3- Morning cortisol levels were low.... - Vit C, bioflavanoids, magnesium, pantothemic acid
4- Adrenvive (herb)
What do you guys think? Obviously I'm gonna run it by my LLMD... but I really want my adrenal functions back to normal and cortisol levels back to normal.
This local doctor told me that the cortisol levels hold the key to almost all hormone, neurotransmitter, adrenal functions.
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bump Anybody's LLMD's recommend they take these?
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I don't know. By out of whack, do you mean low (adrenal fatigue)?
Phosphatidylserine could conceivably lower cortisol. I'm not sure what kind of action it would have in the presence of adrenal fatigue.
Vit. C and B complex can't hurt. Maybe Ashwagandha and Rhodiola.... Mag and Pant acid also good...not sure about the others...
There's always Isocort and then low dose cortisol too...
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ya, i need to lower cortisol at night and raise it in the mornings.
adrenal fatigue, yes
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I have very high cortisol levels in the am (7am) was my first spit sample. So maybe that means they are also too high in the wee hrs and causing me not to sleep.
I have been going nuts this week trying to find a doc that would do a whole hormonal workup. No matter how many sleep meds they put me on, makes no difference.
Anyone have any ideas for high cortisol and what tests I should ask for?
Canefan, you are very lucky to have the MD you have! At least you are getting some testing.
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I take a similar regime, prescribed by my LLMD
I have only one adrenal gland and my cortisol testing was at the low end
He has his own adrenal support formula, I can't use any licorice due to Hx of secondary hypertension from hyperaldosteronism
If the C, B vits, B5 hadn't helped he would have put me on low dose hydrocortisone (cortef) but I improved with the natural supplements.
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kltyl,
I see a different doctor for my adrenal support.
Renee K,
No licorice because what?? I'm trying to understand
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I had Conn's Syndrome, secondary hypertension caused by an adrenal adenoma excreting excess aldosterone.
Some say licorice can increase aldosterone thus increasing salt retention and elevating BP
My bp is much improved since having an adrenal gland removed but it is not wise for me to take anything that might raise my bp, I remain salt sensitive as it is.
for those without adrenal issues there are conflicting reports on licorice's effect on blood pressure.
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Just came from my llmd, who said my adrenals are slow too. suggested 600mg of NAC 2 times daily and licorice.
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licorice helps but may drop testosterone levels...
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My LLMD just recommended I take Adrenal Gland Tissue.
I'll start tomorrow morning.
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Canesfan-
Was your local Dr. able to perform all those hormonal tests through bloodwork or did he require urine and saliva as well?
Reason being, I am trying to get the same kind of work up (neuro-transmitter, hormonal, etc) and it looks like they all require urine/saliva.
If it's possible to accurately test these levels through blood, it would makes things a bit easier.
Please let me know if you get a chance.
Thanks
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wow- just looked at this thread while researching phosphatidylserine: Canefan, you've come a long way in a short time with that treatment, judging by your posts about adrenals and sleep and such.
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