Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 > Hi everyone, Hi and welcome to our Forum. We will do all we can to help you, but if you have any questions at any time, just shout. > I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed> in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and> my T4 was 7. After gradually increasing my dose of levothyroxine up to> 100mcg my TSH was 0.02 and my T4,26. My GP advised me that I needed to> reduce to 75 mcg although I felt okay I was surprised that "this was> as good as it gets!". In February my bloods were checked again TSH> 0.02 T4 16, I was surprised as I had been hoping to increase my dose> as I had been feeling down, but my GP said that I was slightly over> with my TSH being so low, but she promised to do my blood again in> May. So in May TSH 0.33 no T4 as the lab doesn't test if your TSH is> in range.As I was still feeling down and tired my GP allowed me to> increase by 12.5 mg so that I was taking 87.5 mg, felt fine had a few> missed heartbeats initially but then did seem to improve. August> routine blood test TSH 0.29 GP happy for me to stay on this dose.> Suddenly late August began to have cramp like pains in my thigh> muscles when I was relaxing and my legs felt a bit jelly-like this was> on and off initially but gradually began to bother me everyday. I> began to wonder if it might be the levothyroxine as muscle cramps and> weakness are one of the side effects of over-dosage. I decided to go> back down to 75mcg and see if it went away. It did after the first 4-5> days but then after two weeks came back. Reading this so far, it sounds as if you have low adrenal reserve and because of this, your body is unable to tolerate the levothyroxine. You may also not be converting the inactice levothyroxine (T4) into the 'active hormone T3. Your doctor should test your Free T3 to see if this is the case, as obviously, the T4 is going nowhere. If T4 isn't being converted into T3, your muscles can become effected and many people experience the pains you describe (myself ioncluded) because your muscles without T3 can go into quite severe spasms. Have been to see my GP who> has done numerous blood tests all normal and my TSH is now 0.93.> However,I am feeling a little more tired and seem to be suffering from> episodes of low blood sugar which comes on suddenly out of the blue. I> feel shaky, dizzy, hungry and just want to lie down. This happened the> other day when I had gone out for a day shopping. I had eaten a good> breakfast driven to the shopping centre, spent about an hour looking> round and then suddenly 'went off'. I felt unwell until about half an> hour after eating but I just felt drained and wanted to go home. Go to our website www.tpa-uk.org.uk and also into the FILES in this Forum through the Home Page thyroid treatment and read everything you can find there about adrenals, and also do the adrenal questionnaire and let us know how you score. If this is your problem, and I think it is, you can get adrenal supplements in the form of Nutri Adrenal Extra. When you start taking them, it is advisable to stop your thyroid hormone r eplacement to get your adrenals properly boosted, and then after say, a couple of weeks, introduce your thyroxine slowly again. Some people find they need less thyroid hormone replacement when their adrenals have been boosted. You can overcome this problem ~ though your doctor may not recognise this as being the problem. With adrenals, most GP's only recognise s Disease and Cushing's syndrome and no shade of grey inbetween normal and compromised glands. This> seems to happen most weekends and I cannot pinpoint the cause as I> always have a good breakfast. I have looked up the symptoms for> adrenal fatigue and am beginning to wonder if this may be my problem> as I have never taken anything other than Levothyroxine. Many years> ago I remember feeling lightheaded and shaky when I was hungry. I have> been back to see my GP armed with information about adrenal fatigue> and she has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist. Do you have access to a BP Machine. Take your BP sitting down and when you have done this, leave the cuff in place and immediately take it again on standing. If you have adrenal fatigue, your GP should drop by several points. You could ask your doctor to do this test for you. I am worried> about going to the consultant as I feel as though he may just think> I'm a hypochondriac, and I am not very outgoing and will not fight my> case. Has anyone else suffered from these symptoms or can anyone offer> any reassurance or advice please. I dont know whether I should> increase my dose back up to 87.5 mcg now as I'm sure I was better> apart from the leg cramps but this has settled down a bit. Help! Probably the majority of hypothyroid sufferers have suffered these symptoms and please be assured, we can help you with this. As mentioned to other members, you can get a 24 hour salivary adrenal profile test done through NPTech Services. They will test to see where your cortisol and DHEA lie at four specific times during the day. Details are in our Files under NPTech Services with the prices they charge. The NHS do a Synacthen test, but I am told this test would even make a dead donkey kick, so I wouldn't bother with that. Luv - Sheila> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 > > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > Hi and welcome to our Forum. We will do all we can to help you, but if > you have any questions at any time, just shout. > > > > I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed > > in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and > > my T4 was 7. After gradually increasing my dose of levothyroxine up to > > 100mcg my TSH was 0.02 and my T4,26. My GP advised me that I needed to > > reduce to 75 mcg although I felt okay I was surprised that " this was > > as good as it gets! " . In February my bloods were checked again TSH > > 0.02 T4 16, I was surprised as I had been hoping to increase my dose > > as I had been feeling down, but my GP said that I was slightly over > > with my TSH being so low, but she promised to do my blood again in > > May. So in May TSH 0.33 no T4 as the lab doesn't test if your TSH is > > in range.As I was still feeling down and tired my GP allowed me to > > increase by 12.5 mg so that I was taking 87.5 mg, felt fine had a few > > missed heartbeats initially but then did seem to improve. August > > routine blood test TSH 0.29 GP happy for me to stay on this dose. > > Suddenly late August began to have cramp like pains in my thigh > > muscles when I was relaxing and my legs felt a bit jelly-like this was > > on and off initially but gradually began to bother me everyday. I > > began to wonder if it might be the levothyroxine as muscle cramps and > > weakness are one of the side effects of over-dosage. I decided to go > > back down to 75mcg and see if it went away. It did after the first 4-5 > > days but then after two weeks came back. > > Reading this so far, it sounds as if you have low adrenal reserve and > because of this, your body is unable to tolerate the levothyroxine. You > may also not be converting the inactice levothyroxine (T4) into the > 'active hormone T3. Your doctor should test your Free T3 to see if this > is the case, as obviously, the T4 is going nowhere. If T4 isn't being > converted into T3, your muscles can become effected and many people > experience the pains you describe (myself ioncluded) because your > muscles without T3 can go into quite severe spasms. > > Have been to see my GP who > > has done numerous blood tests all normal and my TSH is now 0.93. > > However,I am feeling a little more tired and seem to be suffering from > > episodes of low blood sugar which comes on suddenly out of the blue. I > > feel shaky, dizzy, hungry and just want to lie down. This happened the > > other day when I had gone out for a day shopping. I had eaten a good > > breakfast driven to the shopping centre, spent about an hour looking > > round and then suddenly 'went off'. I felt unwell until about half an > > hour after eating but I just felt drained and wanted to go home. > > Go to our website www.tpa-uk.org.uk <http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk> and also > into the FILES in this Forum through the Home Page > thyroid treatment > <thyroid treatment> and read > everything you can find there about adrenals, and also do the adrenal > questionnaire and let us know how you score. If this is your problem, > and I think it is, you can get adrenal supplements in the form of Nutri > Adrenal Extra. When you start taking them, it is advisable to stop your > thyroid hormone r eplacement to get your adrenals properly boosted, and > then after say, a couple of weeks, introduce your thyroxine slowly > again. Some people find they need less thyroid hormone replacement when > their adrenals have been boosted. You can overcome this problem ~ though > your doctor may not recognise this as being the problem. With adrenals, > most GP's only recognise s Disease and Cushing's syndrome and no > shade of grey inbetween normal and compromised glands. > > This > > seems to happen most weekends and I cannot pinpoint the cause as I > > always have a good breakfast. I have looked up the symptoms for > > adrenal fatigue and am beginning to wonder if this may be my problem > > as I have never taken anything other than Levothyroxine. Many years > > ago I remember feeling lightheaded and shaky when I was hungry. I have > > been back to see my GP armed with information about adrenal fatigue > > and she has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist. > > Do you have access to a BP Machine. Take your BP sitting down and when > you have done this, leave the cuff in place and immediately take it > again on standing. If you have adrenal fatigue, your GP should drop by > several points. You could ask your doctor to do this test for you. > > I am worried > > about going to the consultant as I feel as though he may just think > > I'm a hypochondriac, and I am not very outgoing and will not fight my > > case. Has anyone else suffered from these symptoms or can anyone offer > > any reassurance or advice please. I dont know whether I should > > increase my dose back up to 87.5 mcg now as I'm sure I was better > > apart from the leg cramps but this has settled down a bit. Help! > > Probably the majority of hypothyroid sufferers have suffered these > symptoms and please be assured, we can help you with this. As mentioned > to other members, you can get a 24 hour salivary adrenal profile test > done through NPTech Services. They will test to see where your cortisol > and DHEA lie at four specific times during the day. Details are in our > Files under NPTech Services with the prices they charge. The NHS do a > Synacthen test, but I am told this test would even make a dead donkey > kick, so I wouldn't bother with that. > > Luv - Sheila > > >Hi Sheila, Thankyou so much for getting back to me so quickly. It feels good to know that I am not going crazy and that others have been in my position. I did do the adrenal questionnaire and scored around 44. I do have access to a bp machine and have found that my bp increases slightly going from lying to standing. Do you think I should wait until my appointment with the endo on 7th Dec to request T3 blood test or would you have it done sooner? Where do I get the nutri adrenal support from and is it safe to take it anyway without the result of the T3 blood test? Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 To be honest Lizzie, I would wait to see your endocrinologist to ask for a Free T3 test because if you ask your GP, no doubt he will say, the endocrinologist has to recommend this test. It will be interesting to see if your endo. actually does recommend it. You say your BP increases from sitting down to standing. In the case of low adrenal reserve, your BP actually drops when standing from sitting. perhaps you should check again. Anybody can purchase Nutri Adrenal Extra from http://www.yournutritionshop.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=657 & gclid=CJq9_-Ld6o8CFQd3MAodHlKdGw - and yes, as it is a natural product, it is very safe. Luv - Sheila Hi Sheila,Thankyou so much for getting back to me so quickly. It feels good toknow that I am not going crazy and that others have been in myposition. I did do the adrenal questionnaire and scored around 44. Ido have access to a bp machine and have found that my bp increasesslightly going from lying to standing. Do you think I should waituntil my appointment with the endo on 7th Dec to request T3 blood testor would you have it done sooner? Where do I get the nutri adrenalsupport from and is it safe to take it anyway without the result ofthe T3 blood test?Thankyou No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.0/1139 - Release Date: 19/11/2007 12:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 What do you call a good breakfast, Lizzie? A breakfast - or any meal come to that - that is high in carbohydrate, (cereals etc.), can cause a spike in the blood-suger levels. This then stimulates production of insulin which reduces the levels rapidly and can cause a " crash " . It also leads to deposit of fat as the glucose is removed from the blood and put into " store " . This is the main reason for yo-yo dieting that a lot of people suffer from. Eat a breakfast high in fat and protein and see if this still happens. Two or three rashers of bacon, two eggs, however you like them, and some mushrooms and tomatoes (without added suger of course) keeps me going from 8:00 until at least 16:00 without any feeling of hunger. Drink cream in your coffee, too, not skimmed milk. Hope this helps. See http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/ for further info. Graham > > Hi everyone, > I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed > in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and > my T4 was 7. After gradually increasing my dose of levothyroxine up to > 100mcg my TSH was 0.02 and my T4,26. My GP advised me that I needed to > reduce to 75 mcg although I felt okay I was surprised that " this was > as good as it gets! " . In February my bloods were checked again TSH > 0.02 T4 16, I was surprised as I had been hoping to increase my dose > as I had been feeling down, but my GP said that I was slightly over > with my TSH being so low, but she promised to do my blood again in > May. So in May TSH 0.33 no T4 as the lab doesn't test if your TSH is > in range.As I was still feeling down and tired my GP allowed me to > increase by 12.5 mg so that I was taking 87.5 mg, felt fine had a few > missed heartbeats initially but then did seem to improve. August > routine blood test TSH 0.29 GP happy for me to stay on this dose. > Suddenly late August began to have cramp like pains in my thigh > muscles when I was relaxing and my legs felt a bit jelly-like this was > on and off initially but gradually began to bother me everyday. I > began to wonder if it might be the levothyroxine as muscle cramps and > weakness are one of the side effects of over-dosage. I decided to go > back down to 75mcg and see if it went away. It did after the first 4-5 > days but then after two weeks came back. Have been to see my GP who > has done numerous blood tests all normal and my TSH is now 0.93. > However,I am feeling a little more tired and seem to be suffering from > episodes of low blood sugar which comes on suddenly out of the blue. I > feel shaky, dizzy, hungry and just want to lie down. This happened the > other day when I had gone out for a day shopping. I had eaten a good > breakfast driven to the shopping centre, spent about an hour looking > round and then suddenly 'went off'. I felt unwell until about half an > hour after eating but I just felt drained and wanted to go home. This > seems to happen most weekends and I cannot pinpoint the cause as I > always have a good breakfast. I have looked up the symptoms for > adrenal fatigue and am beginning to wonder if this may be my problem > as I have never taken anything other than Levothyroxine. Many years > ago I remember feeling lightheaded and shaky when I was hungry. I have > been back to see my GP armed with information about adrenal fatigue > and she has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist. I am worried > about going to the consultant as I feel as though he may just think > I'm a hypochondriac, and I am not very outgoing and will not fight my > case. Has anyone else suffered from these symptoms or can anyone offer > any reassurance or advice please. I dont know whether I should > increase my dose back up to 87.5 mcg now as I'm sure I was better > apart from the leg cramps but this has settled down a bit. Help! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 > > Hi everyone, > I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed > in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and > my T4 was 7. After gradually increasing my dose of levothyroxine up to > 100mcg my TSH was 0.02 and my T4,26. My GP advised me that I needed to > reduce to 75 mcg although I felt okay I was surprised that " this was > as good as it gets! " . In February my bloods were checked again TSH > 0.02 T4 16, I was surprised as I had been hoping to increase my dose > as I had been feeling down, but my GP said that I was slightly over > with my TSH being so low, but she promised to do my blood again in > May. So in May TSH 0.33 no T4 as the lab doesn't test if your TSH is > in range.As I was still feeling down and tired my GP allowed me to > increase by 12.5 mg so that I was taking 87.5 mg, felt fine had a Nobody else seems to have commented on this bit, so here goes. Fooey to your GP. Trying to medicate you according to your TSH level is the wrong approach. Treating the patient and not the lab tests is what is important. In this case, your GP is not even treating the right lab tests. Once you are on thyroid replacement, your TSH is fairly unimportant - of course it is going to be suppressed; a diagnosis of over-medication cannot be obtained from this alone. If you are not converting T4 to T3, then it is possible to still be profoundly hypothyroid while showing a high level of T4. If so, then an ignorant GP will look at your results, decide you are over- medicated, and reduce your dose. So you really need to get a fuller picture. I am astonished that they won't test your T3. These are not expensive tests. But in any case, blood tests have their limits, as you have found; they show what is in the blood, but not what is important - what is in the cells. For this reason, I wonder if you should go straight for saliva testing. If you ring the Red Apple Clinic on 01633 262772, ask for the combined thyroid & adrenal panel, and tell them you're with Thyroid UK, they'll send you out the sample tubes. Costs roughly £150 but well worth it. It's easy and I found it very informative. For instance, mine showed severe adrenal fatigue (which blood tests did show, kinda) and low T3 levels which blood tests did NOT show. And the other thing I think you need is a better doctor. You need someone who is clued up about thyroid & adrenal matters, not a generalist who clearly is not. Whereabouts are you based? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 > > Hi everyone, > I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed > in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and > my T4 was 7. After gradually increasing my dose of levothyroxine up to > 100mcg my TSH was 0.02 and my T4,26. My GP advised me that I needed to > reduce to 75 mcg although I felt okay I was surprised that " this was > as good as it gets! " . In February my bloods were checked again TSH > 0.02 T4 16, I was surprised as I had been hoping to increase my dose > as I had been feeling down, but my GP said that I was slightly over > with my TSH being so low, but she promised to do my blood again in > May. So in May TSH 0.33 no T4 as the lab doesn't test if your TSH is > in range.As I was still feeling down and tired my GP allowed me to > increase by 12.5 mg so that I was taking 87.5 mg, felt fine had a Nobody else seems to have commented on this bit, so here goes. Fooey to your GP. Trying to medicate you according to your TSH level is the wrong approach. Treating the patient and not the lab tests is what is important. In this case, your GP is not even treating the right lab tests. Once you are on thyroid replacement, your TSH is fairly unimportant - of course it is going to be suppressed; a diagnosis of over-medication cannot be obtained from this alone. If you are not converting T4 to T3, then it is possible to still be profoundly hypothyroid while showing a high level of T4. If so, then an ignorant GP will look at your results, decide you are over- medicated, and reduce your dose. So you really need to get a fuller picture. I am astonished that they won't test your T3. These are not expensive tests. But in any case, blood tests have their limits, as you have found; they show what is in the blood, but not what is important - what is in the cells. For this reason, I wonder if you should go straight for saliva testing. If you ring the Red Apple Clinic on 01633 262772, ask for the combined thyroid & adrenal panel, and tell them you're with Thyroid UK, they'll send you out the sample tubes. Costs roughly £150 but well worth it. It's easy and I found it very informative. For instance, mine showed severe adrenal fatigue (which blood tests did show, kinda) and low T3 levels which blood tests did NOT show. And the other thing I think you need is a better doctor. You need someone who is clued up about thyroid & adrenal matters, not a generalist who clearly is not. Whereabouts are you based? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi, Though your TSH is low, your T4 is a long way from the top of the range, 11 to 24 is often quoted, so you may well be right in that you do need more T4. Can you ask your doc to try a dose increase' to see if it helps' this is a tactic that sometimes works. But if you do have adrenal problems then this should be addressed first. There is a good comparing symptoms chart on http://www.drrind.com which is useful in pinpointing the actual problem. Don't hold your breath about the endo- many are diabetes specialists and know little about hypo. Where are you? Maybe one of us has seen the endo in your area can tell you what to expect. ] Adrenal fatigue? Hi everyone, I am 42 years old married and have 3 children. I was first diagnosed in September 2006 after suffering from palpitations. My TSH was 6 and my T4 was 7. ............ Many years ago I remember feeling lightheaded and shaky when I was hungry. I have been back to see my GP armed with information about adrenal fatigue and she has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist.. I dont know whether I should increase my dose back up to 87.5 mcg now as I'm sure I was better apart from the leg cramps but this has settled down a bit. Help! Messages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi Rosie, It is actually cheaper to get tested for the 24 hour salivary adrenal profile through NPTech Services - and by the way, you can tell Red Apple you are a member of TPA-UK as they are very aware of our group too. The NPTech test costs £58 and the full TSH £33 - so £91 for the lot. Luv - Sheila For this reason, I wonder if you should go straight for saliva testing. If you ring the Red Apple Clinic on 01633 262772, ask for the combined thyroid & adrenal panel, and tell them you're with Thyroid UK, they'll send you out the sample tubes. Costs roughly £150 but well worth it. It's easy and I found it very informative. For instance, mine showed severe adrenal fatigue (which blood tests did show, kinda) and low T3 levels which blood tests did NOT show. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 > > What do you call a good breakfast, Lizzie? > >>Hi Graham, Thankyou for replying so quickly, a good breakfast for me is a bowl of porridge made with quaker oats with a sprinkling of sugar. Lizzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 --- > --Hi Rosie, Thanks for replying so quickly, I am based in the Huddersfield area West Yorkshire. Lizzie > > > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I rest my case m'lud! > > > > What do you call a good breakfast, Lizzie? > > > >>Hi Graham, > Thankyou for replying so quickly, a good breakfast for me is a bowl of > porridge made with quaker oats with a sprinkling of sugar. > Lizzie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Joyce, I have been told by my ND I have adrenal burnout. He has given me some great info to read BUT I have also found alot of good info by researching it on the internet. If you go to google and search for "adrenal burnout", it will pull up alot of infom for you. It tells about symptoms, possible causes and also how to recover from it. I do not have the papers he gave me handy right now but if you would like me to give you some of the info from that, I will be happy to. Jsut let me know. Although, you can find most of it online by searching through google. I hope ths helps. I know Patty is very knowledgable regarding adrenla.thyroid problems. She may be able to give you more info on it. Take care and let me know if I can help you with find pages that can give you ideas on how to get better from it. Love, Beth Adrenal fatigue? Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like that may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to excercise for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant free 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote how I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could not recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling so much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal fatigue. Thank you so much,Joyce Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick for the first few weeks, then better. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Joyce, I have been told by my ND I have adrenal burnout. He has given me some great info to read BUT I have also found alot of good info by researching it on the internet. If you go to google and search for "adrenal burnout", it will pull up alot of infom for you. It tells about symptoms, possible causes and also how to recover from it. I do not have the papers he gave me handy right now but if you would like me to give you some of the info from that, I will be happy to. Jsut let me know. Although, you can find most of it online by searching through google. I hope ths helps. I know Patty is very knowledgable regarding adrenla.thyroid problems. She may be able to give you more info on it. Take care and let me know if I can help you with find pages that can give you ideas on how to get better from it. Love, Beth Adrenal fatigue? Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like that may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to excercise for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant free 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote how I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could not recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling so much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal fatigue. Thank you so much,Joyce Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick for the first few weeks, then better. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Joyce, There is an excellent book available by Dr. called, " Adrenal Fatigue " that explains how to support the adrenals as they recover. If you do not want to buy a book, then please go to our links section, where I have created a file called, " Adrenal Info " and provided many links on information I found on the internet regarding dealing with the adrenal glands. Start there, find the articles that describe how to get better and follow the recommendations. Here is what I know is important: Vitamin C in large doses, (take 1000 mg of Vit C along with 200 mg of magnesium and pantothenic acid at 2:00 PM every day along with a small snack.) Take an adrenal support formula vitamin 3 times a day. Cut out stressors: Stress reduction is VERY IMPORTANT!! Cut out sugar, white flour, coffee, junk foods and sodas. Never skip meals. Eat a healthy, live food diet with lots of colored vegetables. Eat proteins, carbohydrates and fats at every meal. Go to bed early, and sleep in. Let your body get all the sleep it needs. Do not stay up past 9 PM. Maintain a positive outlook on life. Avoid toxic personalities; create healthy relationships. Do things that bring laughter and smiles. Get fresh air and sunshine and drink lots of pure water. This should get you started anyway. Be patient because it can take many months and even several years for the adrenals to recover. Patty --- In , " joyce.russo " <grinos348@...> wrote: > > Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like that > may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to excercise > for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant free > 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote how > I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could not > recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling so > much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal fatigue. > > > Thank you so much, > > Joyce > > Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I > think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick for > the first few weeks, then better. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Joyce, There is an excellent book available by Dr. called, " Adrenal Fatigue " that explains how to support the adrenals as they recover. If you do not want to buy a book, then please go to our links section, where I have created a file called, " Adrenal Info " and provided many links on information I found on the internet regarding dealing with the adrenal glands. Start there, find the articles that describe how to get better and follow the recommendations. Here is what I know is important: Vitamin C in large doses, (take 1000 mg of Vit C along with 200 mg of magnesium and pantothenic acid at 2:00 PM every day along with a small snack.) Take an adrenal support formula vitamin 3 times a day. Cut out stressors: Stress reduction is VERY IMPORTANT!! Cut out sugar, white flour, coffee, junk foods and sodas. Never skip meals. Eat a healthy, live food diet with lots of colored vegetables. Eat proteins, carbohydrates and fats at every meal. Go to bed early, and sleep in. Let your body get all the sleep it needs. Do not stay up past 9 PM. Maintain a positive outlook on life. Avoid toxic personalities; create healthy relationships. Do things that bring laughter and smiles. Get fresh air and sunshine and drink lots of pure water. This should get you started anyway. Be patient because it can take many months and even several years for the adrenals to recover. Patty --- In , " joyce.russo " <grinos348@...> wrote: > > Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like that > may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to excercise > for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant free > 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote how > I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could not > recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling so > much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal fatigue. > > > Thank you so much, > > Joyce > > Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I > think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick for > the first few weeks, then better. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 > > > > Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like > that > > may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to > excercise > > for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant > free > > 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote > how > > I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could > not > > recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling > so > > much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal > fatigue. > > > > > > Thank you so much, > > > > Joyce > > > > Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I > > think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick > for > > the first few weeks, then better. > > > Hi Patty, thank you for your quick reply, I have all those things covered, diet, stress, no sugar, ect. ect. I just started taking adrenal support supplements. I will read the book you reccommend. Thank you so much for your help. Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 > > > > Hi I was reading some posts about adrenal fatigue. I sounds like > that > > may be one of my lingering problems. I have not been able to > excercise > > for yrs without ending up bedridden. As I have said I am implant > free > > 16 months. I my health is slowly getting better. I had just wrote > how > > I felt like I was having a major set back it turns out I just could > not > > recover from the flu, since, went on an antobiotic and am feeling > so > > much better. SO My question is how do I recover from adrenal > fatigue. > > > > > > Thank you so much, > > > > Joyce > > > > Ps I started the caprylic acid and yes it makes me feel sick, so I > > think I need it. When ever I start something new I feel very sick > for > > the first few weeks, then better. > > > Hi Patty, thank you for your quick reply, I have all those things covered, diet, stress, no sugar, ect. ect. I just started taking adrenal support supplements. I will read the book you reccommend. Thank you so much for your help. Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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