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> I recently figured out the root of the issue (fingers crossed! Don't leave us hanging, what is the root cause?

by steve19 7y ago

ak39 7y ago
"deep sleep"
- steve19 7y ago
  Obviously we are asking the parent what was preventing deep sleep.
  - mkagenius 7y ago
    too much hackernews
  - ianai 7y ago
    He said an HR dip which I think means heart rate. That might be achieved by daily exercise, I think?
    - theli0nheart 7y ago
      > He said an HR dip which I think means heart rate. That might be achieved by daily exercise, I think? Unfortunately exercise didn't help me either; I'm convinced it's just body chemistry (although, if you're already somewhat healthy, I think daily exercise can influence that). I was at a point where exercise had no effect. My theory is that HR dips lead to what the article suggests; lower blood flow in the brain opens up space for cranial fluid to flush things out.
IanSanders 7y ago
Probably personal. (unless crossed fingers is the cause)
- theli0nheart 7y ago
  Hah! Just answered above. :)
theli0nheart 7y ago
> Don't leave us hanging, what is the root cause? This is somewhat conjecture, but bloodwork indicates that my pituitary gland completely shut down at the beginning of 2018, following multiple viral infections and a year of intense triathlon training. My hormone levels were just completely out of whack. I've been getting shots from my endocrinologist, and a week and a half later, I'm feeling like a different person. Hopefully I just need it temporarily as a kick-start, and can then wean off. Otherwise, my sleep habits are functionally pretty close to perfect. * No food or blue light after 6pm * I only use my bed for sleep (no reading) * No caffeine of any kind after noon * Black-out curtains * In bed by 9pm Falling asleep and staying asleep has never been an issue for me; it's just getting good sleep that's been the problem.
- throwaway_law 7y ago
  >I've been getting supplementation Can you expand on this. Is this something like melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm for sleep? Or supplements to jump start your pituitary gland? I guess am curious is the pituitary shut down was caused by the lack of sleep, and getting the good sleep will reactivate the gland, or if the gland is an issue you are addressing with the supplements directly.
  - theli0nheart 7y ago
    > Can you expand on this. Is this something like melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm for sleep? Or supplements to jump start your pituitary gland? Shots. I'm seeing an endocrinologist. OTC supplements did nothing for me. > I guess am curious is the pituitary shut down was caused by the lack of sleep, and getting the good sleep will reactivate the gland, or if the gland is an issue you are addressing with the supplements directly. My sleep habits were fantastic prior to my illness. The issues started after I got two bad viruses in succession. In early 2018 I got the Flu followed by Hand, Foot, and Mouth. I just never really recovered; my body just kind of sputtered out. Hormone production tanked, which led to poor sleep, which further messed up my hormone production, etc.
    - 7y ago

> I recently figured out the root of the issue (fingers crossed! Don't leave us hanging, what is the root cause?

ak39 7y ago

"deep sleep"

steve19 7y ago
Obviously we are asking the parent what was preventing deep sleep.
- mkagenius 7y ago
  too much hackernews
- ianai 7y ago
  He said an HR dip which I think means heart rate. That might be achieved by daily exercise, I think?
  - theli0nheart 7y ago
    > He said an HR dip which I think means heart rate. That might be achieved by daily exercise, I think? Unfortunately exercise didn't help me either; I'm convinced it's just body chemistry (although, if you're already somewhat healthy, I think daily exercise can influence that). I was at a point where exercise had no effect. My theory is that HR dips lead to what the article suggests; lower blood flow in the brain opens up space for cranial fluid to flush things out.

IanSanders 7y ago

Probably personal. (unless crossed fingers is the cause)

theli0nheart 7y ago
Hah! Just answered above. :)

theli0nheart 7y ago

> Don't leave us hanging, what is the root cause? This is somewhat conjecture, but bloodwork indicates that my pituitary gland completely shut down at the beginning of 2018, following multiple viral infections and a year of intense triathlon training. My hormone levels were just completely out of whack. I've been getting shots from my endocrinologist, and a week and a half later, I'm feeling like a different person. Hopefully I just need it temporarily as a kick-start, and can then wean off. Otherwise, my sleep habits are functionally pretty close to perfect. * No food or blue light after 6pm * I only use my bed for sleep (no reading) * No caffeine of any kind after noon * Black-out curtains * In bed by 9pm Falling asleep and staying asleep has never been an issue for me; it's just getting good sleep that's been the problem.

throwaway_law 7y ago
>I've been getting supplementation Can you expand on this. Is this something like melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm for sleep? Or supplements to jump start your pituitary gland? I guess am curious is the pituitary shut down was caused by the lack of sleep, and getting the good sleep will reactivate the gland, or if the gland is an issue you are addressing with the supplements directly.
- theli0nheart 7y ago
  > Can you expand on this. Is this something like melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm for sleep? Or supplements to jump start your pituitary gland? Shots. I'm seeing an endocrinologist. OTC supplements did nothing for me. > I guess am curious is the pituitary shut down was caused by the lack of sleep, and getting the good sleep will reactivate the gland, or if the gland is an issue you are addressing with the supplements directly. My sleep habits were fantastic prior to my illness. The issues started after I got two bad viruses in succession. In early 2018 I got the Flu followed by Hand, Foot, and Mouth. I just never really recovered; my body just kind of sputtered out. Hormone production tanked, which led to poor sleep, which further messed up my hormone production, etc.
  - 7y ago