Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I read that women should take 25 mg per day. Men should take 50 mg per day. Roxanna V. Knight-Plouff, D.V.M. W Plouff North Star German Shepherd Dog Rescue Inc northstargsdr@... www.northstargsdr.org DHEA For those taking DHEA for adrenal support, how much are you taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Dr. Woliner said to take between 25mgs and 100mgs a day. He said I should be able to tolerate the 1grain of Armour with that. Do you think I should take the DHEA for a few days first just to make sure? Also, he said to cut back on the DHEA if I get Acne or agressive...what's up with that? Thanks, -- In NaturalThyroidHormones , " Roxanna V Knight- Plouff, DVM " <tayamni@e...> wrote: > I read that women should take 25 mg per day. Men should take 50 mg per day. > > Roxanna V. Knight-Plouff, D.V.M. > W Plouff > North Star German Shepherd Dog Rescue Inc > northstargsdr@e... > www.northstargsdr.org > DHEA > > > For those taking DHEA for adrenal support, how much are you taking? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi , he probably said that because dhea could increase your testosterone level Lynda (in the UK) DHEA > > > For those taking DHEA for adrenal support, how much are you taking? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 In a message dated 8/10/2004 4:57:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, garyland@... writes: > I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any > thoughts about this. > I think this is mainly for those folks who just pick up a bottle to take it as an anti-aging supplement. That is far different from folks who know they are low in DHEA. I would not take it unless I had been tested and knew my DHEA level...and that it was low. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 In a message dated 8/10/2004 5:27:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, garyland@... writes: > Whether my DHEA is high or low, do you think that if I don't go over > 25mgs that it is pretty safe I don't know your age...but at age 50, DHEA starts to decline. I really wouldn't supplement unless I knew for sure my DHEA was low or I was 50 or over. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 In a message dated 8/10/2004 6:36:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, garyland@... writes: > I am at the ripe old age of 54! > Pop that DHEA then. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi , I was prescribed 10 mg a day but right now I'm only taking 5 mg a day. I think there are different kinds of DHEA. Did your doctor tell you to buy it over the counter or did he give you a prescription? Mine is compounded at a pharmacy so maybe it is stronger or purer than the store-bought kind? The first couple days I took 10 mg I noticed I felt angrier than usual (not implying that I'm usually angry, lol!), but I've always been kind of sensitive to drugs. I need to start out slow. Congratulations on getting a great doctor! > For those taking DHEA for adrenal support, how much are you taking? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I have a concern with anyone that takes anything without testing myself. A good example, my estrogen was low, cortisol low normal, progesterone low, testosterone low, yet dhea over midway. Very weird. I know several people that felt worse taking dhea than not. DHEA I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any thoughts about this. These search terms have been highlighted: dhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Well speaking from personal experience (I have taken 50 MG DHEA for over 4 years every day) I have to say it is one supplement I will not ever be without again. I do get acne once in a while when it happens I cut the dosage for about a week in half. It goes away. I have had no excess hair, in fact I don;t even have to shave my legs anymore sue to thyroid hair loss that has never returned since my crash 5 years ago. I fell the difference if I do not take this supplement. I fell it in more tired and less stamina and shortness of breath. There is a good book out about DHEA, I read it back when I first started taking it but can;t remember the name.. Do a search on Amazon.com and I am sure you will find it, something like DHEA breakthrough. It is NOT hype. Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Whether my DHEA is high or low, do you think that if I don't go over 25mgs that it is pretty safe? Also, do you have to ween yourself off of DHEA when you do discontinue it or can you just stop? By the way, I took my first 25 mgs earlier today. I will start the Armour again tomorrow. Remember last month I did not react well to it. > In a message dated 8/10/2004 4:57:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, > garyland@y... writes: > > > I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any > > thoughts about this. > > > > I think this is mainly for those folks who just pick up a bottle to take it > as an anti-aging supplement. That is far different from folks who know they > are low in DHEA. I would not take it unless I had been tested and knew my DHEA > level...and that it was low. > Cindi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , you have nothing to worry about. You are not taking megadoses of dhea. You are not depending on it alone to solve all your problems. You have an excellent doctor and both of you are looking at the whole picture. We all know that there is no one cure-all. Just because some people want to take a good thing and go crazy with it doesn't mean those who use it judiciously are quacks also. Also, {{{{{{{{{{{[hugs}}}}}}}}}}, I think your weak adrenals may be causing you to stress over this too much. Since you have such a wonderful doc, maybe you could try to let him do the stressing..... at least some of it. You are really blessed to have such a wonderful doc. Blessings, Debbie K. DHEA I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any thoughts about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 > I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any > thoughts about this. To make you feel better, there are also articles on the net that say that Armour is dangerous, inconsistant and unreliable....and we all know the truth about that, don't we?? Hang in there. Janie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 In a message dated 8/10/2004 9:45:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, kclark@... writes: > Would a DHEA count of 334 in a range of 130-980 be considered low? I'd say anything in the bottom 1/3 would be low. Funny how these labs do things. Was this a DHEA-S lab? On mine, I had a 84 out of a range of 44-352 last time and previously had a 83 out of a 32-240. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , I am at the ripe old age of 54! gary > In a message dated 8/10/2004 5:27:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, > garyland@y... writes: > > > Whether my DHEA is high or low, do you think that if I don't go over > > 25mgs that it is pretty safe > > I don't know your age...but at age 50, DHEA starts to decline. I really > wouldn't supplement unless I knew for sure my DHEA was low or I was 50 or over. > Cindi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I really wouldn't supplement unless I knew for sure my DHEA was low or I was 50 or over. Cindi Would a DHEA count of 334 in a range of 130-980 be considered low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Gosh, when I called the endo to get Mom's result, he told me it was 6. But I forgot to ask the range! I'm going to ask for a DHEA test for myself next time. .... joan >Would a DHEA count of 334 in a range of 130-980 be considered low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 , I think the key words here are " No one should take DHEA except under the supervision of a physician, who should routinely check steroid and cholesterol levels, glucose tolerance, and prostate health in men, " says Nestle, MD, professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Virginia Commonwealth University, who studies DHEA's effects on diabetes and blood clotting. From what I understand, you are under the supervision of a terrific physician. Try not to worry. If something feels like it's too much, then just back off a little. Communicate with your doc. > I found this on the net and I am concerned. Does anyone have any > thoughts about this. > > These search terms have been highlighted: dhea > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 A doc who reads email!!!! Unbelievable! What a jewel! Re: DHEA , Have you emailed this to Dr. Woliner? Maybe he could comment. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 >>I was inquiring because of the higher DHEA supplement and wondering if it might be helping with giving you some estrogen.<< Maybe but I kinda doubt it. When I first started taking it, I was still on Premarin, a huge dose. It was about a year after starting it that I switched from Premarin to Progesterone creams. I also take Pregnenolone when I can get it. I am out right now and wondering if that is why I am feeling very lazy again or if it is time for another increase in meds:( Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 So far, I am OK on the Osteogel and progesterone. I am hot either because I go off all hormones while on my period or because of the cortisone injection I am not sure. I went back on the Osteogel today Re: DHEA > > I have a concern with anyone that takes anything without testing myself. A good example, my estrogen was low, cortisol low normal, progesterone low, testosterone low, yet dhea over midway. Very weird. I know several people that felt worse taking dhea than not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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