TO: Everyone Re: Info For Kelly In Memphis, TN

[Jimlow]

Dear Posters, There is a lady in Memphis, TN, named Kelly, who has a husband with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dementia. She has corresponded with me by e-mail after seeing an article that states; PTSD patients can have altered thyroid function. I didn't have much to tell her about this. Her husband was electricuted nearly ten years ago and they believe brain-dammage might be causing some of his symptoms. I do know that the pituitary and hypothalamous are in the brain and help regulate the thyroid. Could there be "post Traumatic Hypothyroidism"?
I really feel for this couple because he is having severe depression with this. I sent them a Cortisol/DHEA test for him to take, to see if his adrenal hormones have been affected (BodyBalance Brand-StressCheck) but I also recommended she have him get thyroid tests. I told them about "HealthCheck USA", a company that stes up blood testing. She said she is creating a website right now, on the subject and I'll post that web-address when she completes it but if you have info for her, I'll pass it along or tell her to look for it on here.

[Jimlow]

TNT, Thanks for your imput. YES, they have though about getting an MRI, to check for brain dammage etc... but haven't been able to due to cost. The husband has been trying to get on disability and even this has been a great struggle for them. He has been to Dr.s who actually thought he was faking his condition, so would not help him get the disability. He did finally see a psychiatrist who confirmed the dementia part of it and also said he has brain dammage.
I know they would appreciate your prayers too TNT. I'm going to go ahead and tell you his name is Faron because there's no way anyone is going to be able to get their personal info. from a first name. Memphis is a huge place. A lot of people have revealed their first names on this forum, so I'm sure I'm not doing wrong with this only. I gave you his name TNT for prayer purposes. My prayers are with you and your family too and I'm also going to have my brother request prayer for you, before his Church which he Pastors.
Thanks for your concern and Bless You & Your Husband!

[tnt406]

HI MR.JIMLOW IT COULD BE POSSIBLE TO GET POST TRAUMATIC HYPOTHYROIDISM.YOU SAID HE WAS ELCETROCUTED 10 YEARS AGO.THE HYPOTHALAMOUS AND PITUITARY GLAND ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER.THE HYPOTHALAMOUS IS ON TOP AND THE PITUITARY IS ATTACHED BY A LITTLE STALK.HIS BRAIN ALL SO GOT AFFECTED WHEN HE GOT ELECTROCUTED.DID HIS WIFE EVER SAY IF THEY DONE A MRI?THE PITUITARY GLAND IS ALL SO HARD TO SEE IT IS SMALL LIKE A PEA.THEY HAVE TO DO EXTENSIVE TEST IN ORDER TO DETECT IT.I DON'T KNOW IF THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP OR NOT I HOPE SO.WHICH BRINGS ME TO ANOTHER SUBJECT I HAVE A 6 CENTIMTER BLOOD CLOT ON MY CEREBRAL ARTERY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BRAIN.THINK THERE MIGHT BE A CONNECTION?MAY BE SOME THING WORTH CHECKING IN TO IF YOU THINK IT IS.I'LL TALK TO YOU LATER.GOD BLESS YOU MR.JIMLOW AND YOUR LOVING WIFE.TNT406