function....Hi Counterpoints,I've actually considered that possibility. My uncle suffered from a pituitary disorder, resulting in a growth deficiency and micropenis. My mother, her two sisters, and their mother all suffered from hypothyroidism requiring surgery. I agree with you that pituitary abnormalities maybe the root cause, as not only does it affect cortisol, testosterone, and sexual function as you correctly stated, but also dopamine. According to wikipedia, one treatment option for pituitary adenoma is the use of dopamine agonists. Furthermore, the symptoms of low dopamine are identical to what we experience with POIS: Depression, ADHD, Social Anxiety, and Anhedonia. Thanks for recommending this test. I'm going to try to have one ASAP.