brandO
01-24-2010, 11:08 AM
anyone know how to test oxytocin ?
Ok, I have a theory.
Given that HCG has no problems stimulating my 'nads to produce testosterone (in a huge abundance I may add), I'm inclined to think that I have a pituitary disorder.
Here's where the theory kicks in.
It also produces growth hormone and stores oxytocin and vasopressin, both of which are made in the hypothalamus.
Oxytocin secreted from the pituitary gland cannot re-enter the brain because of the blood-brain barrier
(Above is further reference that pituitary secretes oxytocin)
Oxytocin and vasopressin, two other chemicals released during orgasm, are also associated with sleep
Ok, with me so far?
So the Pituitary secretes Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a chemical that is released during orgasm and is associated with sleep.
Now, how do I get to sleep at night every night since I was ~12? :blush: You got it, that is the only way I can get to sleep (better now that I have a wife!).
So... in Yr7 I was 12 years old. One night at the school christmas concert I had my head pounded as hard as you can think from a foot above concrete hard in to the ground. My friend was being egged on by the cool kids. I was in terrible pain the rest of the night, dizzy, etc. I didn't want to say anything to anyone, after all I had been bullied and just wanted to hide.
I think it ties in.
- Damaged pituitary at 12 years old from heavy impact
- Tackle was fully developed prior to this incident (fortunately), so low T did not cause any development issues there
- Most notable symptoms started around then
- I had other symptoms before then though. Some level of brain fog whole life, but I think I was hypothyroid. Going hypopit just made it worse
- Low IGF-1, Cortisol, Thyroid, Testosterone (before replacement)
One thing to note is that throughout Yr 8 and maybe early Yr 9 I had constant boners. I even asked my parents if there was anything I could take to stop them. At school, on the bus, etc. This puts a question on my theory. Could the pituitary damage cause a hyperexcretion followed by the lifelong trough?
I have pituitary and adrenal MRI in three weeks (not as a result of this theory, but just at my request).
Please I would love to hear peoples opinions, probably especially Phil's.
Thank you.