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Oh internet, I’m hoping this lands somewhere that can help point me in the right direction.
The Mystery Unfolds
My 15-year-old son has been facing a puzzling health issue for the past 4 years. He woke up one day feeling different, describing his symptoms as derealization/depersonalization and noticing a change in his right eye’s vision. He feels like he has lost peripheral vision in that area and resorts to physically harming himself, adding to his emotional turmoil. To make matters worse, he also experiences erectile dysfunction, leaving us baffled and desperate for answers.
The Search for Answers
We have visited countless doctors, undergone numerous tests, including blood work, head MRI, and ultrasound for the ED. Despite all efforts, the medical professionals have attributed his symptoms to depression, putting him on antidepressants and cognitive therapy. While we appreciate their efforts, we can’t shake the feeling that there may be something more sinister at play.
Possible Explanations
As a concerned parent, I can’t help but wonder if his symptoms could be linked to a malfunction in his pituitary gland. Could this be the root cause of his complex health issues? I’m uncertain whether the MRI covered this area or if further investigation is needed to rule out any abnormalities.
A Heartbreaking Reality
My heart aches witnessing my son struggle daily with these debilitating symptoms. At 5’7″ and 130lbs, he leads a healthy lifestyle with no history of alcohol or drug use, making his situation all the more perplexing. With no traumatic event triggering his condition, we are left grappling with the mystery surrounding his health.
Seeking Support
If anyone has experienced similar symptoms or has any insights to offer, please reach out. Your support and advice could be the lifeline we need to navigate this challenging journey and uncover the truth behind my son’s medical mystery.
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Pituitary would show up in blood tests. If it was a non hormone secreting tumor that was big enough to cause vision changes it wouldn’t just be on one side and it would still cause a decrease in pituitary hormones on lab testing. Have his eyes been looked at? This does sound potentially psychiatric in nature, but it’s possible there is something going on with his actual eye. Is he having these symptoms all the time? Because another possibility would be a migraine disorder.
Has he had an EEG? Depersonalization/derealization can be symptoms of temporal lobe seizures.