How would you interpret these results

[Steni]

My husband has been suffering with nonspecific symptoms of exhaustion, enormous weight gain caused admittedly by his over eating of sugars especially, very very low mood. I would love to know what you think.

[mosun]

Hi

The tests are for Pituitary Function.

The results show very low(almost non existent) growth hormone. i.e. Severe Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency. Another indicator of this is low IGF-1. His testosterone is low another indication that there is a problem with pituitary function.

I have this same problem. My problem was caused by head injury but there are many causes of pituitary problems. I am now on growth hormone daily injections.

My guess has been eating high carbs to try and combat the extreme fatigue one of the main symptoms of severe GHD.

[Marz]

Great reply from mosun . I would also ensure he has the following tested - B12 - Ferritin - Folate - VitD. If they are all optimal it will help hubby to feel better whilst the other investigations take place. So often overlooked - but small things can make a difference

Hope all goes well.

[Steni in reply to Marz]

Thank you so much a great help

[Steni in reply to Marz]

Thank you very much indeed.