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Posted by spriggy on March 24, 2006, at 18:43:26
My husband saw an interview on television about how helpful DHEA is for women around my age; anyway, he bought me some and wants me to take it ( isn't forcing me but thinks it will help me).
I read some things online that kind of concern me.
Does anyone know if it's safe?
It's 50 mg per day (the dosage he bought).
Any thoughts?
Posted by spriggy on March 28, 2006, at 23:43:21
In reply to DHEA supplements? safe?, posted by spriggy on March 24, 2006, at 18:43:26
Posted by thuso on March 29, 2006, at 18:55:59
In reply to DHEA supplements? safe?, posted by spriggy on March 24, 2006, at 18:43:26
You definitely should talk to your doctor before starting any DHEA supplements. The last thing you want to do is raise your DHEA-S level too high. I'd probably ask the doctor to run a DHEA-S level test to make sure it's ok to take it.
Do a google search...you'll find a ton of info. Just be aware who is giving the info. I've recently learned a lot about DHEA because my endo and I found out that my levels are borderline-could-be-an-adrenal-tumor (over 2x the normal limit). Definitely hasn't improved my mood! And mine isn't from any supplements. hahaha! If all the hype is correct, I should be the happiest/least depressed person out there. ummmmm...nope! :-P
I'd be curious to see what your doctor recommended.
Posted by spriggy on March 30, 2006, at 17:55:06
In reply to Re: DHEA supplements? safe? » spriggy, posted by thuso on March 29, 2006, at 18:55:59
Thanks for that info.
I go in for a pap and check up next week ( Too much info? ROFL) and I'll talk to him then.
Hey, are you the one who reads my blog?
LOL; I just made the connection.
*dumb blond look* ROFL
Posted by thuso on March 30, 2006, at 20:41:12
In reply to Re: DHEA supplements? safe? » thuso, posted by spriggy on March 30, 2006, at 17:55:06
> Thanks for that info.
>
> I go in for a pap and check up next week ( Too much info? ROFL) and I'll talk to him then.
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> Hey, are you the one who reads my blog?
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> LOL; I just made the connection.
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> *dumb blond look* ROFLHAHAHAHA!!!!! You just made the connection???? How many people online do you know with this name?! I thought I was unique. ;-)
Definitely TMI, but that is the correct doctor to ask. They know about hormones and DHEA is part of that. I'll be curious to see what he says.
Posted by KarenRB53 on August 25, 2006, at 19:31:04
In reply to DHEA supplements? safe?, posted by spriggy on March 24, 2006, at 18:43:26
> My husband saw an interview on television about how helpful DHEA is for women around my age; anyway, he bought me some and wants me to take it ( isn't forcing me but thinks it will help me).
>
> I read some things online that kind of concern me.
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> Does anyone know if it's safe?
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> It's 50 mg per day (the dosage he bought).
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> Any thoughts?I just wondered if you ever took the DHEA or what your doctor had advised? I need something for motivation, energy etc and was wondering about DHEA.
Thanks, Karen
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