Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 I'll be heading into my docs for a first visit. I know when I ask before, that it was felt that I should just use salt & DHEA to support my adrenal fatigue, as I'm not showing a lot of symptoms (yet~hopefully not). My question is...IF I get her educated and she rx me armour, should I also ask for an rx for Hydrocortison just in case I might need it? That way, if I get symptoms I could fill it, but if not, then I won't. I also wouldn't have to wait for her to call it in. If that is a good idea, what mg should I ask for? Thanks best,AdriaGreen Mountain Curlies, Inc.~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.official.ws/GMC Blog~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.blogspot.com If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 >>My question is...IF I get her educated and she rx me armour, should I also ask for an rx for Hydrocortison just in case I might need it? That way, if I get symptoms I could fill it, but if not, then I won't. I also wouldn't have to wait for her to call it in. If that is a good idea, what mg should I ask for?<< Actually it would be a good idea to ask for adrenal testing! Then there is a starting point reference for you to know what to expect. ALL thyroid prescribing instructions I have read say that they should not be given with adrenal problems, but I have yet to have a doctor check my adrenal status beforehand, and they should. I also think having that prescription on hand is a good idea, but your doctor may not be willing to do that until they have exhausted the simpler supports such as sea salt and herbal remedies. You would want 10MG tabs which can easily be broken into 5mg doses. -- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV My Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations The BEST thyroid website! http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Val, I've had that done. I did that through canaryclub. At first glance my cortisol levels look fine BUT I also had way more progesterone than is "normal" and I highly suspect that this skewed the test. My DHEA was below levels, and the Diagnos-Techs did suggest pregnenolone or DHEA supplementation. Additionally, something I didn't catch the first time I looked at the results....in the Cortisol DHEA Correlation graph, I am way down in the "Maladapted Phase II" section, right above "Adrenal Fatigue". I believe that I may be heading in that direction, when my progesterone level gets back down to my normal (ie without use of the cream). Thanks for your answer. I appreciate your help. best,AdriaGreen Mountain Curlies, Inc.~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.official.ws/GMC Blog~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.blogspot.com If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Actually it would be a good idea to ask for adrenal testing! Then there is a starting point reference for you to know what to expect. ALL thyroid prescribing instructions I have read say that they should not be given with adrenal problems, but I have yet to have a doctor check my adrenal status beforehand, and they should. I also think having that prescription on hand is a good idea, but your doctor may not be willing to do that until they have exhausted the simpler supports such as sea salt and herbal remedies. You would want 10MG tabs which can easily be broken into 5mg doses. -- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Well I would take that testing with you to your doc if you haven't already. Have a back up plan. Doctors are notorious for not wanting to give scripts for HC, but maybe yo will be lucky! I hope so, if not & you need a place to order it for yourself, just ask. -- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV My Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations The BEST thyroid website! http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks Val. I really do appreciate your help. Feeling a bit nerved, I must admit. I had planned to take in all my results. best,AdriaGreen Mountain Curlies, Inc.~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.official.ws/GMC Blog~~~http://greenmountaincurlies.blogspot.com If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Well I would take that testing with you to your doc if you haven't already. Have a back up plan. Doctors are notorious for not wanting to give scripts for HC, but maybe yo will be lucky! I hope so, if not & you need a place to order it for yourself, just ask.-- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Quote
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