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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5900 on: 26/10/2009 01:14:02 »
i figured i should note that even outside of POIS, I have poor memory recall. you know how you watch a tv show or movie, or an event happens in yer life, or a conversation you over hear, how you can later recall details of those things to others? yeah, i cant. have never been able to. when i try to remember specifics of things its like trying to recall a distant dream through a huge fog of confusion. so maybe i have a memory dysfunction to begin with, where a normally functioning O causes problems? my grandfather had Alzheimers. maybe another factor? i was wondering if any other POIS sufferers suffer from some kind of memory dysfunction even outside of POIS?
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5901 on: 26/10/2009 02:18:50 »

Quote from: Defsync on 26/10/2009 01:14:02

I was wondering if any other POIS sufferers suffer from some kind of memory dysfunction even outside of POIS?


I worry about this one. I've been told it's just aging-related memory decline (40 is worse than 30, 50 is worse than 40, etc.).

ADHD is another factor for me, although I'm skeptical of the diagnosis in general.

But I do know that stimulants, including caffeine, help me.

I periodically try to force myself to consciously remember things. Little things. Anything. I 'reward' myself for even spontaneous memory recall. You know, a thought pops in your head about some strange song you liked long ago and how it reminds you of some characters in your life.

I think that's the key: "use it or lose it".
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5902 on: 27/10/2009 03:00:55 »
Quote from: demografx on 25/10/2009 21:58:42
Quote from: goingcrazy on 25/10/2009 10:33:01

Has anybody checked for any kind of adrenal tumors, I think adrenaline just may be released too much after sex.  All my POIS is now is a rush of adrenaline and energy or something that keeps me up at night, thats why i'm posting here at 6 in the morning


I do notice a rush of energy immediately afterwards, whereas the "normal" response for guys is to roll over and snooze.  [;D]

Yes, thats really weird.  It's just the past 2 months where now if I orgasm I get a rush of energy, go temporarily manic, and than the crash a day aferward, but the POIS time has pretty much shortened in length, honestly lasting 3-4 days, sometimes 2 days after O instead of the 2 weeks it had taken me before.

Does anybody here have acne?  I think that might have something to do with my POIS, since I also tend to really break out after O.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5903 on: 27/10/2009 15:20:22 »
And Demo, doesn't this symptom seem like a "too much is being released" problem instead of any other, eg. candida, auto-immune, etc.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5904 on: 27/10/2009 19:40:23 »

GC, it could be that too much is being released. But it could also be that not enough is being released, I just don't know.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5905 on: 27/10/2009 20:42:21 »
Just curious does anybody know if doctor waldinger did any test to check immune response of his patients during study on pois,since he postulated that pois could be immune response.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5906 on: 27/10/2009 20:44:20 »
Quote from: demografx on 25/10/2009 19:56:48

Quote from: CCconfucius on 25/10/2009 00:30:12

I think instead of thinking of pois as been caused by multiple things, we should look at it as something caused by one thing.  


CC, if that's true, then in my case, the "one thing" causing my POIS would be hypogonadism, i. e., my body produces insufficient tosterone.

do you know why you have hypogonadism, is it because of Lh production or just lack of testicles producing testosterone.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5907 on: 28/10/2009 00:51:48 »
The latter.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5908 on: 28/10/2009 01:29:01 »
Quote from: Defsync on 26/10/2009 01:14:02
i figured i should note that even outside of POIS, I have poor memory recall. you know how you watch a tv show or movie, or an event happens in yer life, or a conversation you over hear, how you can later recall details of those things to others? yeah, i cant. have never been able to. when i try to remember specifics of things its like trying to recall a distant dream through a huge fog of confusion. so maybe i have a memory dysfunction to begin with, where a normally functioning O causes problems? my grandfather had Alzheimers. maybe another factor? i was wondering if any other POIS sufferers suffer from some kind of memory dysfunction even outside of POIS?

I don’t know if there is any relation with POIS, but I have a poor long memory too.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5909 on: 28/10/2009 03:18:49 »
Quote from: goingcrazy on 27/10/2009 03:00:55
Quote from: demografx on 25/10/2009 21:58:42
Quote from: goingcrazy on 25/10/2009 10:33:01

Has anybody checked for any kind of adrenal tumors, I think adrenaline just may be released too much after sex.  All my POIS is now is a rush of adrenaline and energy or something that keeps me up at night, thats why i'm posting here at 6 in the morning


I do notice a rush of energy immediately afterwards, whereas the "normal" response for guys is to roll over and snooze.  [;D]

Yes, thats really weird.  It's just the past 2 months where now if I orgasm I get a rush of energy, go temporarily manic, and than the crash a day aferward, but the POIS time has pretty much shortened in length, honestly lasting 3-4 days, sometimes 2 days after O instead of the 2 weeks it had taken me before.

Does anybody here have acne?  I think that might have something to do with my POIS, since I also tend to really break out after O.

any body ever take acutane?
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5910 on: 28/10/2009 15:55:04 »

FROM Watson Pharmaceuticals
Today, October 28

Hi [demo],  I received your email [my follow up email to my initial email request to Watson to study POIS after my telephone discussion/introduction with Watson about POIS - demo]. I have been extremely busy and have not had a chance to write anything up for management. Please give me a week before you check in. I also got your voice mail. I cannot promise anything. I am the conveyor of information and I am not a decision maker. I will keep you posted as to when I send your information over to management. Have a great night!

Best Regards,


Associate Director, Biopharmaceutics
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5911 on: 28/10/2009 16:05:22 »

Laurac, this prolly doesn't help, but both of my sons took Accutane with good results.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5912 on: 28/10/2009 16:11:00 »
Quote from: demografx on 27/10/2009 19:40:23

GC, it could be that too much is being released. But it could also be that not enough is being released, I just don't know.


GC, afterthought: it could also be that just the right amount could be released. POIS might be due entirely to something else. We desperately need research on POIS by medical professionals!
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5913 on: 28/10/2009 16:44:09 »
An open post to hurray, EDS, and Defsync

The three of you magnanimously pledged some financial support to studying POIS. Many thanks again, that was an incredibly wonderful gesture on your part!

By pledging, you have done enormous good to the cause of curing POIS, giving us all renewed hope and confidence that we're on the right track.

Just wondering lately, since the outside world of research is slow in rushing to our aid (we've been at this forum for 3 years now), how would you three feel about starting "somewhere". Anywhere. But Now! Using our own considerable resources?

A few of us here think that a state-of-the-art SCAN of the brain, such as an fMRI, before, during and after orgasm, could reveal plenty.

This advanced scanning (not generally available publicly) could give us deeper insight into the hormonal/neurotransmitter/brain-function data that we seem to be "just around the corner" from finding. I would be glad to be "team captain" with doctors, labs, etc., but not a good subject because of my testosterone/stimulant POIS treatment regimen.

I posted this here, publicly, because the more input (from you as well as everyone else here at the forum) the better!

What do you think?   
« Last Edit: 31/10/2009 19:32:47 by demografx »
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5914 on: 28/10/2009 17:18:38 »

                          


               hurray   and   EDS   and   Defsync


                                For your incredible show
                               of good faith and early support
                           towards funding POIS Research!!!

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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5915 on: 28/10/2009 18:49:21 »
I wouldn't mind donating a small personal contribution to support us.  But before we spend money, I think it's important that we develop a plan, step by step with justificaiton and financial information, to ensure were all on board.  A plan might generate additional support from other forum members as well by proving organization and direction.

Thoughts?
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5916 on: 28/10/2009 19:06:37 »
I have another theory! It may seem hokey, like in the category with the chi theory, but don't you dare shoot it down 'til you've tried it.

I'll be simple and quick. I notice when I'm O'ing I tense my abdominal muscles. I also notice I'm tensing my abdominal muscles when I'm experiencing social anxiety and gastrointestinal difficulty.

So try, next time you O, do not constrict any abdominal muscles throughout the whole thing. Make it a note to leave those muscles relaxed in the minutes, hours then days after O'ing.

It doesn't have to make sense in your mind to work in your body. Just try it.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5917 on: 29/10/2009 00:00:52 »
LJ, I agree about the wisdom of plans. On the other hand, I've been through plan exercises that were Masterpieces To Behold, raised lots of money, and burned through the money with no results. I'm a little biased perhaps because I started a very successful company with a BOE plan. (Written on the Back Of an Envelope).

I'm also impatient because we have 3 years here and made no research headway.  But by picking a starting point as I outlined in my previous post, we could have something concrete by Year End: advanced scan results of POIS sufferers! LJ, I would see that result dictating Step 2.

I'm also wide open to an alternate starting point. The one I've recommended comes from 3 years' mental sifting of all the ideas and theories presented here. Also, our budget is $2,500, which does not allow for a great deal of research. But with our zeal and entrepreneurial spirit, I'm hopeful it can go a long way.

If my BOE sketch above is appealing, I'm sure it will require a number of "mini-plans" just to accomplish that, e.g., who will volunteer to be studied, costs of various scans, what will we scan, which doctor(s) and/or institution(s) do we recruit. etc. This will certainly generate time and effort to reach consensus.

LJ, you've been a teriffic supportive contributor. If this was closer to the start of our forum, I would agree 100% with a  more thorough plan. I also feel badly that I have found some relief for myself, but not for others.

Maybe we can do both?   
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5918 on: 29/10/2009 00:02:11 »

RS, that sounds good! I'll try it.
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Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« Reply #5919 on: 29/10/2009 05:24:27 »
anybody wants to reduce prolactin? http://www.patentgenius.com/patent/4618601.html [nofollow]   [:D]
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