Here are my answers: Thanks a lot! Looks like you could use more adrenal/cortisol support but I would not expect that to be the entire reason for your problems. ===I take 650mg adrenal cortex extract and 300mg whole adrenal Pregnenolone. Did you get a followup blood test while on it? Did you seem to get heart palpitations while on it? With low AM cortisol and other symptoms I’d be inclined to continue to use some of it, maybe 10mg x2 or 3 and then get the followup test. ===I started again to take pregnenolone (2X10mg) for 1 week. We do not have tests here for that. No effect s ...
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Hi, What quantity of water and coffee do you use? thank you, Anca   [End]
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Thank you, Archus. I don’t post on Liver Flush forum because people not having adrenal fatigue doesn’t know how it is. The body is extremely weak and can’t handle a lot of things that others do easely. I will do the herbs and castor oil part for the begining. Thanks, Anca   [End]
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Hi, I don’t know what to say about Cipralex, I take it for almost 8 years and my phisical state didn’t go well. But it helps with anxiety. I take 10mg but doctors want to put me on 20mg. I tried 15mg and because I saw no good effect I came bach to 10mg becase I feel it’s a little stimulatory (like I feel better mentaly and more alert and I tend to overdo things and exhauste myself. One doctor gave me Elontril (bupropion) wich increase dopamine but other doctor said I shoud take only this, not together with Cipralex. So I didn’t know what to do and didn’t take it. I have also sever ...
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Hi everybody, I feel that my liver is not ok at all (no appetite, extreme fatigue, pain and discomfort in right side abdominal area, very iritabile, deppresion). The liver blood tests are a little elevated. I try to avoid everything that harms the liver but it is not enough. How can I detox without any harm considering I have severe adrenal fatigue (very little energy, insomnia, anxiety). I am not considering a liver cleanse but I was thinking about a light coffee enema. What do you think about it? Any experiences? Other sugestions for the liver? From time to time I use bitter h ...
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And all you did was this therapy? Do you think it will work online, too? (I saw they have this option) Thank you!   [End]
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Hello, I’ve read your blog; is very interesting and touching. I think the same about body/mind/soul connection and listening to your emotions, that is vital for well beinig. My problem is that my emotions are stuck because I didn’t listen and express them (but acted in opposition to them)for a very long time. It’s mostly about anger and sadness. Now I can’t access my emotions almost at all. I am using only my rational thinking instead of heaving both: thinking and feeling. Question: this form of therapy is only explaining how to listen to and interpret your emotions or is some prac ...
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Hello, I am interested in your treatment. I am in the same situation for 8 years (I had 8-9 months I stayed mostly in bed because no energy). I am also on Cipralex and tried others. I also tried vitamis, herbs, adrenal cortex extract, etc. My question is why you chose Medrol instead of hydrocortisone? And what maximum dose of adrenal cortex extract you tried and for how long? Are ypu living in Europe? Thanks a lot and keep us updated about your status! Anca   [End]
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Hello everybody, I am desperate, so please give me your insights. A brief review because I haven’t written recentely: I am a 40 y old female with severe health isues for 7 years (after a long period of stress, trauma). Main symptoms: - extremely low energy (for 9 months I can only stay in bed and using the bathroom, otherwise my heart start to beat rare and strong - the cardiologist said they are extrasystols), In fact I move a little more because I jus can’t stay in bed all day and my mind is very active and wants action and because I am afraid of other damage of my body. But w ...
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Hello, Anybody here from Europe doing NB? Thanks Anca   [End]
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Thank you, Joe! I forgot to mention I take ACE (250+250mg) and pregnenolone (30mg) for about 1 month with minimal effects Now I have other questions: - Can you/she recommand a doctor, because I am too weak to resarch the supplements and choices. - One of my main issues is overthinking (as a sign of anxiety). I can’t stop thinking about solutions day & night and this is very exhausting and my sleep pattern is damaged. My nervous system is very very tired. I tried some GABA but not every day and never exceeded 750mg. How much your friend is taking? I am always hypervigilent. - And anoth ...
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Hello, Considering the fact that 1 year of Lam’s protocol (on my own): vit C in 3 forms, B5, etc didn’t get almost any positive effect and that now I am bedridden, I am thinking of trying hydrocortisone. I have some questions for the people taking HC: 1) How much do you take and for how long? 2) How much did you improve? And how ill you were when startng it? 3) The state improved immediately after starting HC or it took some time? 4) Do you experince side effects? 5) If you had insomnia is sleep better after HC? (I have horrible total insomnia for 7 years and I use Remeron for s ...
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Hello dr. Eric, I am a 39 y old woman suffering from advanced adrenal fatigue. I also have H pylori and I decided to start GSE. Please, tell me, how do I know the infection is responding to treatment? And how do I increase the dosage? I applogise for asking this for free. I hope to have the money for a consult soon. Thank you very much! Anca   [End]
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Hello, After 10 months of supplements (lipo c, ascorbic acid, b5)but with stress going on I feel extremely bad. Have palpitations very often, can’t leave the bed, feeling very very weak. I am still on lexapro and remeron (for sleep). I really don’t know what to do! Any idea?   [End]
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Thank you. I’ll try.   [End]
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Hello, For some years I don’t experience apetite (or hunger) at all. Do you relate with this? Could be my depression, Helicobacter Pylori (which I have), low HCl or something else. After a meal, I don’t feel anyhing for about 4 hours (now, less in the past) and all of a sudden I feel very weak, so I eat. Any ideas? Anca   [End]
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Thank you very much! Do you succesfuly treat HP naturaly? Even in crhronic cases? Many thanks, Anca   [End]
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OK, thanks. Keep in touch!   [End]
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I’m afraid more of Remeron because my insomnia. But I will see when I’ll be there. Now is Lexapro’s turn! I suppose I can make the H pylori treatment now if I tolerate the antibiotics.   [End]
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Hello doctor Bekker, I am 39 years old woman. I have advanced Adrenal fatigue for 7-8 years and depression & anxiety. I take 2 antidepressants (Lexapro and Remeron, Remeron helps with the sleep). I have a very bad and old insomnia. Some years ago I did a stool test that showed H pylori. I didn’t take anything in that period because I was very confused and had to deal with a lot of problems. My digestion now is very bad. I have no apatite, I’m never hungry (could be because of depression), I have eructations, after few bits I feel full, stomach pains. I suppose I should treat H py ...
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Thank you for answers and support, wired.   [End]
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My diet consists in animal protein in every meal but small quantities + vegetables raw and cooked + complex carbs. My big issue is insomnia; I sleep using Remeron.   [End]
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And for treating H pylori, what to do, take those 2 or 3 antibiotics? And maybe, repeating the treatment twice or more? I don’t know how my body would react.   [End]
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Some more questions, wierd: - Are you definitely better now than when starting psych medication (regarding energy level)? Are you able to work? - What was your energy level when you were at your lowest and for how long? Thank you   [End]
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Hi Dave, I have H pylory but I understand a lot of people have and is not a problem. For the rest, I don’t know but I have no symptoms (fever, pneumonia). I was tested for parasites and I don’t have. About the vitamins, I increased the dose slowly. I feel fine with them (especialy vit C). I plan to reduce vit B5 but slowly.   [End]
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Hi Joe, I take 7g vitamin c (4g lipo, 3 g ascorbic acid) and 3g of B5. I never took prednisone; as for HC I suppose I need a prescription. Th doctors here say my adrenals are fine. What other supplements are you thinking at? Thanks Anca   [End]
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I know you have expertise and I appreciate it very much. I have already started withdrawing from Lexapro. I planned it for 10 months; I’ll see on the way. It’s hard already (anxiety and less energy, if possible). Did dr. Neville helped it you somehow? Thsnks a lot!   [End]
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Thank you, Feo! I have done a hair analysis some years ago and didn’t show toxicity. This idea of toxic elements increasing in the hair while coming out of storage is recognised by any practitioner? Is your general state better? What did you use for detox? I suppose I can find in your posts but maybe you have a conclusion? Thanks!   [End]
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Hi Feo, I have low cortisol and I am in this state for many years. I was very thin before starting sleep medication. I don’t have energy all day long. I know I am in a state of stress but don’t have the power to deal with my problems. I meditate but not every day. I will work on that. Thanks Anca   [End]
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Hello, I still have very low stamina (stay in bad 60% of day time) but I gained a lot of weight. I don’t understand why. I started to gain weight when took Zyprexa (olanzapine) for sleep but I continued to become fatter and fatter (in the abdomen area especially) Why my body doesn’t use this energy and stock it? Any idea? I am slightly hypothyroid but it is a very small deviation and is old. Thanks Anca   [End]
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About foods that are good for you, it was kind of intuitive to sellect them? I mean, can I have a chance to find the right food by beeing a very good observer? Thank you   [End]
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And also, how do you know you are dehydrated? Or, how can I know? What are the symptoms (apart from thirst)?   [End]
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Hello, By a state in wich the body can assimitae better the minerals you mean a relaxed state? Can you give some good information sources for learning Ayurveda? Thank you, Anca   [End]
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Hello, How can I know without tests(they are not available in Romania) how the liver detoxification pathways are working? I experience extreme fatigue and depression I feel that my liver could be an issue. Thank you very much, Anca   [End]
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Yes, I follow dr. Lam’s guidelines. It worked up to a point but I think I have to address other plans, too (sleep, psychological stress, depression, I don’t know which one and in what order)   [End]
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I’ll check this. Thank you!   [End]
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And how did you support your adrenals while at your worst? What did you take and how much? I take 6g vitamin C (3 lipo+3 ascorbic acid), 1500 panthetine, 1500 pantothenic acid, 400mg magnesium, 400mg Q10, acetyl-l carnitine, d-ribose, fish oil, vitamin D and some antioxidats by rotation.   [End]
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I’m not afraid of being hard, I’m afraid of not making through it, because of my very low vitality. I have no energy to stand for more than 5-10’. If I don’t sleep a night (with Remeron, valerian, melatonin) I feel like dying. By the way, I’ve read that melatonin + SSRI/SNRI could be a problem. What do you know? Isn’t Seriphos for high cortisol people? I definetly need some extra support for the withdrawn, but I don’t know how much could I increase vitamin C. Probably I’ll contact dr. Neville. Thank you once again for valuable information!   [End]
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Sounds very scary. How did you handle anxiety while weaning off Lexapro? Did you have problems sleeping? How did you restore natural sleep? I have big big problems with that. I’m always hypervigilent and constant thinking. I’ve ordered some GABA and wait to try.   [End]
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Thanks a lot! I take Lexapro for 5 years. For sleep I took different drogs, but Remeron the longest, maybe 3 years. I see a big difference when braking only a bit (1/10 or 1-12) of the Remeron tablet. I was in very poor state when starting them. I had advanced CFS but didn’t know. Severe anxiety and complete insomnia for 1 year. Never used other substances, except for cigarettes and coffee (which were hard to quit).   [End]
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Thank you. I suppose 6g of vit c is high dose. I will postpone the test. Apart from that, how long do you think weaning off Lexapro 10 mg would be a reasonable period?   [End]
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Hello, I ordered an ASI test to Smart Nutrition (I live in Europe) and I don’t know what supplements & medication should I avoid in the test day. It’s difficult for me to skip vit C and the antidepressant. I asked them but I got no answer. Thanks   [End]
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Magnesium and melatonin no. Gaba not tried. Thank you.   [End]
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I developed a strong automatism (reflex) that whenever I lay in bed I try to unblock some (possible) blockages in the body. This operation is very exhausting and my mind can’t stop doing this. I tried to do other things (reading) but with no success. Any ideas?   [End]
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Still, I was in my worst in that year after traumas due to psichotherapy, before starting medication. Because I was in ptsd and not sleeping at all. After starting Remeron I was sleeping (kind of) and recovered a little in time. But no more than that. Why Remeron would be so bad in this situation (otherwise I don’t agree this type of medication at all). I feel that without it I wouldn’t sleep at all. Even with it 1 in 4-5 nights I don’t sleep. I understand it lowers cortisol. The dispair and panic and this need to do something, anything to save myself come from this?   [End]
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Of course I don’t have energy at all (just moving through my house) but keep pushing my limits because I have no choice or I’m very used to.   [End]
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Because I keep thinking and thinking for 5-6 years now what led to what. I started whith anxiety/phobias, wanted to overcome these, went to talking therapy for 4 years. The 4-th year went to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that took my sleep away COMPLETELY. I stayed 1 year not sleeping at all in total panic and after that I started taking Remeron for sleeping. Since than (6 years ago) my sleep is not natural/refrashing at all (feels like not sleeping, just some sedation from Remeron), I’m over thinking CONTANTLY, I’m desperate and panicked and I’m bearly living (thanks to vit C, vit B5 and ...
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Hello, A question for those in advanced AF: do you also have anhedonia (feeling no pleasure at all) and/or overthinkig? Or these could be the causes of AF...? Just wonder...   [End]
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Hello, Please, can you tell me if you have considerabile experience in (succesfuly) treating adrenal fatigue in women (late stages)? Thanks, Anca   [End]
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Hello, I have fatigue, I am very exhausted all day, I bearly can take care of my food, small tasks. All started as a psychological stress that leaded to insomnia, after that exhaustion. I didn’t sleep at all for a year. After that I took medication for sleep but still (after 7 years) can’t sleep on my own. I improved, but not much, let’s say 40%. I think it’s adrenal because I was in continuum stress and my sleep is very disturbed. I don’t have gastro symptoms.   [End]
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My main symptoms are: very bad insomnia (I sleep using Remeron), no energy, anxiety, can’t stop thinking and worying. I feel a little better after I eat (but it’s not hypoglicemia)   [End]
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Can’t talk because of fatigue.   [End]
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Hello, I would like to see how different we are in the matter of dayly energy. So, here are my questions: 1. How much energy do you have (what you can do and what you can’t before you need to rest)? 2. How were you when at your’s worst? Again, examples of things you could do. 3. In case of improvement, how long did you take to reach at this point? In my case: 1. I stay 3/4 of the day in bed. I do light preparation of the meals, I take a max 10’ walk. Taking a longer shower is a limit. I can’t sustain a dialogue face to face. It’s a little easier at the phone (but only using a h ...
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Hello, I understand that libido is 0 in advanced AF because the body is striving to survive. But I was wandering how things go for you: can you eventualy be turned on or feel any pleasure. Because for me I can’t make a distincion between AF and depression (for may nonexisting libido). I had no sex life long before AF because I was with somebody I didn’t feel atracted fisically to and got used like this. Now I would like to revive my sex life but dodn’t know where to start. I think DHEA test would a first step, isn’t it? Any comments/experiences?   [End]
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Yes, I learned the lesson. I’ll check Lam’s book. Thanks.   [End]
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Hello, I took 1 tablespoon of Lipo Nano C (Lam’s) for 3 months toghether with Pantetine, Acid Pantonetnic, Q10. After 3 months my stock of Lipo C ended. I had pause of cca 10 days. Now I started again but my condition worsened (I stay in bad all the time, feels like dying). The effect was not immediat. No difference for 7 days without Lipo C (took some regular ascorbic acid). Is all this because of that pause?   [End]
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Sorry, what about magnesium? I should not take it? Because I do for some time.   [End]
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Thanks for advice. Saliva test for cortisol, right? Can I test something else? I know serotonin test are not accurate. Here in Romania (Europe) they don’t do any saliva test as far as I know. Can I figure out the cause in other way? One night I got sick because of eating something fat and I throw it up (including bile) and after that I drank a bitter tea and I felt that nice feeling of falling asleep naturally I didn’t feel in years. My mind became quiet and I was centered in the body not in my head (like in the rest of the time). Any suggestions?   [End]
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By liver detoxing substances you mean Epsom Salt? I can try to do a flush without it (only with apple juice, some liver herbs, oil+lemon). Or oil+lemon combination is the problem? Thanks   [End]
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Thanks for your replay, especially that you used Remeron, too. I tried to reduce both (separatly) Remeron and Lexapro. Without Remeron I couldn’t sleep at all even that sleep with it is so bad (my natural sleep is gone). But I could try again, it’s easier than stopping Lexapro, still. With Lexapro is more complicated thant that (if it’s possible). I started very slow and seemed to be ok. After about 1.5 months I was taking half the dose (the dose is 10mg). And anxiety started very very strong. The doctor said to come back to 1 pill and after that I had some strange reactions (I was on ...
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Hello, I am a woman, 38, suffering from advanced Adrenal Fatigue Syndrom and depression & anxiety for 6-7 years (not working since than). I take for some months lipo C, acid pantothenic, panthetine, etc and I see some very slow improvement in energy. Still, my big issue is insomnia. I don’t sleep at all, and for 5 years I take Remeron (mirtazapine) to get some poor sleep and Cipralex (Lexapro) in the morning. Insomnia is not caused by insulin issues, I know this. My mind can’t stop. It’s a form of internal agitation manifesting like racing mind (24/24). One psychiatrist said I’m bipolar. ...
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Hello Sherpa, Yes, I am very interested in an article like this (supplements, brands, sources, methods, dosages). It would be great if you could write it. Also, do you know how much does the consultations with dr. Lam cost? Thank you. Take care!   [End]
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