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Test results: Diurnal cortisol
Mon May 25, 2009 5:41 pm
Cortisol Morning 5.8 [5.1-40.2] - Within range
Cortisol Noon 2.6 [2.1-15.7] - Within range
Cortisol Evening 1.4 [1.8-12.1] - Low
Cortisol Night 0.3 [0.9-9.2] - Low
Interpretations: Diurnal cortisol patter is consistent with evolving adrenal
gland fatigue (hypoadrenia).
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Shows low-normal range for the first part of the day, low and lower into late afternoon and evening.
I need cortisol, that's clear. Now, I'm trying to figure out which OTC source to use and in what doses.
Addition:
The following list is a compilation of symptoms experienced by patients while raising Armour, and which revealed low cortisol. These symptoms occurred at low doses of Armour, or waited until the patient got as high as 3 grains and more:
[s](Strikethrough [/s]non-experienced symptoms)
[s]*continuing hypo symptoms with a high free T3, or high amount of Armour[/s]
[s]*shaky hands; shakiness[/s]
[s]*diarrhea
*bad palps[/s]
[s]*feeling of panic[/s]
*weakness
*inability to handle stress
[s]*inability to handle in[/s]teractions with others
*inability to focus
[s]*rage or sudden angry outbursts[/s]
[s]*emotionally hy[/s]per sensitive
[s]*overr[/s]eacting
[s]*highly defensive[/s]
[s]*feeling paranoid[/s]
*exacerbated reactions to daily stress
*no patience
*easily irritated
*mild to severe hypoglycemic episodes
*taking days to recover from even minor stress
*taking days to recover from a dental visit
*flu-like symptoms
*headache
*all over body ache
*super-sensitive skin
*extreme fatigue
*scalp ache
*hyper feeling
*jittery
*clumsy (drop things, bump into things)
*confusion
[s]*suddenly feel extremely hungry[/s]
*low back pain
*dull
*cloud-filled head (happens when this patient is due for a next cortisol dose)
*jumpiness
*muscle weakness
*”air hunger”
*dizziness
*light headedness
*motion sickness
*coffee putting patient to sleep
[s]*vomiting even running up the slightest incline[/s]
*almost passing out every time patient gets up
*dark circles under my eyes
*waking up in the middle of the night [s]for several hours[/s]
*difficulty falling asleep
*frequent urination
[s]*IBS sym[/s]ptoms
*worsening allergies
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/adren...o/how-to-treat/
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