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Hello, I am new and happy to be here. I just am not sure where to start, there are a lot of posts so hopefully someone can guide me to some helpful threads or sites, or any info! I am going to start reading the posts as well daily.
About 7 weeks ago I went to a holistic wellness clinic because I felt tired, anxious and foggy headed so much of the time. I also started to crash after exercising. They did a number of lab tests and found out my cortisol level were very low:
Morning - 14.9 nm (Range 13-24)
Noon - 4.6 nm (Range 5-8)
Afternoon - 2.1 nm (Range 4-7)
Night - 2.1 nm (Range 1-3)
DHEA SUM = 1.03 (Range 2-10)
Cortisol/DHEA ratio = 23.8 (Range 5-6)
I also did a thyroid panel and everything was fine except the free T3 which was at 598 (top of the range being 350). A different test showed pregnenolone and DHEA were also rock bottom.
I changed my diet to eliminate caffeine, processed foods, Sugar and most oils. I did a dairy challenge and gluten challenge with the only issue being milk. I am taking about 65 pills a day including vitamins, minerals and amino acids. I also take isocort (new formula). I took a long vacation, reduced stress, and rest when I can, and stopped exercising. I am also now seeing a wholistic MD who started me on Time Release T3 (very low dose) for the thyroid.
The problem is that I don't really feel any better. Should I be more patient or should I see some results by now? I still get very fatigued every day by 4:30 and somedays can barely get out of bed. In bed on the weekend until the afternoon and still don't have any energy. When I do get fatigued I feel like I have a sore throat and a sore gland on one side of my neck.
Help help help! I have read so many different opinions and treatments I am just now very confused, and so very tired of being tired! This is really ruining my life and I'm getting 'down' now.
- Re: NEW and need some help!!! indianagirl
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This is a reply to # 1,843,555Hi there, I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I know how you feel!
Here are some things to consider:
It does take time.
Most people will say 3 months-2 years for complete recovery, depending on your individual circumstances and body chemistry.
I recently had someone tell me that they would usually give a program of treatment 2 months and if there wasn't any improvement, try something else.
And all these supplements you are taking, are they prescribed by your doctor or are you choosing them on your own?
It's possible that you are overwhelming your system.
That is a LOT of pills.
Slow and steady is best
I am taking 6-12 pills a day, depending on a rotation I am following and I have a less progressed adrenal fatigue.
And even that is sometimes too much for me.
I experience a lot of exhaustion and pain when I take too many supplements. I actually feel best when I don't take anything, although I know they are needed for the healing.
Everyone is very different when it comes to this issue.
I don't know about the sore throat and swollen gland. I have read that it is a symptom of adrenal fatigue but it could also be a symptom of detox, which can happen as your body strengthens.
- Re: NEW and need some help!!! angeldawn
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This is a reply to # 1,843,606Thanks Indiangirl, I was just thinking that after reading some of the posts that I am taking a LOT of pills. I am working with a wholistic clinic who offers an intensive 12 week program and has prescribed and monitored everything. I speak with a nutritionist once a week. BUT, they are not experts in adrenal fatigue. The great thing is that my anxiety was gone on day one, but I am now curious why they have not even mentioned pantethine which I am seeing many people discuss.
I guess I thought I would see SOME improvement after almost two months but I suppose I do have to be patient and keep doing everything I can to get better.
It's great to know I am not alone though and others can empathize, I think my family and friends (although very supportive) have a hard time understanding how I feel.
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This is a reply to # 1,843,608Yes feeling supported is very important.
I have been very lucky that I have a very loving and understanding support system and have been able to block the people from my life who stress me out in any way.
The fact that your anxiety is improving is a great thing.
Be glad for that!
Every time I make an improvement I will say to myself that I am happy for that and look forward to what is next.
I have struggled in getting really caught up in worrying why it's not happening faster and focusing on everything that isn't better yet, really focusing on the positive is hugely important.
But still if something doesn't feel right to you, lacking or too much, ask your doctor.
I am learning to do that myself, don't just blindly follow what they say if it feels off.
There are a lot of avenues to healing from adrenal fatigue and what works for one person may not work best for another.
Are you taking B5 or B complex? Pantethine is nearly the same thing as B5, there is a minor difference and I'm not sure what it is..
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This is a reply to # 1,843,555Be careful with the thyroid support. Supporting the thyroid before the adrenal glands are ready can make them worse. Dr Rind has good information on this. A was on thyroid support 3 years ago and getting much worse quickly. Luckily a call to Dr Rinds office saved me on that one.
It is good that you stopped exercising, especially aggressive exercise. However, if you can handle it, yoga and walks should be maintained. Exercise is helpful to oxygenate the body, but you should only do what you have the energy for.
Meditate every day, twice per day. This will help to calm your nervous system. Pick up the book "the relaxation response".
Work on your mindfulness. Work to avoid emotional states that cause stress (anger, resentment, envy, etc)
Some of us have made great emotional progress with the Healing Codes. My wife confirmed that it works. "You are not as much of a jerk to me" ;) She it quite blunt sometimes. But I'm glad I'm a better person.
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- Re: NEW and need some help!!! angeldawn
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This is a reply to # 1,843,818Great advice, thanks! So you just called Dr. Rind's office and received a consultation that way? I just went to his website, good information.
I am taking an EXTREMELY low dose of slow release T3, I have not read anywhere of someone starting off that low. I was wondering why the dose was so minimal from my MD but now it makes sense. She wants to make sure it's helping and not harming the progress. She said she does want to take things slowly and not 'rev me up' which could be more harmful.
I will also take your advice about meditation, but where do you start with that? Never done it and not sure what to do?
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