ukcarry
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I've been ill a long time, on thyroid supplementation [T3 and4] for 14 years and have had dramatic heart, laboured breathing and other symptoms over the last few months which built to a crisis 2 months ago.
Tests showed very low TSH and very low cortisol on saliva tests: 8.00 am 15.7 [ref range 12.0 to 33.0]
12 Noon 3.2 [ref. range 10.0 to 28.0]
4.00pm 2.3 [ref range 6.0 to 11.8]
Midnight 2.2 [ref range 1.0 to 5.0]
DHEA also had 2 abnormal results, low at 12 Noon and above range at midnight.
I am still waiting for my 24 hour heart holter results.
In view of my arrhythmia and palpitations, I had to stop thyroid meds for a while and then for the last few weeks have been on a v. small dose of T3 only [10 mcg].
Clearly my adrenals are too depleted to support the thyroid medication, which must have built up in the blood.
Over the last 2ish weeks, I have started low-dose hydrocortisone , building slowly to 15 mg daily.
I also take adrenal supportive supplements such as Vit C Pantothenic acid, Tulsi tea, sarsaparilla, some Siberian ginseng.
Over the years I have managed candida with diet, probiotics and Candida Yeast Management, which has kept things at a reasonable level, even with occasional dietary sins!
Hydrocortisone instructions, however, say not to take if you have candida and I am noticing extra soreness/ upper abdominal pain in chest and sternum area, with breathing even more laboured at times [muscles seem to be too tight, like extreme air hunger].
Some days are better than others, but have been totally housebound.
It seems a vicious circle, as I obviously need real help with adrenals [not just the vitamins and herbs] and thyroid, but without exacerbating heartbeat or candida.
I would really appreciate any help here, especially if you have tried treatments for low cortisol that have not made candida worse,
Pinelady
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Carry a very low TSH with a high T4 may indicate
malabsorbtion. Esp. with a normal T3. Meaning it is
out there and the Pit. responds to it, it is not
however being used. Deciphered with your frees. You
cannot take the Thyroid within 4 hours either way
of meds. Of any kind. Per my endo. You did not mention what
you take for the Candida but I suspect that is
part of the problem. As well as low sodium and
others. Hopeful some with adrenal fatigue will chime in.
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Did you get your aldosterone checked as well? just curious. I came out extremely low with both aldosterone and cortisol. I take florinef (low aldosterone) and love it to retain sodium (finally blood pressure!), but the cortisol made me feel icky so i haven't taken it. keep me posted. my adrenals can now manage 2 armour thyroid in morning and one in afternoon. For a long long time i would crash and burn on armour.
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ukcarry
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Thank you both for yor replies. I am going to start taking less HC gradually and more of Nutricology Adrenal cortex. Have also ordered pantethine and maca.
Ruggie, I have a doctor's appointment in 10 days and was going to ask him for various tests, aldosterone/renin included.
I'm glad Florinef is enabling you to take some Armour without crashing,
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