Re: I Finally Got My Saliva Cortisol Results...

[Guest guest]

I am assuming since I have not received any comments that my adrenal health is

fine.

Thanks.

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> I finally got my saliva cortisol results that I have been trying to get done

for 2 months - 2 times the lab screwed up the vials and on the third, we finally

got results.

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> A bit of history - hypo for 27 years, on Synthroid 26 years, am now on Armour.

Past year, have been on 90mg but did try to raise to 105mg a couple of months

ago but was unsuccessful due to heart issues (PVCs). Once I backed down to 90mg

again, I feel better although I know any thyroid labs will be off because they

were off before I started the 105mg (basically I was low T4).

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> Past post comments felt that I was Reverse T3 and low ferritin - do not have

new results to see how the issues are right now. Earlier comments suggested

that I get the saliva cortisol performed - so now I have.

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> On the saliva cortisol issues, below are my results. I know nothing about

cortisol so opinions are appreciated:

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> 7:00 - 9:00 AM reading: 371 (range 100 to 750)

> 3:00 - 5:00 PM reading: 90 (range 20 to 400)

> 11:00 PM to midnight reading: 56 (range below 100)

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> Additional info, if needed: my morning temp is fine at a constant 98.2

degrees (before getting out of bed); BP has risen during these winter months -

that has been my standard for the past 2 years - good readings in

Spring/Summer/Fall but high readings during the Winter (maybe it is being cooped

up during this weather because yesterday when I got outside in the sunshine, my

BP was excellent); some fatigue - worse some days, okay other days; I sleep well

at night without problems.

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> Thanks.

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[Guest guest]

>I am assuming since I have not received any comments that my adrenal health is

fine.

Sorry, looks like you got missed. Val's on a break for a week so I

shall do my best

>> 7:00 - 9:00 AM reading: 371 (range 100 to 750)

>> 3:00 - 5:00 PM reading: 90 (range 20 to 400)

>> 11:00 PM to midnight reading: 56 (range below 100)

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we look for the AM one being top of the range, yours is less than half

way, this looks like trouble to me

There are normally 4 samples and the mid day one should be half way,

you only have 3 and the middle one is well under half way, I would

like to see it higher

The third is OK

Are you suffering adrenal issues? Have you graphed temperatures, are

they stable?

Nick

[Guest guest]

I am 100% new to adrenal issues - only got tested because others commented that

may be a reason why I am having issues when trying to raise my dose. The only

temp I take is my morning basal temp which is staying consistently at 98.2 - I

have not taken any other temps during the day - not even sure when to take

additional readings.

The lab I used only takes 3 readings, a 7-9 AM, a 3-5 PM, and a 11 to midnight.

I am not really sure what IS adrenal issue - again, I am 100% new to this

situation.

I guess I have more reading to do on this subject - wasn't going to go further

unless someone felt these readings were out of sync.

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> >I am assuming since I have not received any comments that my adrenal health

is fine.

>

> Sorry, looks like you got missed. Val's on a break for a week so I

> shall do my best

>

> >> 7:00 - 9:00 AM reading: 371 (range 100 to 750)

> >> 3:00 - 5:00 PM reading: 90 (range 20 to 400)

> >> 11:00 PM to midnight reading: 56 (range below 100)

> >>

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> we look for the AM one being top of the range, yours is less than half

> way, this looks like trouble to me

>

> There are normally 4 samples and the mid day one should be half way,

> you only have 3 and the middle one is well under half way, I would

> like to see it higher

>

> The third is OK

>

> Are you suffering adrenal issues? Have you graphed temperatures, are

> they stable?

>

> Nick

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks - I'll get to reading. I DO have STTM book but I will also read the

links you provided.

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> >

> >I am not really sure what IS adrenal issue - again, I am 100% new to this

situation.

> >I guess I have more reading to do on this subject - wasn't going to go

further unless someone felt these readings were out of sync.

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> Adrenal issues cause all sorts of odd effects and intolerance to

> thyroid meds.

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> A list of symptoms is here

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> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/adrenal-info/

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> Treatment suggestions here

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> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/adrenal-info/how-to-treat/

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> The temperature test in the Dr Rind link from here

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> http://thyroid-rt3.com/temperat.htm

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> Nick

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