Posted by Elroy on May 24, 2005, at 10:45:41
In reply to Re: Urine Test to Measure Neurotransmitter Levels? » Elroy, posted by 4WD on May 23, 2005, at 22:12:36
Marsha,
You are very welcome.
Fortunately (unfortunately) so much of what's going on parallels my case that it was easy (this time around) for me to locate this information... as I had found it already in the recent past as relates to my case!
Please keep us informed as to what happens with your situation (especially me!). I would like to know if you in fact end up having "real" Cushing's (I'm still betting on that it's going to be "Pseudo Cushings"), if you end up having to get a new Endo (I'm betting that you do), and if your new Endo (or psyciatrist as you should have one of those "on board your team" also) come up with a way to (a) control the cortisol levels and (b) cure the anxiety problem (or "psychotic depression" as it may end up more accurately being defined). On a personal level, your team might end up coming up with a very positive approach that I can then get my team to give a try!
Also might want to see if you can get a lab test to see if your histamine levels are highly elevated. Have recently read where it's not uncommon for depressed / anxious people with too high cortisol to also have too high histamine levels.
To educate yourself on the mega nutrient approach to balancing and correcting neurotransmitter problems, would suggest reading thebook "The Edge Effect" (by Dr. Eric Braverman) and "The Brain Chemistry Plan" by (Dr. Michael Lesser). I believe the two comliment each other very well (with neither, alone, being quite "THE" answer).
Elroy
P.S. Let me know if it ends up being Pseudo Cushings as soon as possible and I can post some info about anti-cortisol supps (and histamine lowering supps if that get tested also) to address the high cortisol levels.
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> > I cannot, absolutely cannot believe that an Endo actually said that!
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> Thank you so much. I have registered at the Cushings site and will read the postings you cited as soon as I get my confirmation email. I will print some out and take with me to my next appt. If the guy is still adamant I will find another endocrinologist.
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> I am so relieved to know this terror and anxiety could be from the elevated cortisol. Part of what makes it so horrible is just not knowing why it's happening. I have been over every possible reason a million times. Now I have hope that there is an answer.
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> I can't believe you took the time to look all that up for me. Truly, I am so grateful.
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