Adrenal fatigue

That is probably part of why I'm doing well with the Ktea. It is also high in malic acid, which also helps with energy production.

I'd be tempted to go spend a fortune in supps right now, but I'll wait for my tests and see what my doc recommends.

Funny they say to avoid red meat and fat -- I do better with a higher fat diet and red meats. Every body is different They are right on about processed foods though. I do not do well with them.

Thanks for taking the time to type all of this up. I appreciate it. I just hope we can get to the bottom of this soon.....

Schwarzbein Principle is waiting for me at the library. Hope to pick it up Tuesday.

[barb keith]

No problem Sharron!!! I'm so glad your library has Schwarzbein, while you're there, see if they have PFNH too. I think there might be a more updated version out now than what I have. Mine was copyrighted in 1997. I figured you could bring that info to your MD and ND and see what they say, especially about Cushing's and Addison's Syndromes.

[BC]

Just an FYI, Woman to Woman is the practice my fav women's health author, Christiane Northrup, MD., founded as a partner. She finally left the practice a couple of years ago to spend more time writing and lecturing (and to avoid any more burnout, I think).

I would say it's probably a good a place for info, and a great place for treatment if you happened to live in New England.

I'm really happy that I've done some testing this summer, adrenal being one of them, and that I have a supportive medical team now-- but I think it will be a long road mending those adrenals....

[barb keith]

I've had this question in my mind nagging at me for quite awhile now..........can the Adrenals BE mended? I suppose the answer is in my Schwarzbein book, but I can't remember if I read about it or not.

[BC]

Yes, but it's a long process. That is, yes unless you have Addison's Disease, but you would either know you did or you'd be dead

[barb keith]

So Cushings or just plain old adrenal fatigue can be mended I take it? That's good news.

Well, obviously I don't have Addison's, since I'm still alive and kicking

I understand mending the adrenals is a lengthy process. I'm eager to get started.

btw, I'm calling and switching docs today! It is non-sense that I have to argue to get the tests done I needed to have done

Oh, and did I mention that I'm feeling better? Dh and I had some intense prayer time night before last and I slept that night and had a great day yesterday. I did more physically yesterday than I have for over a month! I expect the same today

[BC]

Glad to hear you are alive and kicking, Sharron, LOL!!!


Barb, a large percentage of Cushings is caused by a pituitary tumor or adrenal tumor, I think, so really Addison's and Cushings, being the far ends of the adrenal spectrum need serious medical intervention. The smaller percentage of Cushings that is iatrogenic (caused by drugs) may be repairable as the drugs (usually steriods) are slowly withdrawn--but don't quote me on that. And also remember that most of my experience with Addison's and Cushings has been with dogs!

But from what I understand, the various stages of adrenal fatigue in the middle are repairable.

[barb keith]

Thanks Brenda, that's very interesting!!!!!

I'm glad I gave you a chuckle, Bren!

I'm continuing to feel better, but I know I've got to be seen by my doc...

I don't know if I said before, but the last time I had an adrenal test done (after the hand/arm/shoulder incedent 2 years ago this week! Sept 12...) I showed "post traumatic stress disorder." Sheesh. Things had just barely even gotten started stress-wise then!

[BC]

I'm glad you are finding some support in your search for health, Sharron. I am always grateful for the "good days" too!


Maybe it's just me, but I found SBII to be a rather depressing read. At least, I found I didn't have a clear picture of what actions to take, what to expect short and long term, and felt that the options Schwarzbein offered were limited. I guess I should re-read it. I much preferred the other two books we talked about in the Reduced Calorie Forum (?), but maybe because they were just the right thing at the right time.

Barb, if I'm wrong about Cushings, I hope someone will correct me. It could certainly be that the development of Cushings in dogs is different than that of humans, LOL!

[barb keith]

Bren as far as I'm concerned, you're right on the money, but I haven't done any research on it either. LOL I just mentioned those disorders because they were mention in the Prescription for Nutritional Healing book.

I just got my test results back. As far as I can tell, everything they tested for came back normal. I haven't had my adrenal panel done yet, though. I'm happy it isn't thyroid, because once on thyroid medication, always on thryroid medication

I've only managed to read about 10 pages of SP...

[barb keith]

Sharron that certainly is GOOD news about your thyroid test!!!!!!

I thought so too, Barb. I also had several other values tested and they all came back normal. A significant one was b-12. My dad was b-12 deficient, but thankfully, I am not

I'll keep you posted!