Posted by mcpw on October 29, 2009, at 3:47:57
In reply to serotonin and bone density, posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2008, at 9:05:43
Interesting to note the link with serotonin. There is a strong history of osteoporosis in my family and being a 61 year old male thought it wise to have a Dexa scan to check my status, Surprised to find that my hip score is 3.3 on Z scale. Very dense bones and perhaps explains why I have always had trouble floating in water! I have noted the possible link to the LPR5 gene though have no idea whether this is the link in my case.
However, I have suffered from chronic idiopathic urticaria most of my life which had a very strong diurnal pattern. I would wake up clear but would be covered within 5 minutes of waking up, even if I did not move, and would have a second attack in the evening. I always suspected it was triggered by a diurnally fluctuating hormone, serotonin being a strong suspect.
Has anyone come across a similar connection? Any suggestions?
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