I have a huge insomnia problem...been doing some research online about it and discovering that there could be a big hormone imbalance issue either caused by the lack of sleep, and/or increased and aggravated by the stress from dealing with chronic pain.
Wondering if anyone has had thorough testing of all hormones and if so what treatment was administered afterwards. It's so hard to get in to see an endrocrinologist and I'm not so confident a primary physician will know all the tests to administer. I am forced to go this route and wonder if anyone has any advice or been through some of the special tests beyond blood work.
Aside from Alastair's suggestions...I am really interested in knowing whether anyone has been tested for their homone levels for insomnia problems?
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Injured 9/01
Annular tears L4/5 & L5/S1
denied adr by insurance for 2 level charite as well as hybrid fusion at L5/S1 with Charite at L4/5.
New ins paid for 2 level lumbar prodisc surgery on 4/7/08 (at age 39) with Dr. Westerlund, at Core Orthop
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