Brain Tumor Recovery – Part II – Steroid Psychosis
Posted By Lori L. On Saturday, January 7th 2012. Under Acne, Being your own advocate, hemangiomablastoma, Insomnia, Steroid Psychosis, Stress Tags: adrenal, cortisol, dexamethasone, insomnia, moon face, prednisone, steroid induced acne, steroid psychosis, stress hormone
As detailed in Part I, I had a benign brain tumor removed on December 24, 2011. Surgery went perfectly, the tumor was fully-excised, and I was released from the hospital 3 days post-op. The main medication I have been required to take for the two weeks post-op is called Dexamethasone. ... Continue Reading
Can’t Sleep? Try Melatonin
Posted By Lori L. On Wednesday, July 27th 2011. Under Being your own advocate, Insomnia, Stress, Weight Loss Tags: anti-oxidant, insomnia, melatonin, sleep
Melatonin is a widely available and inexpensive supplement that aids sleep, but has also recently been found to have anti-oxidant effects which may prevent Alzheimer's and slow down the aging process.
QUALITY SLEEP
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. This little gland is light-sensitive and as ... Continue Reading
