Patty - thyroid/adrenals

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Patty, I just got the results back from my second hair analysis and

my ND went over them pretty well with me. I just had a few

questions/concerns and I was hoping you could maybe explain them a

little better or more clearly to me.

First of all, he beleives I am in extreme Adrenal Burnout. As he

put it with a smile " how are there any lights left on my Christmas

tee " . He honestly asked how I get out of bed every morning and

function the way I do. I am assuming he feels it is pretty bad.

However, I know there is a very close relationship between the

adrenal and thyroid. He said at this point, he is not real

concerned with my thyroid but it is definately something to keep an

eye on over the next year or so. I have had trouble losing weight

since I had my first child and actually, had gained about 10 pounds

within 6 months before I even got pregnant. I am wondering if this

is a condition I have had for several years and the implants/surgery

just threw me overboard. Also, he recommended some diet changes as

far as avoiding sugar and simple carbs. He recommended I try to

exercise about 30 mins. 3 times a week. He also gave me a

homeopathic formula (drops) for adrenal support. I honestly do not

feel as bad as he said my results looked. Yes, I am tired and

fatigued most days but I do ok. I do have headaches and mood swings

pretty bad. I also have some dizziness/memory problems back

(although not as bad). I know it has been worse the past week or

so. Almost like I am in a flare up or something. He thinks this is

what is causing my dizziness. Any suggestions besides sleep and

avoiding stress you think may help with this healing process? As

far as sleep, well that is just not going to happen. Not with my

two boys and my hubby overseas.....I will have to find another way

to heal besides more sleep.......lol

Ok, 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 feels

this is why I have my digestion problems and is treating me for

Candida even though my digestion has greatly improved.

He also feel that due to my low sodium/potassium, I have

catabolism. He thinks this is what is slowing down my metabolism.

He feels this may also be what is causing some inflammation of the

joints. He also feels if I can get my potassium up, it will greatly

help my adrenals.

I have a very nice types out report that explains things VERY

nicely, I feel like I am rambling on about this so if any other info

would 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 am

on a homeopathic for Zinc although, I am not sure exactly what this

is suppose to do. He feels if I can get some of the mineral

inbalances under control, other things will improve themselves.

What are you thoughts?

I just purchased a book called The Thyroid Solution. It seems to

have alot of wonderful info in it to understand the who thyoid

process. I have also read where infrared sauna's are believed to be

a good benefit for adrenal problems. Right now he just feels I am

in adrenal burnout and it is causing stress on my thyroid. He

believes if I can get my adrenals under control, my thyroid should

also be ok.

What are your thoughts on all of this???

Love,

Beth