Re: children's adrenal testing

[Guest guest]

I tested my son (age 11) through canary club and it was all the same tests I

use. He has stage

four adrenal insufficiency and low thyroid, and I'm treating him with Isocort

and other

supplements right now, and am about to add Armour.

Cathy

>

> Is the Canary Club saliva testing valid to do for kids? My daughter

> is 8 and i'd like to get her tested, just wondering what the best

> tests would be. Do they test all the same hormones for

> kids...estrogen etc?

>

> Then, if it comes back that she has adrenal insufficiency, should I go

> the natural route or is it ok to give kids cortef?

>

> thanks,

> liz

>

[Guest guest]

I am not certain about the ranges for the sex hormones with children. I

would call Diagnos Techs or ZT and ask. The cortisl is accurate for

children too.

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