biorythm Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hi. I have been searching the interenet for possible reasons why essential fatty acid supplements effect my brain. Im talking about borage oils, flax seed oils, fish oils, ect ect. I have tried combined or one at a time and have tried cold pressed and pill forms. A little background. I have a very sensitive pituitary gland. About 4 years ago I had a pituitary tumour removed. I am familiar with many different types of headaches(sinus, pressure, meninjitus, eye pain, ect.). My pituitary is a little more sensitive now I believe(ie. I cant drink as much anymore without getting headaches.. as in I believe I am more likely to get headaches from drinking now, than I was pre op. The acute pain I feel whenever I take an omega-6 or omega-3 fatty acid supplement I know as the same pain from a pituitary comprimise. The only thing I can think of is it is causing edema in the pituitary gland region which is pressing on the optic nerve and thus causing the acute pain. The only other pain I could think of that would related to a pituitary gland would be the C.S.F being comprimised due to leakages of a pituitary adenoma or the pituitary gland itself. But the pain I feel is not indicitive of this. Ie there is no stiff neck or discomfort. Rather it feels like something is pressing on my optic nerve. So not 100% sure its the pituitary gland but it definitly is in that region with the optic nerve. I have read some studies online where apparently omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids made rat/mice pituitary glands more sensitive. But from the brief description of the tests I dont understand what they mean by more sensitive. Personal I thought omega-3 and 6s were supposed to reduce inflammatory responses in people(ie arthitis and allergies). Any discussion on or possible insight on how omega-3s and omega 6s effect the brain, or what might be going on here would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Ask your doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biorythm Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ask your doctor. funny my doctor said ask about it on scienceforums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xittenn Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just a guess . . . . maybe taking the supplements increases the amount of long chain fatty acids and your cell chemistry is intolerant to this increase. Maybe you are showing signs of a mild form of Adrenoleukodystrophy. Another guess . . . . you are already in pain you are just not aware of it and the omega 3's are reducing inflammation which allows you to regain sensation. Final guess . . . . you are overdosing on fatty acids and it is causing your brain to hemorrhage. 2 of 3 guesses say don't do that . . . . all three guesses say unless your doctor is certain about what your problem is you might want to get a second opinion from a specialist. I'm sure if you feel that strongly about the issue your doctor will refer you to somebody. ** disclaimer I am not a doctor and am only reviewing some of the possibilities based on the literature made available to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 funny my doctor said ask about it on scienceforums Change your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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