Re: Re: Adrenal glands

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Adrenal fatigue is something that must be diagnosed and treated by a medical doctor. Please be cautious of any other approach.

I have inactive adrenal glands, due to years of prednisone use (treating another autoimmune disorder that attacks my liver).

I haven't found this situation to be at all easy to fix, and it certainly doesn't use "natural" methods.

's Disease is a form of adrenal insufficiency.

H.

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From: j. hogle <jjhogle@...>

Sent: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 12:22 pm

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: *Dizziness*

Gemma:

I suggest that you read the article, "Adrenal Fatigue: What Causes It? Is There Such a Thing as Adrenal Fatigure?", on the Mayo Clinic (one of the most respected medical institutions in the US) web site which=2

0is written by a medical doctor, Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D.: http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/adrenal-fatigue/AN01583/

In the article, the Mayo Clinic endocrinologist writes, "The term ["adrenal fatigue"] often shows up in popular health books and on alternative

medicine Web sites, but it isn't an accepted medical diagnosis" and "It's frustrating to have persistent symptoms your doctor can't readily

explain. But accepting a medically unrecognized diagnosis from an

unqualified practitioner could be worse. Unproven remedies for

so-called "adrenal fatigue" may leave you feeling sicker, while the

real cause — such as depression or fibromyalgia — continues to take its

toll."

I have absolutely no medical credentials, but has your doctor had you specifically tested for diabetes? From a purely anecdotal standpoint, your symptoms are something my diabetic wife has when she has very low blood sugar. She also has celiac sprue, which caused severe damage to the villi in her small intestine and, consequently, debilitating anemia. This also resulted in similar symptoms to what you described, and she had 8 transfusions (16 pints) over 10 months as the gluten was cleared out of her system.

But, again, I have absolutely no medical credentials. I would, though, get a second doctor's opinion because "will probably fix over time as I get stronger" does not sound to be a conscientious assessment by your current doctor.

Cheers,

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From: drvikkipetersen <drvikkipetersen >

Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 11:37:59 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: *Dizziness*

Hello Gemma,

Your symptoms are positively classic for adrenal fatigue. It's very common in celiacs and those with gluten sensitivity and is not hard to fix. Plus the treatment is totally natural.

To save space I'm just going to refer you to a blog article I wrote on the subject. Here's the link: http://glutendoctor s.blogsp

ot. com/2009/ 03/im-tired- is-that-normal- we-live-in. html. The most extensive, in-depth information I've written on it is in our book, "The Gluten Effect", where an entire chapter is dedicated to the adrenals. So that's another source if you're interested.

I don't list every symptoms in the blog post but do know that lightheadedness, brain fog and a drop in blood pressure upon standing are all common symptoms. For the symptoms to be relieved after a meal is also common.

Please do feel free to contact me if you'd like any assistance.

To your good health,

Dr Vikki sen

Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center

Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"

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> tell me more about sea salt. Importance? Amount?

> i also find i cant eat much sugar without feeling really sick. Thoughts??

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> Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:12:54 am

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> From: "gemma locatelli" <gemmalocatelli@ ...>

> Subject: [ ] *Dizziness*

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> Hi!

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> I know that if I do not eat enough protein and eat enough sea salt I get what I call goofy. I get

weird when I stand, and feel the blood drop to my feet. I also notice a bit of an ache in my head and blurry vision.

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> After eating a good meal it all passes. I try now to not miss any meals. I also have been tested for everything under the sun so I know my blood sugar WAS fluctuating which my DR said will probably fix over time as I get stronger. We shall see.

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> gem=)

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> Gemma ' Locatelli

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> "Be the change you want to see in the world!" -Gandhi

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