Posted by katekite on July 31, 2002, at 10:20:43
In reply to Re: spect » katekite, posted by BarbaraCat on July 31, 2002, at 0:22:48
My ADD symptoms are periodic. ADD runs in my family, but I had no problems with it as kid. It has only been a problem in the last couple years, and definitely comes and goes. I seem to have intermittent elevations in my cortisol and so that could be the reason for it all.
I have started a dexamethasone suppression test today to see where my high cortisol comes from. I feel terrible. I just wrote a really nasty post to the Lexapro rep, LOL. I could have been more polite but my fight-or-flight system is not looking like its being suppressed. My ADD symptoms are worse as well today. I don't know if its related or not.
People with auto-immune thyroid problems can later go on to get other hormonal problems. Make sure they are checking cortisol and estrogen and testoterone and all the rest at least every few years.
Take care,
Kate
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