adrenal insufficiency - questions

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I have a question or two about adrenal insufficiency.

I'm hypothyroid and taking 180mg Armour daily. Also taking 8 drops of

Lugol's daily since Sept 15th of this year.

I have a hunch that I may have adrenal insufficiency.

I started wondering about if after reading various posts here.

I do have a couple of symptoms which may be considered adrenal I

think: I startle very easily and have difficulty going to sleep until

atleast 11:00pm or later (even though I'd like to get to sleep earlier

and I'm tired).

I just received a new shipment of thyroid, and in the package was a

notice that included the following statement: " Thyroid hormone may

increase symptoms of ....adrenal insufficiency. " Isn't this

interesting?

Now I'm wondering what type of adrenal testing is really valid.

Saliva testing? Or is testing even necessary...couldn't I start with

a small amount and see how I feel? Does anyone have experience with this?

Also, isn't there a trade-off in taking Isocort and other adrenal

hormones? Does one need to be careful in avoiding dependency?

I have a lot to learn about this. Will anyone recommend a good book

on the topic?

Thanks for your help,

Deanna