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Hi everyone! I am a new member and would love feedback.

For years, I knew I had a thyroid disorder but I could not get help. I

was repeatedly told that my results were normal even though I had

many hypothyroid symptoms. Finally a doctor ran the antibody tests

and mine were very eleveated: I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's

Thyroiditis.

I have been on Armour for years yet have continued to have many

symptoms. I suspected adrenal issues. Again, for years I could not

find someone to test them. After I finally gave up, a new doctor I

saw for my thyroid treatment suggested that I have my cortisol levels

checked. I almost fell on the floor! He did preliminary tests and

they were off. Since he does not know a lot about adrenal function,

he recommended another doctor for me to see.

I had saliva testing done and here are the results:

Cortisol Morning 6.7 (3.7-9.5)

Cortisol Noon .08 L (1.2-3.0)

Cortisol Evening 0.6 (0.6-1.9)

Cortisol Night 0.5 (0.4-1.0)

The doctor told me he could tell from my results that I have no

reserves. This is exactly how I feel also. It is very hard for me

to get going in the morning, and I am always exhausted. He told me I

have severe adrenal fatigue.

He also checked my hormone levels. I was very surprised at the

results:

Estradiol 0.9 L (1.3-3.3)

Progesterone 63 L (75-270)

Ratio PG/E2 70 L (100-500)

Testosterone 15 L (16-55)

DHEAS 4.1 (2-23)

He told me the DHEAS should be higher.

The doctor prescribed 's adrenal protocol for severe adrenal

fatigue, DHEA, and hormone creams twice daily.

I am told it takes time to start feeling better. What have your

experiences been? Any advice and/or suggestions are greatly

appreciated!