Hormones

[spideyman]

Does having a brain injury affect your hormonal balance and how can you get this checked?

[Marnie22]

It can do. I had an appointment with neurologist where 13 blood samples were taken for testing and that included checks on hormone levels.

[cat3]

I saw an Endocrinologist a couple of years after my Bi and had blood tests to check for hormonal/metabolic issues. Ask your GP for a referral to an Endocrinology clinic (sooner rather than later to allow for the long waiting lists !) x

[AndrewT]

Dear Spideyman,

The Brain 'Controls' ALL Body Functions.... so basically, in answer to your question, YES. If you think, of your Brain, as your Body's CPU, if part of it is Burnt Out- or has suffered Physical Damage- then it can Mal-Function.

I have had a Brain Injury, for over Twenty Years now, and have Seen' a Variety of Different manifestations, in my 'associations' with Others. One girl, who attended an Adult Education Group- I also attended- had lost the ability to Tell The Time. Another Walked on a Frame- like he had a Broken Leg, Another Stuttered, in normal speech, but could Sing Perfectly clearly.

So your Hormones being, a 'Tad Wrong', is definitely Not Unusual, my friend. I hope that this has been of some 'Help', to you, Spideyman.

AndrewT

[spideyman in reply to AndrewT]

I was told that it’s likely as I was in a coma.

I’m wondering cos I live alone and don’t crave women (or men lol)

[AndrewT in reply to spideyman]

Ok you Spend your Life with 'Bonzo'! If you are Worried then, by All means, Do 'Check' with your Clinical Team. (That you were in a Coma, is probably Not 'That' important.)

AndrewT

[spideyman in reply to AndrewT]

“Bonzo”?

[spideyman in reply to AndrewT]

You’ll find ppl who stutter can sing normally. 1 example is Gareth Gates

Ever seen The Kings Speech?

[AndrewT in reply to spideyman]

Yes I've seen The kings Speech, Actually I've Got it..... somewhere. 'Bonzo', or 'Bingo' or 'Bowzer'.. generic dog name. Like 'Tiddles', or 'Queenie' for a cat.

AndrewT

[sospan]

Yes, as Cat mentions below it has to be an Endocrine test not a normal blood test and has to be assessed by a specialist. I believe the are about £150 done privately which may reduce the time from 2 years to 3 weeks.

[Pairofboots]

If you are worried about your hormone balance, as your GP to run a full set of bloods. Explain the possible area you are concerned by, this can narrow the search. It is relatively simple to test for, and correct if needed. This is bread and butter stuff for GPs. Being of a certain age, you should have an annual MOT, which should pick up on any reduction.

[Headshrink]

Yes it fan speak to your GP. You just need some blood tests

[RecoveringH]

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