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Topic: Herbal Substitute/Replacement?

Scrappy
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Member # 25888

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I'm currently on hydrocortisone for low cortisol levels.

This was prescribed by my former LLMD when I started working with him.

I had to change doctors. I would only use the term LLMD rather loosely for the current doctor.

She is really knocking down the amount of hydrocortisone. This makes me slightly nervous especially without re-testing.

While I don't like being on such a medication, my original LLMD put me on it for apparently good reason.

Is there a herbal substitute that acts similarly due to low cortisol levels?

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whitmore
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Member # 28721

posted

Licorice extract?

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Scrappy
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Member # 25888

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Thank you, I will look into that.

I do recall there being two types (one is de-glycerized or something like that).

Might you know which one would be appropriate?

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seibertneurolyme
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Member # 6416

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The whole root -- nnot the deglycerized is what you are looking for. DGL can be good for G.I. issues but would not have a cortisone like effect.

Adaptogenic herbs such as Siberian ginseng (eleuthero) and rhodiola would also be helpful to rebuild adrenal function. Also needs lots of vitamin C and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5).

Bea Seibert

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