Re:Patty - thyroid/adrenals

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Hi Beth, I have a few minutes to tackle your letter now. Kids off to school, and my day is ready to begin! I wanted to ask about your testing and the adrenal burnout. Did he come to the conclusion that you had adrenal burnout based on the hair analysis alone, or did you do a saliva test as well? I think your ND is probably on the right track. I also had adrenal exhaustion that appeared really bad according to my test results, (saliva) but I was able to hold down 2 jobs with that state, so I wasn't near death! Honestly, I think the way we feel when we first get sick and feel like our health has absolutely crashed IS ADRENAL BURNOUT. I strongly believe that is what happened to me, and it took me 4 years to recover normal adrenal function--well, not normal, but way better

than before. Obviously, I still have some adrenal issues and it needs attention. Let me just say this about exercise right up front. There are some people with adrenal burnout who cannot exercise safely. It will end up in them being bedridden. This was me when I was first sick. If I even tried to exercise, I was done for. I couldn't do it. We had someone on our group several years ago that just pushed and pushed and pushed the whole exercise idea, saying it was the way to get better. I had to disagree with her. For sure, exercise is necessary for good health. But only the person who is sick knows how much exercise they can handle and some women just can't do it without going into a tailspin. That indicates severe adrenal burnout. Now the good news is that you can safely use infrared sauna therapy to detox your body and get the benefits of

exercise! You can check this one out yourself. The pyhsiological net effects of infrared sauna therapy lends itself to mimicking the benefits of exercise, but without the stress on your muscles. Some people (those who get into a heavy exercise routine) will find this idea ridiculous, but those who can't do alot of exercise without practically killing themselves will be encouraged by this. It sounds like you could have a thyroid problem based on your experience with a weight gain issue right before and after pregnancy, but there may be other things going on that are so minimal that they remain undiagnosed (such as insulin resistance). You might want to look at treating insulin resistance if your thyroid is showing up as being normal, BUT I would also suggest finding old copies of thyroid tests from before pregnancy and seeing if there is any thyroid result there that you can compare to now. If you have seen a

slight change in your TSH or free T3 numbers, you could have a thyroid issue that is leaning toward hypothyroidism, but not quite there yet. You can have numbers in the normal range, but it can be a slowdown in metabolism for YOU over time. In any case, I would definitely do supportive things for both the thyroid and the adrenals (no sugar, no junk food, high minerals, high vitamin C, eliminate stress, avoid soy, take kelp and/or iodine supplements (make sure you do not have Hashimoto's), gentle exercise, and perhaps take a look at your reproductive hormones, keeping in mind that estrogen is depressive of thyroid function while progesterone is supportive of thyroid function. Your ND sounds like a good one...follow his advice, but don't stop learning! You know your body better than he does. Patty --- In , "tommygirl18_1981"wrote:Patty, I just got the results back from my second hair analysis andmy ND went over them pretty well with me. I just had a fewquestions/concerns and I was hoping you could maybe explain them alittle better or more clearly to me.First of all, he beleives I am in extreme Adrenal Burnout. As heput it with a smile "how are there any lights left on my Christmastee". He honestly asked how I get out of bed every morning andfunction the way I do. I am assuming he feels it is pretty bad.However, I know there is a very close relationship between theadrenal and thyroid. He said at this point, he is not realconcerned with my thyroid but it is definately something to keep aneye on over the next year or so. I have had trouble losing weightsince I had my first child and actually, had gained about 10

poundswithin 6 months before I even got pregnant. I am wondering if thisis a condition I have had for several years and the implants/surgeryjust threw me overboard. Also, he recommended some diet changes asfar as avoiding sugar and simple carbs. He recommended I try toexercise about 30 mins. 3 times a week. He also gave me ahomeopathic formula (drops) for adrenal support. I honestly do notfeel as bad as he said my results looked. Yes, I am tired andfatigued most days but I do ok. I do have headaches and mood swingspretty bad. I also have some dizziness/memory problems back(although not as bad). I know it has been worse the past week orso. Almost like I am in a flare up or something. He thinks this iswhat is causing my dizziness. Any suggestions besides sleep andavoiding stress you think may help with this healing process? Asfar as sleep, well that is just not going to happen. Not with mytwo boys and my hubby

overseas.....I will have to find another wayto heal besides more sleep.......lolOk, also, he was pretty concerned about my calcium/magnesium ratio.It 10.22/1 and my low sodium/potassium ratio of 2.00/1. He feelsthis is why I have my digestion problems and is treating me forCandida even though my digestion has greatly improved.He also feel that due to my low sodium/potassium, I havecatabolism. He thinks this is what is slowing down my metabolism.He feels this may also be what is causing some inflammation of thejoints. He also feels if I can get my potassium up, it will greatlyhelp my adrenals.I have a very nice types out report that explains things VERYnicely, I feel like I am rambling on about this so if any other infowould be helpful, I do have some more in-depth info on this test.However, I guess I am just wondering about my adrenals/thyroid. I amon a homeopathic for Zinc although, I am not sure

exactly what thisis suppose to do. He feels if I can get some of the mineralinbalances under control, other things will improve themselves.What are you thoughts?I just purchased a book called The Thyroid Solution. It seems tohave alot of wonderful info in it to understand the who thyoidprocess. I have also read where infrared sauna's are believed to bea good benefit for adrenal problems. Right now he just feels I amin adrenal burnout and it is causing stress on my thyroid. Hebelieves if I can get my adrenals under control, my thyroid shouldalso be ok.What are your thoughts on all of this???Love,Beth Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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Hi Beth, I have a few minutes to tackle your letter now. Kids off to school, and my day is ready to begin! I wanted to ask about your testing and the adrenal burnout. Did he come to the conclusion that you had adrenal burnout based on the hair analysis alone, or did you do a saliva test as well? I think your ND is probably on the right track. I also had adrenal exhaustion that appeared really bad according to my test results, (saliva) but I was able to hold down 2 jobs with that state, so I wasn't near death! Honestly, I think the way we feel when we first get sick and feel like our health has absolutely crashed IS ADRENAL BURNOUT. I strongly believe that is what happened to me, and it took me 4 years to recover normal adrenal function--well, not normal, but way better

than before. Obviously, I still have some adrenal issues and it needs attention. Let me just say this about exercise right up front. There are some people with adrenal burnout who cannot exercise safely. It will end up in them being bedridden. This was me when I was first sick. If I even tried to exercise, I was done for. I couldn't do it. We had someone on our group several years ago that just pushed and pushed and pushed the whole exercise idea, saying it was the way to get better. I had to disagree with her. For sure, exercise is necessary for good health. But only the person who is sick knows how much exercise they can handle and some women just can't do it without going into a tailspin. That indicates severe adrenal burnout. Now the good news is that you can safely use infrared sauna therapy to detox your body and get the benefits of

exercise! You can check this one out yourself. The pyhsiological net effects of infrared sauna therapy lends itself to mimicking the benefits of exercise, but without the stress on your muscles. Some people (those who get into a heavy exercise routine) will find this idea ridiculous, but those who can't do alot of exercise without practically killing themselves will be encouraged by this. It sounds like you could have a thyroid problem based on your experience with a weight gain issue right before and after pregnancy, but there may be other things going on that are so minimal that they remain undiagnosed (such as insulin resistance). You might want to look at treating insulin resistance if your thyroid is showing up as being normal, BUT I would also suggest finding old copies of thyroid tests from before pregnancy and seeing if there is any thyroid result there that you can compare to now. If you have seen a

slight change in your TSH or free T3 numbers, you could have a thyroid issue that is leaning toward hypothyroidism, but not quite there yet. You can have numbers in the normal range, but it can be a slowdown in metabolism for YOU over time. In any case, I would definitely do supportive things for both the thyroid and the adrenals (no sugar, no junk food, high minerals, high vitamin C, eliminate stress, avoid soy, take kelp and/or iodine supplements (make sure you do not have Hashimoto's), gentle exercise, and perhaps take a look at your reproductive hormones, keeping in mind that estrogen is depressive of thyroid function while progesterone is supportive of thyroid function. Your ND sounds like a good one...follow his advice, but don't stop learning! You know your body better than he does. Patty --- In , "tommygirl18_1981"wrote:Patty, I just got the results back from my second hair analysis andmy ND went over them pretty well with me. I just had a fewquestions/concerns and I was hoping you could maybe explain them alittle better or more clearly to me.First of all, he beleives I am in extreme Adrenal Burnout. As heput it with a smile "how are there any lights left on my Christmastee". He honestly asked how I get out of bed every morning andfunction the way I do. I am assuming he feels it is pretty bad.However, I know there is a very close relationship between theadrenal and thyroid. He said at this point, he is not realconcerned with my thyroid but it is definately something to keep aneye on over the next year or so. I have had trouble losing weightsince I had my first child and actually, had gained about 10

poundswithin 6 months before I even got pregnant. I am wondering if thisis a condition I have had for several years and the implants/surgeryjust threw me overboard. Also, he recommended some diet changes asfar as avoiding sugar and simple carbs. He recommended I try toexercise about 30 mins. 3 times a week. He also gave me ahomeopathic formula (drops) for adrenal support. I honestly do notfeel as bad as he said my results looked. Yes, I am tired andfatigued most days but I do ok. I do have headaches and mood swingspretty bad. I also have some dizziness/memory problems back(although not as bad). I know it has been worse the past week orso. Almost like I am in a flare up or something. He thinks this iswhat is causing my dizziness. Any suggestions besides sleep andavoiding stress you think may help with this healing process? Asfar as sleep, well that is just not going to happen. Not with mytwo boys and my hubby

overseas.....I will have to find another wayto heal besides more sleep.......lolOk, also, he was pretty concerned about my calcium/magnesium ratio.It 10.22/1 and my low sodium/potassium ratio of 2.00/1. He feelsthis is why I have my digestion problems and is treating me forCandida even though my digestion has greatly improved.He also feel that due to my low sodium/potassium, I havecatabolism. He thinks this is what is slowing down my metabolism.He feels this may also be what is causing some inflammation of thejoints. He also feels if I can get my potassium up, it will greatlyhelp my adrenals.I have a very nice types out report that explains things VERYnicely, I feel like I am rambling on about this so if any other infowould be helpful, I do have some more in-depth info on this test.However, I guess I am just wondering about my adrenals/thyroid. I amon a homeopathic for Zinc although, I am not sure

exactly what thisis suppose to do. He feels if I can get some of the mineralinbalances under control, other things will improve themselves.What are you thoughts?I just purchased a book called The Thyroid Solution. It seems tohave alot of wonderful info in it to understand the who thyoidprocess. I have also read where infrared sauna's are believed to bea good benefit for adrenal problems. Right now he just feels I amin adrenal burnout and it is causing stress on my thyroid. Hebelieves if I can get my adrenals under control, my thyroid shouldalso be ok.What are your thoughts on all of this???Love,Beth Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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