Posted by farshad on March 18, 2018, at 15:15:18
In reply to Re: How can I block Cortisol? » farshad, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 18, 2018, at 14:57:07
> >also why do u not believe I have a mutation in my CRF1 gene?
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> I don't not believe you! :)
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> What I'm saying is that a particular mutation doesn't prove that you have severe high cortisol as the cause of your problems - the type that would be treated with a cortisol blocking drug. You can only prove that by specifically testing for high cortisol.
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> The body has ways of balancing things out (homeostasis). If your CRF was abnormal, something else could have changed to balance that. This is why you can only diagnose a problem due to elevated cortisol by doing special tests for it.
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>if the body had a way of balancing things then I wouldnt have this anxiety. People wouldnt have schizoprenia due too much dopamine etc.. so no I dont believe the body can always go into homeostasis. I will test for high cortisol first but I figured since its a long time to my appointment might aswell chat about it maybe I can learn some stuff and then when I meet my doctor bring it up to her.
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