Wanted to throw this out to the docs and others here who deal with TBI.
A Dr. Mark L. Gordon has termed what he calls TBI - Hormone Dysfunction Syndrome (PCS).
Basic premise is, as I read it, TBI causes some damage/dysfunction of the pituitary with resulting alteration in some hormones. According to Gordon:
“Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is now recognized as a causative factor for hormonal deficiencies associated with personality changes. Psychological, Physiological, and Physical manifestations like; depression, anxiety, mood swings, bouts of anger, memory loss, inability to concentrate, learning disabilities, sleep deprivation, increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes, loss of libido, menstrual irregularities, pre-mature menopause, obesity, loss of lean body mass, muscular weakness, and a number of other medical conditions can arise subsequent to head trauma.”
I wanted to pass it along those who work in this area to see if it’s of interest and if it passes the smell test.
His CV, articles, etc found at:
He appears to direct most of his interest to vets with TBI. If it’s info that’s of value, great.