Posted by Larry Hoover on May 17, 2005, at 23:26:07
In reply to Morning Terror. Please, please read this., posted by 4WD on May 17, 2005, at 22:21:29
> I am seeing an endocrinologist, hoping he can find something physically wrong. My cortisol levels are three times normal but everything else seems normal or close to normal.
Was that a 24-hour cortisol, or separate samples during the day?
> I have a tiny pituitary tumor but the endocrinologist doesn't think it's causing this-the degree of terror is too great. I'm having all the tests anyway.
Nice of him to dismiss your subjective experience so lightly. Pituitary tumours are often the size of a grain of sand, but the effects can be huge.
I'm glad you're following through on the tests.
> If I go to the gym and spend 45 minutes on the treadmill going as hard and as fast as I can I get some temporary relief, a significant reduction in the terror. Why?
Not sure. Do you want to try some simple experiments?
Taurine. It's an inhibitory amino acid. Released into blood following muscle exertion, if I recall correctly. It's real cheap, where body builders get their aminos and potions.
Try 1000-2000 mg, and I'd hope you feel better in 10 or 20 minutes.
The other one would be niacinamide, a specific form of vitamin B3. It is also inhibitory. Up to 500 mg. up to four times a day. Make very sure you get niacinamide.
> Has anyone experienced this? Why does it usually go away at night? What in the name of God is happening to me?
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> MarshaThere is a significant diurnal cycle of hormone release. Some hormones are high in morning, others at night. There are disturbances that invert those cycles, or exaggerate their size. I'm darn glad you're seeing an endocrinologist. I only hope he truly listens to your symptoms and their pattern.
I'm so sorry you're going through this, without any sign of relief.
Lar
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