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Demo:Just a practical issue. Given that you have not experienced a poor outcome just being on testosterone, with the right delivery mechanism, is it possible that there is no need for Levitra as part of your cure? I guess that is a question about the minimal effective set of medications.
Demo--I feel your enthusiasm and joy coming through the computer screen.I think it's going to be incredibly motivational for all. You know, it's a breath of fresh air to feel your confidence. You have shown that it takes three to tango: Levitra, Testosterone and Patches.This is a great lesson. Mix and Match. This is what I just started doing a few days ago. It used to just be neurotransmitter balancing, but now I've added an anti inflammatory focus. I could be wrong, but due to my amped up, anxiety/depression end of the scale (rather than extreme brain fog/fatigue), I have not yet focused directely on testosterone, prolactin etc. I may have to change, but since my GAD symptoms are identical to POIS, I'm on this path right now. We'll see. But I am now much more open to change and the need to be radically flexible. GRACIAS!
I don't know if I am cured, but I am going to say that the "waiting" technique is definitely working for me. []
It used to just be neurotransmitter balancing, but now I've added an anti inflammatory focus. I could be wrong, but due to my amped up, anxiety/depression end of the scale (rather than extreme brain fog/fatigue), I have not yet focused directely on testosterone, prolactin etc. I may have to change, but since my GAD symptoms are identical to POIS, I'm on this path right now. We'll see. But I am now much more open to change and the need to be radically flexible. GRACIAS!
Today I bought a cortisol reducing suppliment called Phosphatidylserine. I've never tested for cortisol but have an incling that its high (I feel stressed and CounterPoint's is high - he has the same type of POIS). The best next step would be to get it tested but I will try this in the intern.With thyriod hormone and cortisol reduction, maybe thats my POIS cure!
With thyriod hormone and cortisol reduction, maybe thats my POIS cure!
My current POIS theories. 1) I think there may be something wrong with our pituitary glands or adrenal glands. 2) The alternative (which I think is possibly more likely), is that we have a tumor (somewhere -- possibly pituitary or adrenal), which is being either chemically or physically stimulated by orgasm/ejaculation.
Quote from: Counterpoints on 12/02/2009 23:55:11My current POIS theories. 1) I think there may be something wrong with our pituitary glands or adrenal glands. 2) The alternative (which I think is possibly more likely), is that we have a tumor (somewhere -- possibly pituitary or adrenal), which is being either chemically or physically stimulated by orgasm/ejaculation. I was shocked with the pituitary revelations of my bloodwork and Brain MRI, as you cited.But my 75%+ cure (4th "O" in 4 days yesterday with only mild and quickly disappearing symptoms) also may point to Rob's depletion/replenishment theory (testosterone = efficient sperm replacement) and nitric oxide from Levitra stimulating oxytocin depletion.Counterpoints, is the above compatible with your pituitary/adrenal theory or completely different?
Quote from: Counterpoints on 12/02/2009 23:55:11My current POIS theories. 1) I think there may be something wrong with our pituitary glands or adrenal glands. 2) The alternative (which I think is possibly more likely), is that we have a tumor (somewhere -- possibly pituitary or adrenal), which is being either chemically or physically stimulated by orgasm/ejaculation. I was shocked with the pituitary revelations of my bloodwork and Brain MRI, as you cited.But my 75%+ cure (4th "O" in 4 days yesterday with only mild and quickly disappearing symptoms) also may point to Rob's depletion/replenishment theory ( [1] testosterone = efficient sperm replacement and [2] nitric oxide from Levitra, re-stimulating oxytocin, which has been depleted).Counterpoints, is the above compatible with your pituitary/adrenal theory or completely different?
Counterpoints, what about ACTH which is secreted by hypophysis to stimulate adrenals ? I think you were tested for this. Thanks for your suggestion for the 24h urine test for cortisol. Do you think it's enough, at first, to do the blood test ? It should show at least a tendency.
Some have had positive results from taking Levitra. Levitra is a PDE5 inhibitor. PDE5 is released "at orgasm". In men it resuts in the inability to get an erection right after ejaculation-the refractory period.There are subforms of PDE5 some of which only effect the Corpus Cavernos um(Sp) of the Penis while others can effect blood vessels of the Brain, other smooth muscle tissues and the liver and heart. The lack of blood flow through capillaries to the brain will result in dizziness, brain fog and mental fatigue.The Wikipedia listing of pde5 and Pde5 inhibitors has some interesting links.Other than Cialis, PDE5 inhibitors are are deactivated by food particularly fats. That may explain why sometimes they seem to have a less effect after a while.
The only big step I've made is the result of my 24 hr urine cortisol test.
I doubt weight could hav anything to do with these. I am considered obsese,but i exericese a moderated amount. is there anybody who is pretty fit and still has these problem.