Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Head injuries produce a number of interesting side effects that when observed later in life come across as odd personality quirks. Things that most people consider normal like making decisions and organizations tasks can become nearly impossible for a while. I am told that in the group of people that were unconscious for more than a few minutes from a concussion, that 80% never return to the " competitive " work force due to the decline of certain organizational abilities and the ability to deal with some emotional stresses. I will be talking with a " head injury " expert on Monday late, and will get back with anything that might be helpful. Chris In a message dated 7/24/2005 10:55:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: Hi All, I recently spoke to the mother of a 21-year old young man who had a severe head injury at age 14, which caused his pituitary to shut down. As a result, he has not gone through puberty. In addition, he is hypothyroid. His doctor is recommending testosterone injections and growth hormone, but is also suggesting she and her son look into . I told her I'd look into what I can do and call her befre she schedules an appointment. What isn't clear to me is whether to treat him for the head injury (scalp acupuncture?) or to use herbs to stimulate his development. Or both. While he has grown tall, his musculature is " soft and rounded " according to his mother, and his mentality has not progressed beyond that of a 14-year old. This complicates his care, as he does not have the capacity to make decisions about his care and stick with them. The head injury was caused by physical abuse at the hands of his father. Currently, he is still living with his mother as he is unable to be responsible for himself. My current thinking is to use herbs for the delayed development, and acupuncture to treat any remaining blockages in the head. However, once I see him, I will have a clearer idea about what to do. But I've not found any formulas for delayed puberty in my texts, only for delayed childhood development. Any recommendations of appropriate formulas, particularly in prepared form, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Hi All, I recently spoke to the mother of a 21-year old young man who had a severe head injury at age 14, which caused his pituitary to shut down. As a result, he has not gone through puberty. In addition, he is hypothyroid. His doctor is recommending testosterone injections and growth hormone, but is also suggesting she and her son look into . I told her I'd look into what I can do and call her befre she schedules an appointment. What isn't clear to me is whether to treat him for the head injury (scalp acupuncture?) or to use herbs to stimulate his development. Or both. While he has grown tall, his musculature is " soft and rounded " according to his mother, and his mentality has not progressed beyond that of a 14-year old. This complicates his care, as he does not have the capacity to make decisions about his care and stick with them. The head injury was caused by physical abuse at the hands of his father. Currently, he is still living with his mother as he is unable to be responsible for himself. My current thinking is to use herbs for the delayed development, and acupuncture to treat any remaining blockages in the head. However, once I see him, I will have a clearer idea about what to do. But I've not found any formulas for delayed puberty in my texts, only for delayed childhood development. Any recommendations of appropriate formulas, particularly in prepared form, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Andrea, Your approach seems logical but might want to look at some spleen herbs for the lack of muscle tone. You might want to also consider the additional usage of some high quality essential oils such as the frankinsense, myrrh and even sandalwood as they are high in chemical compounds that can cross the blood brain barrier and carry oxygen, etc. Let me know offline if you want more info on this as wel as resources. Mike W. Bowser, L Ac > < > > > delayed puberty >Sun, 24 Jul 2005 07:54:59 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi All, > >I recently spoke to the mother of a 21-year old young man who had a severe >head injury at age 14, which caused his pituitary to shut down. As a >result, he has not gone through puberty. In addition, he is hypothyroid. >His doctor is recommending testosterone injections and growth hormone, but >is also suggesting she and her son look into . I told her >I'd look into what I can do and call her befre she schedules an >appointment. > >What isn't clear to me is whether to treat him for the head injury (scalp >acupuncture?) or to use herbs to stimulate his development. Or both. >While he has grown tall, his musculature is " soft and rounded " according to >his mother, and his mentality has not progressed beyond that of a 14-year >old. This complicates his care, as he does not have the capacity to make >decisions about his care and stick with them. The head injury was caused >by physical abuse at the hands of his father. Currently, he is still >living with his mother as he is unable to be responsible for himself. > >My current thinking is to use herbs for the delayed development, and >acupuncture to treat any remaining blockages in the head. However, once I >see him, I will have a clearer idea about what to do. But I've not found >any formulas for delayed puberty in my texts, only for delayed childhood >development. > >Any recommendations of appropriate formulas, particularly in prepared form, >would be greatly appreciated. > >Thank you, > > > > > Start your day with - make it your home page > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Head injuries produce a number of interesting side effects that when observed later in life come across as odd personality quirks. >>>>I highly recommend EEG-biofeedback for these patients.It can be lifesaving. Oakland, CA 94609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Thanks, Chris! Andrea Beth Musiclear wrote: Head injuries produce a number of interesting side effects that when observed later in life come across as odd personality quirks. Things that most people consider normal like making decisions and organizations tasks can become nearly impossible for a while. I am told that in the group of people that were unconscious for more than a few minutes from a concussion, that 80% never return to the " competitive " work force due to the decline of certain organizational abilities and the ability to deal with some emotional stresses. I will be talking with a " head injury " expert on Monday late, and will get back with anything that might be helpful. Chris In a message dated 7/24/2005 10:55:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: Hi All, I recently spoke to the mother of a 21-year old young man who had a severe head injury at age 14, which caused his pituitary to shut down. As a result, he has not gone through puberty. In addition, he is hypothyroid. His doctor is recommending testosterone injections and growth hormone, but is also suggesting she and her son look into . I told her I'd look into what I can do and call her befre she schedules an appointment. What isn't clear to me is whether to treat him for the head injury (scalp acupuncture?) or to use herbs to stimulate his development. Or both. While he has grown tall, his musculature is " soft and rounded " according to his mother, and his mentality has not progressed beyond that of a 14-year old. This complicates his care, as he does not have the capacity to make decisions about his care and stick with them. The head injury was caused by physical abuse at the hands of his father. Currently, he is still living with his mother as he is unable to be responsible for himself. My current thinking is to use herbs for the delayed development, and acupuncture to treat any remaining blockages in the head. However, once I see him, I will have a clearer idea about what to do. But I've not found any formulas for delayed puberty in my texts, only for delayed childhood development. Any recommendations of appropriate formulas, particularly in prepared form, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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