Re: Test beyond the basic saliva cortisol? Things that help you get by?

[Guest guest]

I give myself B12 shots weekly using an insulin syringe. My labs show

my B12 high, above range. My doctor wants it to stay like that. If

they make any difference in how I feel I sure would hate to be without

them. I am very anemic and we have never found anything that brings

the labs up.

Betty

If so, what type do u use? i know u can buy and administer the shots

yourself and it's less expensive. (although would rather do nasal, cuz

needles freak me out) I'm looking for something that works fast

…especially on the really hard days, otherwise i am going to have to

increase my ADHD stimulant meds and don't like doing that.

So any ideas would be great.

[Guest guest]

I think you're right, your adrenal status may have changed in the 10 months

since you've had the saliva test, it is probably worth repeating, if possible.

While all the other adrenal tests you listed may be useful, the single most

useful one for me was the aldosterone/renin. It is usually recommended here to

avoid all salt for 24 hours prior to this test.

>

> I'm wanting to make sure I have all my bases covered so that when my ferritin

is good I can start the Cynomel immediately.

>

> I did a saliva cortisol test about 10 months ago [~Aug 09] showing

> morning, noon and evening elevated,

> nighttime level in range.

>

> I'm thinking it might be good to test again to see where I am. Especially

since I'm feeling worse lately and having trouble

> sleeping.

>

> Wondering if the other adrenal tests are necessary right now (i saw them

listed in adrenal packages on the lab testing sites), like:

> DHEA

> aldosterone

> renin

> sodium

> potassium

> etc.

>

> Not sure if any of these will be a concern regarding Cynomel and Rt3

clearance.

>

> I do plan to test more comprehensively (vitamins, mineral,

> sex hormones etc.) once I get my reverse T3 dominance

> problem resolved, because it seems that may resolve many issues

> on it's own. Then I can see what's left over to address.

>

>

> Also i'm looking for ways to get me by in the

> meantime, taking sublingual methyl b12, sublingual adenosylb12, folate, and

bcomplex, was hoping for a boost in mental/physical

> energy but i don't notice much difference (it's only been 4 or 5 days)

>

> Also taking

> melatonin sublingual

> iron

> C

> ALA

> D3

> Flax oil

> Sea salt

> Generic Dexedrine (for ADHD)

> Natural Progesterone Troche 250mg daily (days 14-26 of cycle)

>

> Does anyone have any luck with b12 shots or using a nasal form?

>

> If so, what type do u use? i know u can buy and administer the shots

> yourself and it's less expensive. (although would rather do nasal, cuz needles

freak me out) I'm looking for something that works fast …especially on the

really hard days, otherwise i am going to have to

> increase my ADHD stimulant meds and don't like doing that.

>

> So any ideas would be great.

>

> If u got thru that thanks , Lila

>

> ps.I originally posted this in the adrenal fatigue group, assuming it was

similar to this group. no, very different views, which is fine but the response

was like how some of the doctors are...a bit intimidating :/

>

[Guest guest]

I think you're right, your adrenal status may have changed in the 10 months

since you've had the saliva test, it is probably worth repeating, if possible.

While all the other adrenal tests you listed may be useful, the single most

useful one for me was the aldosterone/renin. It is usually recommended here to

avoid all salt for 24 hours prior to this test.

>

> I'm wanting to make sure I have all my bases covered so that when my ferritin

is good I can start the Cynomel immediately.

>

> I did a saliva cortisol test about 10 months ago [~Aug 09] showing

> morning, noon and evening elevated,

> nighttime level in range.

>

> I'm thinking it might be good to test again to see where I am. Especially

since I'm feeling worse lately and having trouble

> sleeping.

>

> Wondering if the other adrenal tests are necessary right now (i saw them

listed in adrenal packages on the lab testing sites), like:

> DHEA

> aldosterone

> renin

> sodium

> potassium

> etc.

>

> Not sure if any of these will be a concern regarding Cynomel and Rt3

clearance.

>

> I do plan to test more comprehensively (vitamins, mineral,

> sex hormones etc.) once I get my reverse T3 dominance

> problem resolved, because it seems that may resolve many issues

> on it's own. Then I can see what's left over to address.

>

>

> Also i'm looking for ways to get me by in the

> meantime, taking sublingual methyl b12, sublingual adenosylb12, folate, and

bcomplex, was hoping for a boost in mental/physical

> energy but i don't notice much difference (it's only been 4 or 5 days)

>

> Also taking

> melatonin sublingual

> iron

> C

> ALA

> D3

> Flax oil

> Sea salt

> Generic Dexedrine (for ADHD)

> Natural Progesterone Troche 250mg daily (days 14-26 of cycle)

>

> Does anyone have any luck with b12 shots or using a nasal form?

>

> If so, what type do u use? i know u can buy and administer the shots

> yourself and it's less expensive. (although would rather do nasal, cuz needles

freak me out) I'm looking for something that works fast …especially on the

really hard days, otherwise i am going to have to

> increase my ADHD stimulant meds and don't like doing that.

>

> So any ideas would be great.

>

> If u got thru that thanks , Lila

>

> ps.I originally posted this in the adrenal fatigue group, assuming it was

similar to this group. no, very different views, which is fine but the response

was like how some of the doctors are...a bit intimidating :/

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Margery!

> >

> > I'm wanting to make sure I have all my bases covered so that when my

ferritin is good I can start the Cynomel immediately.

> >

> > I did a saliva cortisol test about 10 months ago [~Aug 09] showing

> > morning, noon and evening elevated,

> > nighttime level in range.

> >

> > I'm thinking it might be good to test again to see where I am. Especially

since I'm feeling worse lately and having trouble

> > sleeping.

> >

> > Wondering if the other adrenal tests are necessary right now (i saw them

listed in adrenal packages on the lab testing sites), like:

> > DHEA

> > aldosterone

> > renin

> > sodium

> > potassium

> > etc.

> >

> > Not sure if any of these will be a concern regarding Cynomel and Rt3

clearance.

> >

> > I do plan to test more comprehensively (vitamins, mineral,

> > sex hormones etc.) once I get my reverse T3 dominance

> > problem resolved, because it seems that may resolve many issues

> > on it's own. Then I can see what's left over to address.

> >

> >

> > Also i'm looking for ways to get me by in the

> > meantime, taking sublingual methyl b12, sublingual adenosylb12, folate, and

bcomplex, was hoping for a boost in mental/physical

> > energy but i don't notice much difference (it's only been 4 or 5 days)

> >

> > Also taking

> > melatonin sublingual

> > iron

> > C

> > ALA

> > D3

> > Flax oil

> > Sea salt

> > Generic Dexedrine (for ADHD)

> > Natural Progesterone Troche 250mg daily (days 14-26 of cycle)

> >

> > Does anyone have any luck with b12 shots or using a nasal form?

> >

> > If so, what type do u use? i know u can buy and administer the shots

> > yourself and it's less expensive. (although would rather do nasal, cuz

needles freak me out) I'm looking for something that works fast …especially on

the really hard days, otherwise i am going to have to

> > increase my ADHD stimulant meds and don't like doing that.

> >

> > So any ideas would be great.

> >

> > If u got thru that thanks , Lila

> >

> > ps.I originally posted this in the adrenal fatigue group, assuming it was

similar to this group. no, very different views, which is fine but the response

was like how some of the doctors are...a bit intimidating :/

> >

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