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Posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 5:06:57
In reply to Re: How are you doing? » farshad, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 4, 2018, at 17:30:12
> Hi Farshad,
>
> Good to hear you have an appointment tomorrow. I hope your doctor listens carefully. He might do an examination and some blood tests, perhaps.
>
> Most forms of chronic severe anxiety (or depression) are not found to be due to any specific medical problem, but doctors often do blood tests to check your general health and rule out complicating factors. As an example, GPs often do blood tests such as a complete blood count, thyroid function and blood glucose to check on the health of people suffering from anxiety. In addition, it's a good idea to have a blood pressure reading and physical examination if you're worried about your health.
>
> >So a CRH releasing tumor in the brain is not cancer?
>
> The hypothalamic hamartomas are not cancerous. They are present from birth and cause medical problems such as frequent seizures in young children. Other brain tumours do not release hormones.
>
> >but if its in other places it is cancer?
>
> Yes, that's right.
>
> >Im thinking I have a benign tumor non cancerous in the brain that releases CRH
>
> Brain tumours aren't a cause of chronic anxiety disorders of over 10 years duration. A tumour would have caused multiple medical problems.
>
> >something else that could be causing my 24/7 anxiety, I dont know what you would label that as...
>
> It sounds like a severe anxiety disorder, or anxiety associated with depressive illness. There are various forms of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder. It is rare to find any specific medical cause. A psychiatrist may diagnose a specific anxiety disorder if you saw one. Anxiety can be very severe and distressing, but this does not mean that a medical condition is the cause.
>
> >I dont think I have hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH but something close to it. Is hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH rare?
>
> It's very rare, and I am not aware of any condition close to it. To be absolutely honest, the chance of a tumour being the cause of your symptoms is almost zero. When symptoms are caused by a brain tumour, they cause medical symptoms quite rapidly. You wouldn't have a benign tumour for ten years and have anxiety as your main symptom.
>
> >I have sometimes had random head twitches where my head will make a fast reflex movement but its quick
>
> Most people have occasional muscle twitches. It doesn't sound unusual.
>
> >So a crh releasing tumor outside of the brain would different from inside? a tumor outside wouldnt cause anxiety problems?
>
> CRH-releasing tumours outside the brain normally present with the symptoms of whatever type of cancer is the cause. Cushing's Syndrome follows. Other CRH-releasing tumours present as Cushing's Syndrome.
>
> If you look at descriptions for conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder, you may recognise some of the symptoms in yourself.
>
>
>
>
>
>So I was at the doctor she did an examination she said I was fine but I still wanted to get an MRI scan or whatever it is which she agreed on so I will be getting some kind of brain scan. I also did a blood test.
Now I just have to play the waiting game , havent got a date for the brain scan yet.. Im hoping its in the upcoming weeks.She said this type of brain scan is you lie down and you go inside a tunnel like machine and it makes loud noises and its dark.. Do you know what she mean by this ,what is the name of this type of brain scan machine?
Posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:19:47
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 5:06:57
> > Hi Farshad,
> >
> > Good to hear you have an appointment tomorrow. I hope your doctor listens carefully. He might do an examination and some blood tests, perhaps.
> >
> > Most forms of chronic severe anxiety (or depression) are not found to be due to any specific medical problem, but doctors often do blood tests to check your general health and rule out complicating factors. As an example, GPs often do blood tests such as a complete blood count, thyroid function and blood glucose to check on the health of people suffering from anxiety. In addition, it's a good idea to have a blood pressure reading and physical examination if you're worried about your health.
> >
> > >So a CRH releasing tumor in the brain is not cancer?
> >
> > The hypothalamic hamartomas are not cancerous. They are present from birth and cause medical problems such as frequent seizures in young children. Other brain tumours do not release hormones.
> >
> > >but if its in other places it is cancer?
> >
> > Yes, that's right.
> >
> > >Im thinking I have a benign tumor non cancerous in the brain that releases CRH
> >
> > Brain tumours aren't a cause of chronic anxiety disorders of over 10 years duration. A tumour would have caused multiple medical problems.
> >
> > >something else that could be causing my 24/7 anxiety, I dont know what you would label that as...
> >
> > It sounds like a severe anxiety disorder, or anxiety associated with depressive illness. There are various forms of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder. It is rare to find any specific medical cause. A psychiatrist may diagnose a specific anxiety disorder if you saw one. Anxiety can be very severe and distressing, but this does not mean that a medical condition is the cause.
> >
> > >I dont think I have hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH but something close to it. Is hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH rare?
> >
> > It's very rare, and I am not aware of any condition close to it. To be absolutely honest, the chance of a tumour being the cause of your symptoms is almost zero. When symptoms are caused by a brain tumour, they cause medical symptoms quite rapidly. You wouldn't have a benign tumour for ten years and have anxiety as your main symptom.
> >
> > >I have sometimes had random head twitches where my head will make a fast reflex movement but its quick
> >
> > Most people have occasional muscle twitches. It doesn't sound unusual.
> >
> > >So a crh releasing tumor outside of the brain would different from inside? a tumor outside wouldnt cause anxiety problems?
> >
> > CRH-releasing tumours outside the brain normally present with the symptoms of whatever type of cancer is the cause. Cushing's Syndrome follows. Other CRH-releasing tumours present as Cushing's Syndrome.
> >
> > If you look at descriptions for conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder, you may recognise some of the symptoms in yourself.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> So I was at the doctor she did an examination she said I was fine but I still wanted to get an MRI scan or whatever it is which she agreed on so I will be getting some kind of brain scan. I also did a blood test.
> Now I just have to play the waiting game , havent got a date for the brain scan yet.. Im hoping its in the upcoming weeks.
>
> She said this type of brain scan is you lie down and you go inside a tunnel like machine and it makes loud noises and its dark.. Do you know what she mean by this ,what is the name of this type of brain scan machine?
So whats the difference between a hamartoma , cyst and tumor? Can A MRI scan show everything in my brain ?especially the hypothalmaus .. im curious whats going on there
Posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:22:00
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:19:47
> > > Hi Farshad,
> > >
> > > Good to hear you have an appointment tomorrow. I hope your doctor listens carefully. He might do an examination and some blood tests, perhaps.
> > >
> > > Most forms of chronic severe anxiety (or depression) are not found to be due to any specific medical problem, but doctors often do blood tests to check your general health and rule out complicating factors. As an example, GPs often do blood tests such as a complete blood count, thyroid function and blood glucose to check on the health of people suffering from anxiety. In addition, it's a good idea to have a blood pressure reading and physical examination if you're worried about your health.
> > >
> > > >So a CRH releasing tumor in the brain is not cancer?
> > >
> > > The hypothalamic hamartomas are not cancerous. They are present from birth and cause medical problems such as frequent seizures in young children. Other brain tumours do not release hormones.
> > >
> > > >but if its in other places it is cancer?
> > >
> > > Yes, that's right.
> > >
> > > >Im thinking I have a benign tumor non cancerous in the brain that releases CRH
> > >
> > > Brain tumours aren't a cause of chronic anxiety disorders of over 10 years duration. A tumour would have caused multiple medical problems.
> > >
> > > >something else that could be causing my 24/7 anxiety, I dont know what you would label that as...
> > >
> > > It sounds like a severe anxiety disorder, or anxiety associated with depressive illness. There are various forms of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder. It is rare to find any specific medical cause. A psychiatrist may diagnose a specific anxiety disorder if you saw one. Anxiety can be very severe and distressing, but this does not mean that a medical condition is the cause.
> > >
> > > >I dont think I have hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH but something close to it. Is hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH rare?
> > >
> > > It's very rare, and I am not aware of any condition close to it. To be absolutely honest, the chance of a tumour being the cause of your symptoms is almost zero. When symptoms are caused by a brain tumour, they cause medical symptoms quite rapidly. You wouldn't have a benign tumour for ten years and have anxiety as your main symptom.
> > >
> > > >I have sometimes had random head twitches where my head will make a fast reflex movement but its quick
> > >
> > > Most people have occasional muscle twitches. It doesn't sound unusual.
> > >
> > > >So a crh releasing tumor outside of the brain would different from inside? a tumor outside wouldnt cause anxiety problems?
> > >
> > > CRH-releasing tumours outside the brain normally present with the symptoms of whatever type of cancer is the cause. Cushing's Syndrome follows. Other CRH-releasing tumours present as Cushing's Syndrome.
> > >
> > > If you look at descriptions for conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder, you may recognise some of the symptoms in yourself.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > So I was at the doctor she did an examination she said I was fine but I still wanted to get an MRI scan or whatever it is which she agreed on so I will be getting some kind of brain scan. I also did a blood test.
> > Now I just have to play the waiting game , havent got a date for the brain scan yet.. Im hoping its in the upcoming weeks.
> >
> > She said this type of brain scan is you lie down and you go inside a tunnel like machine and it makes loud noises and its dark.. Do you know what she mean by this ,what is the name of this type of brain scan machine?
>
>
> So whats the difference between a hamartoma , cyst and tumor?how many types are there im wondering which one I possible could have, I know its impossible to know what I have but I like to speculate and when I get the brain scan to see if I was right .Can A MRI scan show everything in my brain ?especially the hypothalmaus .. im curious whats going on there
Posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:22:34
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:22:00
> > > > Hi Farshad,
> > > >
> > > > Good to hear you have an appointment tomorrow. I hope your doctor listens carefully. He might do an examination and some blood tests, perhaps.
> > > >
> > > > Most forms of chronic severe anxiety (or depression) are not found to be due to any specific medical problem, but doctors often do blood tests to check your general health and rule out complicating factors. As an example, GPs often do blood tests such as a complete blood count, thyroid function and blood glucose to check on the health of people suffering from anxiety. In addition, it's a good idea to have a blood pressure reading and physical examination if you're worried about your health.
> > > >
> > > > >So a CRH releasing tumor in the brain is not cancer?
> > > >
> > > > The hypothalamic hamartomas are not cancerous. They are present from birth and cause medical problems such as frequent seizures in young children. Other brain tumours do not release hormones.
> > > >
> > > > >but if its in other places it is cancer?
> > > >
> > > > Yes, that's right.
> > > >
> > > > >Im thinking I have a benign tumor non cancerous in the brain that releases CRH
> > > >
> > > > Brain tumours aren't a cause of chronic anxiety disorders of over 10 years duration. A tumour would have caused multiple medical problems.
> > > >
> > > > >something else that could be causing my 24/7 anxiety, I dont know what you would label that as...
> > > >
> > > > It sounds like a severe anxiety disorder, or anxiety associated with depressive illness. There are various forms of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder. It is rare to find any specific medical cause. A psychiatrist may diagnose a specific anxiety disorder if you saw one. Anxiety can be very severe and distressing, but this does not mean that a medical condition is the cause.
> > > >
> > > > >I dont think I have hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH but something close to it. Is hypothalamic hamartoma releasing CRH rare?
> > > >
> > > > It's very rare, and I am not aware of any condition close to it. To be absolutely honest, the chance of a tumour being the cause of your symptoms is almost zero. When symptoms are caused by a brain tumour, they cause medical symptoms quite rapidly. You wouldn't have a benign tumour for ten years and have anxiety as your main symptom.
> > > >
> > > > >I have sometimes had random head twitches where my head will make a fast reflex movement but its quick
> > > >
> > > > Most people have occasional muscle twitches. It doesn't sound unusual.
> > > >
> > > > >So a crh releasing tumor outside of the brain would different from inside? a tumor outside wouldnt cause anxiety problems?
> > > >
> > > > CRH-releasing tumours outside the brain normally present with the symptoms of whatever type of cancer is the cause. Cushing's Syndrome follows. Other CRH-releasing tumours present as Cushing's Syndrome.
> > > >
> > > > If you look at descriptions for conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder, you may recognise some of the symptoms in yourself.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > So I was at the doctor she did an examination she said I was fine but I still wanted to get an MRI scan or whatever it is which she agreed on so I will be getting some kind of brain scan. I also did a blood test.
> > > Now I just have to play the waiting game , havent got a date for the brain scan yet.. Im hoping its in the upcoming weeks.
> > >
> > > She said this type of brain scan is you lie down and you go inside a tunnel like machine and it makes loud noises and its dark.. Do you know what she mean by this ,what is the name of this type of brain scan machine? im guessing some sort of MRI .
> >
> >
> > So whats the difference between a hamartoma , cyst and tumor?how many types are there im wondering which one I possible could have, I know its impossible to know what I have but I like to speculate and when I get the brain scan to see if I was right .
>
> Can A MRI scan show everything in my brain ?especially the hypothalmaus .. im curious whats going on there
>
>
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 5, 2018, at 18:04:51
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 5:06:57
Hi Farshad,
Good to hear your doctor was helpful.
>She said this type of brain scan is you lie down and you go inside a tunnel like machine and it makes loud noises and its dark. Do you know what she mean by this, what is the name of this type of brain scan machine?
That's an MRI scanner. It's very loud yes, and it does take a while to scan.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 5, 2018, at 18:20:04
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:22:34
Hi,
An MRI scan shows the structure of the brain in detail. It will show the hypothalamus, yes.
A tumour is an abnormal growth of cells. Tumours come in different shapes and sizes, and there are many types. Some tumours are cancerous, and some are not. Cancers are most serious because they invade the surrounding tissue, and most types can spread to distant parts of the body.
A hypothalamic hamartoma is a non-cancerous growth in the hypothalamus which is present at birth.
A cyst is like a sac inside the body containing fluid, cheesy material or other unpleasant things! Cysts are common underneath the skin and are rarely serious or cancerous. There are many types though.
I think you should consider having the MRI as a reassurance, and to make sure everything looks OK, but not expect to find any abnormalities. In general, no abnormalities on an MRI would be expected in a young person with severe anxiety. Anxiety isn't normally caused by structural abnormalities in the brain. It's good that your doctor is being thorough.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 9:10:05
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 5, 2018, at 9:22:34
Hi,
Was your blood test OK?
Posted by farshad on April 12, 2018, at 9:19:43
In reply to Re: How are you doing? » farshad, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 9:10:05
> Hi,
>
> Was your blood test OK?
>apparantly it was doont know what she tested.
my mri scan is 2morow
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 11:03:54
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 12, 2018, at 9:19:43
> > Hi,
> >
> > Was your blood test OK?
> >
>
> apparantly it was doont know what she tested.
>
> my mri scan is 2morowOh very good. It will be noisy!
Posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 5:59:07
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 11:03:54
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Was your blood test OK?
> > >
> >
> > apparantly it was doont know what she tested.
> >
> > my mri scan is 2morow
>
> Oh very good. It will be noisy!
>
>had my scan, no idea what it was but I think it was MRI? it looked like this https://imgur.com/a/SOhnm
anyway I will get my results later, cant wait.
Posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 9:49:43
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 5:59:07
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > Was your blood test OK?
> > > >
> > >
> > > apparantly it was doont know what she tested.
> > >
> > > my mri scan is 2morow
> >
> > Oh very good. It will be noisy!
> >
> >
>
> had my scan, no idea what it was but I think it was MRI? it looked like this https://imgur.com/a/SOhnm
> anyway I will get my results later, cant wait.
>I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back, maybe even more since thats all I can see on the skin, who knows how many tumors I got in the inside? I thought the lumps were just that, lumps, but now im starting to figure out its a tumor... based on my research... this is how they look (picture from google)
https://imgur.com/a/2kfgsdamn and I only did a brain scain... next time I will ask for full body scan. No I havent gotten the results yet for the brain scan but I just thought maybe the lumps on me are actually tumors?......
Posted by Phillipa on April 13, 2018, at 11:38:48
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 5:59:07
Farshad yes that is an MRI machine. Phillipa
Posted by baseball55 on April 13, 2018, at 17:53:05
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 9:49:43
Did you show these to your doctor?
> I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back, maybe even more since thats all I can see on the skin, who knows how many tumors I got in the inside? I thought the lumps were just that, lumps, but now im starting to figure out its a tumor... based on my research... this is how they look (picture from google)
> https://imgur.com/a/2kfgs
>
> damn and I only did a brain scain... next time I will ask for full body scan. No I havent gotten the results yet for the brain scan but I just thought maybe the lumps on me are actually tumors?......
>
Posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 18:02:25
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by baseball55 on April 13, 2018, at 17:53:05
> Did you show these to your doctor?
>
> > I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back, maybe even more since thats all I can see on the skin, who knows how many tumors I got in the inside? I thought the lumps were just that, lumps, but now im starting to figure out its a tumor... based on my research... this is how they look (picture from google)
> > https://imgur.com/a/2kfgs
> >
> > damn and I only did a brain scain... next time I will ask for full body scan. No I havent gotten the results yet for the brain scan but I just thought maybe the lumps on me are actually tumors?......
> >
>
>no - I will next time and will ask for a full body scan, but im gonna take 1 step at a time, now that ive done this brain scan Which I found out is actually a CT scan I did not MRI dont know if thats better or worse. Im just gonna wait for the results from the CT brain scan first .
Posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 18:02:45
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 18:02:25
> > Did you show these to your doctor?
> >
> > > I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back, maybe even more since thats all I can see on the skin, who knows how many tumors I got in the inside? I thought the lumps were just that, lumps, but now im starting to figure out its a tumor... based on my research... this is how they look (picture from google)
> > > https://imgur.com/a/2kfgs
> > >
> > > damn and I only did a brain scain... next time I will ask for full body scan. No I havent gotten the results yet for the brain scan but I just thought maybe the lumps on me are actually tumors?......
> > >
> >
> >
>
> no - I will next time and will ask for a full body scan, but im gonna take 1 step at a time, now that ive done this brain scan Which I found out is actually a CT scan I did not MRI dont know if thats better or worse. Im just gonna wait for the results from the CT brain scan first .the Scan was under a minute, very fast.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 14:07:15
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 13, 2018, at 18:02:45
>the Scan was under a minute, very fast.
Yes, that's a CT. A CT is a common way to do detailed scans. It will be quick, and quiet. MRI scans take quite a long time and are extremely noisy, a bit like a fire alarm. Ear protection is used during a head MRI.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 14:08:34
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by baseball55 on April 13, 2018, at 17:53:05
>I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back.
How long have you had them? For many years?
Posted by farshad on April 14, 2018, at 14:33:12
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 14:08:34
> >I have like 4 tumors on my body, 1 on left arm, 1 on right arm, 1 on chest and 1 on lower back.
>
> How long have you had them? For many years?
>
>yes years, exactly when i don't know. im 20 now soon 21. I just thought I had bad skin. I have a question are they the same size as shown on the skin or are they even bigger on the inside ?
The one on the chest I heard comes back when it gets removed? Or is that just for women? I heard tumors that was removed from women breasts come back. Anyway I wish I could speed this process up its so slow.... and who knows im probably getting worse by the minute.
After I get my results and im pretty sure they will find something in my brain I wanna do a full body MRI .
Do you think they will let me do an gamma knife to remove these tumors? becuase I really dont want to do a surgery.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 15:37:00
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 14, 2018, at 14:33:12
Hi,
>yes (I have had them for) years, exactly when I don't know.
A lot of young people have a few lumps on the skin. Some types can be present from birth. Others are minor cysts. Lumps that have stayed the same size for many years are not cancer. You should ask your doctor to have a look to find out what type of lump they are. Many minor lumps need no treatment.
>I have a question are they the same size as shown on the skin or are they even bigger on the inside?
You won't have any on the inside. Since it's been the same for years, it's a minor skin issue.
>I heard tumors that was removed from women breasts come back.
Skin lumps which have been the same for years are not cancer.
>Do you think they will let me do an gamma knife to remove these tumors?
No, gamma knife radiotherapy is used for brain cancers.
If you want a lump removing from the skin, it would be done as a very minor procedure with a bit of local anaesthetic to numb the skin.
Posted by farshad on April 18, 2018, at 9:53:36
In reply to Re: How are you doing? » farshad, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 15:37:00
> Hi,
>
> >yes (I have had them for) years, exactly when I don't know.
>
> A lot of young people have a few lumps on the skin. Some types can be present from birth. Others are minor cysts. Lumps that have stayed the same size for many years are not cancer. You should ask your doctor to have a look to find out what type of lump they are. Many minor lumps need no treatment.
>
> >I have a question are they the same size as shown on the skin or are they even bigger on the inside?
>
> You won't have any on the inside. Since it's been the same for years, it's a minor skin issue.
>
> >I heard tumors that was removed from women breasts come back.
>
> Skin lumps which have been the same for years are not cancer.
>
> >Do you think they will let me do an gamma knife to remove these tumors?
>
> No, gamma knife radiotherapy is used for brain cancers.
>
> If you want a lump removing from the skin, it would be done as a very minor procedure with a bit of local anaesthetic to numb the skin.
>would a CRH tumor outside of the brain cause the same problems as inside the brain?
Posted by farshad on April 18, 2018, at 10:14:49
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 18, 2018, at 9:53:36
> > Hi,
> >
> > >yes (I have had them for) years, exactly when I don't know.
> >
> > A lot of young people have a few lumps on the skin. Some types can be present from birth. Others are minor cysts. Lumps that have stayed the same size for many years are not cancer. You should ask your doctor to have a look to find out what type of lump they are. Many minor lumps need no treatment.
> >
> > >I have a question are they the same size as shown on the skin or are they even bigger on the inside?
> >
> > You won't have any on the inside. Since it's been the same for years, it's a minor skin issue.
> >
> > >I heard tumors that was removed from women breasts come back.
> >
> > Skin lumps which have been the same for years are not cancer.
> >
> > >Do you think they will let me do an gamma knife to remove these tumors?
> >
> > No, gamma knife radiotherapy is used for brain cancers.
> >
> > If you want a lump removing from the skin, it would be done as a very minor procedure with a bit of local anaesthetic to numb the skin.
> >
>
> would a CRH tumor outside of the brain cause the same problems as inside the brain?what im saying is a CRH tumor outside of the brain cause anxiety or mood problems?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 19, 2018, at 10:05:52
In reply to Re: How are you doing?, posted by farshad on April 18, 2018, at 10:14:49
Hi F,
>what im saying is a CRH tumor outside of the brain cause anxiety or mood problems?
Not on its own, no. CRH-releasing tumours in the body can cause anxiety only as one symptom of many, usually in someone with cancer who develops Cushing's type symptoms. Multiple common blood tests would also be abnormal.
Essentially, a tumour is *never* the cause of anxiety lasting 10 years like yours. If you had a tumour or cancer, it would have caused multiple other symptoms unrelated to mental health, starting many years ago.
Why not ask your GP if you can see a psychiatrist or psychologist for help with your anxiety? That could help you.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 12, 2019, at 10:14:38
In reply to How can I block Cortisol?, posted by farshad on March 16, 2018, at 7:42:29
I farshad,
did you get any relief?
Posted by farshad on May 12, 2019, at 12:21:12
In reply to Re: How can I block Cortisol?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 12, 2019, at 10:14:38
> I farshad,
>
> did you get any relief?I'm still on the CRHR1 I know that is my issue- there are two I drugs found to decrease CRHR1 in the amygdala (lithium carbonate,valproic acid) and I have both them in my possession, but I stumbled upon another issue. Over the years my health has deteriorated due to stress making drugs unable to work somehow. I'm not sure the exact cause but I think it has to do with my metabolism is very low. So when I take any drugs they just pass trough me zero effect. That´s why I have ordered Thyroid hormone (t4, didnt find t3) in order to increase my metabolism hoping it will help and I hope it gets absorbed.. also I order progesterone capsules synthetic, Progesterone is a weak but significant agonist of the pregnane X receptor (PXR), and has been found to induce several hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes, such as CYP3A4, especially when concentrations are high , progesterone may have the potential to accelerate the metabolism of various medications. But then Again if I have trouble with drug absorption will they even work..?......
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism
But I KNOW for sure CRHR1 in excess levels is my issue in the Amygdala ,and hippocampus perhaps.
in the amygdala, known as the almond core, anxiety and fear are activated in tiny fractions of a second by the stimulus of unconscious and imperceptible, fast as light flash-thoughts.The almond core, consisting of a small almond-shaped accumulation of neurons, has the characteristic and ability to put the entire organism of the human being into a highly sensitive alert-state and to cause a tension of anxiety or fear. The almond core cooperates with another factor of the nearby brain centre, namely the hippocampus, in which memories, living-experiences, situations and experiences are stored like in an archive.I also have a mutation in LMO 1 and LMO 3. I did research on LMO3 and found this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29609111 '' These results suggest that Lmo3 promotes anxiety-like behavior specifically in the BLA, possibly by altering Crhr1 expression. This study is the first to support a role for Lmo3 in anxiety-like behavior.'' On wiki it says '' LMO3 interacts with the tumor suppressor p53 and regulates its function'' Weird that a tumor surpressor gene also increases anxiety in the amygdala..... But valproic acid also decreases this gene.
Then there are these two CRHR1-IT1 (CRHR1 intronic transcript 1) & MGC57346-CRHR1 which I never found out are. but valproic acid decreases one of them so I supposed it decreases the other too which is good....
Looking back on this thread, the cortisol herbs did have any effect but not as much as I am making it out to be, I felt a little relief and it was huge on me because my anxiety was decreased but it was STILL VERY MUCH THERE.
My last resort if these dont work thyroid hormone or prog capsule are antibiotics/antibacterials and anti-inflammatory drugs, hopefully they are absorbed differently.
Posted by farshad on May 12, 2019, at 14:40:52
In reply to Re: How can I block Cortisol?, posted by farshad on May 12, 2019, at 12:21:12
also olanzapine inhibits CRH in hippocampus but i dont not sure it is my issue i think it is mainly my amygdala and crhr1. I want a real crf1 antagonist like antlarmin which directly inhibits crf1 protein everywhere but these are not easy to get and sites that sell it they cost a lot...
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