Posted by Simus on August 28, 2004, at 0:44:50
In reply to Re: Adrenal Fatigue Treatment Article - Simus, posted by KaraS on August 27, 2004, at 21:04:06
> > The visit with the Naturopathic doctor went well. She reviewed my medical history, my meds, and all my supplements. She agreed with the adrenal fatigue based on my symptoms. And she diagnosed me as low thyroid from a previous blood test that my family doctor didn't think was abnormal. She also ordered another thyroid test panel to verify the numbers. She suspected a candida problem so I am being tested for that too. I requested a food allergy/sensitivity test just to know what to avoid to feel better.
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> I'm curious as to what your TSH level was that your previous doctor decided was ok. You said you were negative on the Hashimotos antibodies? (If not, we would have almost identical problems.)My TSH was 5.11. She said that most people feel better with a TSH around 1-2. I was never tested for Hashimoto antibodies. I just assumed I didn't have Hashimotos because my doctor didn't think my TSH was a problem.
> Most of us probably have candida problems because of the antibiotics and lots of sugar. If so, she'll probably put you on the diet. You'll feel better and you'll lose weight. I did when I went on it a few years back.
I think you are right.
> I also had a food sensitivity test done then. I was really surprised at the foods I tested sensitive to: squash/zuchini/cucumber family, yogurt, strong cheeses, yeast (but not wheat) and I can't think of the rest. Wonder if the results would be the same today or if I'd have a whole different set or maybe just additional ones.
Hmmm... that isn't too bad... I can give up summer squash - but I am hoping chocolate doesn't show up on my list!!! LOL
> > She liked the basic supplements I am on now. (Really good quality multi-vit, calcium/magnesium/zinc, C, quercetin, P-5-P (B6), B5, and borage oil. She wanted me to add flaxseed oil to the base supplements. She said that in the future she is going to have me add selenium and chromium too.
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> How come flaxseed oil rather than fish oil? Didn't "you know who" say that the latter is better?I remember reading something at one time that said that fish oil wasn't the best option for my condition... but it was a while ago and I can't tell you for sure which condition it was referring to. I just made a little mental note about it. I think it was because of either the pyrolluria or the adrenal fatigue though...
> I don't remember - do you get hypoglycemic? If not, I wonder why she wants the additional chromium.
I did (do?), but I didn't talk about it with her. It could be to deter possible sugar cravings if I test positive for candida. (???)
> > I told her I drink green tea, ginger tea, and ginseng tea. She told me to avoid the panax(?) ginsengs.
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> Panax gingsengs are quite stimulating. Maybe that's why.Yeah, and she said that "panax is a man's herb". I assumed that she meant that it boosted testosterone.
> > She gave me a glandular adrenal support. She is also starting me on licorice - says it is wonderful and she takes it herself. And she gave me a tincture with ashwaganda(sp?), bladderwrack, and coleus.
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> I was going to ask Larry what he thought of glandulars. That'll probably make a big difference. She's also using the standard treatments we've read about in licorice and ashwaganda (I've seen it spelled that way and with an "h" at the end after the "d".) I'm thinking of adding both of those.> I've never even heard of bladderwrack (frightening name, don't you think?)
Yeah. LOL It is like kelp and it supplies iodine.
> or coleus. She must really know her stuff.
The coleus is a new one to me too. I think it is for insomnia - not sure.
> > For the insomnia she suggested taking a calcium/magnesium (without zinc) supplement in the evening. She also recommended lemon balm tea.
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> Did you tell her that you're already taking a lot of magnesium?Yeah, but she suggested taking part of the daily dose in the evening.
> Our book says to take them separately. I'm not sure why though.
Maybe they compete to some degree...
> Wonder if the above will be enough for you.
She is definitely not out of ideas yet.
> > She wanted me to start out on these changes for three weeks, and then come back in for evaluation and to review the test results. There were more things, but she tried to limit the changes to just a few. Since I have been under the weather for the past couple of days, I will probably start with only a couple of the new items tomorrow and give it a go (stomach and intestines willing).
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> I'd probably start like that too and add the really new stuff in slowly so that if you're not reacting well to something, you know which one it is.Exactly.
> > I sound a little self-absorbed here, huh? How have you been? How is work going?
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> No you don't sound self-absorbed at all! I wanted to know exactly what she prescribed. It sounds like she's attacking the adrenal fatigue first. I wonder if she'll prescribe anything more directly for the brain fog.I am not having too much trouble with brain fog right now. But she did say that candida can cause it, and getting rid of the candida helps in brain function.
> I'm doing a little better today than the last few days. Don't know why but I'm not complaining.
Hey, "a little better" is at least a step in the RIGHT direction.
> Nothing new with work. I almost had an interview this afternoon but it got cancelled because they really liked the person they met with this morning.
Sheesh. Sorry to hear that. I hope I am up to going back to work soon too.
> > Gee, now that we know Hoover...Larry Hoover has a girlfriend and children, it kinda takes the wind out of the fanclub's sails, doesn't it? What do we do now???
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> Yes, 2 little Larry Hoovers running around (that we know of). Kind of scary, isn't it? We can still be fans. Afterall, we're not groupies (at least I'm not!!!)Oh, c'mon Kara! You're not still jealous about the whole vacation incident, are you???
> What do we do now? We pry for more details of course!
HeHe That goes without saying...
> I'll tell youou my final program soon too. It will probably be a lot like yours. I think I'm going to put off taking a lot of the stuff to fortify my brain and concentrate on feeling better first. I think I was trying to bite off more than I could chew because of panic.
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> Talk to you later,
> KaraI will be looking forward to your plan. I hope tomorrow I will be up to diving into this new program, and I will keep you updated.
Take care,
Simus
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