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ACTH Stimulation Test Results
Recently received back my ACTH stimulation test results and wanted to share (below). Ideally, I would have done a repeat of the Adrenal saliva panel I had done 8 months ago, but that is not an option right now due to my financial situation. Doctor says everything looks good (within the ranges), and suggested that maybe the symptoms of fatigue, low stress tolerance, etc. are not hormonal, but possibly some type of ongoing infection; he has referred me to an infectious disease doctor. Not sure if others have seen similar results, or been able to correlate their ACTH stimulation results to their saliva results, or have ever seen the test show results for adrenal insufficiency vs. failure. Thoughts? Continue reading
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Thanks for posting the info from Dr. T. Interesting stuff which I am sure is based on a lot of clinical experience as well as lite
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Good advice, thanks Maff. Always helps to have reminders that the healing is a journey, and that even when the progress seems slo
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Sorry Stache I only just spotted this blog post - been busy with treatments the past few weeks so not monitoring the site as close
Hypothyroidism: Nutritional, Lifestyle and Environmental Causes Your Doctor Might Miss Featured
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My Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) Test Results
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Maff, Just wondering: have you tried the 7 Keto variation of DHEA? (On iherb, Now Foods 7 Keto is the most reviewed product if y
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Hi guys, Finn - I tried betaine HCL for a little while but then had a gastrogram which showed my digestive secretions (stomach ac
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Hi Maff Just in response to your post. I've done very well with iherb.com as a supplier to the UK. Great prices, great delivery
Thyroid and Adrenal Issues in Chronic Illness
As a chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer I have come to realise just how pivotal healthy thyroid and adrenal gland function are to recovery. If your thyroid or adrenal function is below par effectively treating these issues can make a huge difference to how you feel and your ability to function.
The Thyroid
Research has demonstrated that the function of the thyroid and its hormones in those of us with chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic illnesses can be adversely affected by a variety of factors and through a variety of different mechanisms. Unfortunately, routine medical examinations and blood tests are woefully inadequate when it comes to detecting thyroid problems.
Standard thyroid blood tests typically only look at levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4). T4 is actually the inactive form of thyroid hormone which has little affect on the cells. The active form known as T3 is rarely...
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I am about to see an endrocologist in the next couple of weeks in the NHS Hospital close to where I live,after a very long time tr
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Thanks for a really informative article, Maff, it's great to hear of the progress you have made. I recently came across adrenal
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I have to say this is music to my ears! I have really suffered with fatigue and joint pains plus lots of other related symptons f