THE Adrenal Fatigue Thread - Page 11

[NocturnalDaze]

You're welcome!

I think your husband might be wrong.

[Kimmiepie]

Okay there actually *was* a T3 free test... I missed it.

3.5 normal 2.5-6.5

[NocturnalDaze]

Yup, that one is low too. T3 should be in the upper 1/3 or just above range...

[Rachel J.]

I saw my physician's assistant last week for a follow up on my results and just haven't had a chance to post about it yet. I didn't ask for a copy of my results (duh) so I don't know exact numbers but I looked at the results graphed out so I have a pretty good idea.
8am- right in the middle of the normal range
12pm- below the normal range (so something definitely not right there)
5pm- back up into the normal range
12am- the cracked vial so no results but I'm guessing maybe a little high because I have a hard time getting to bed even though I am usually very tired when I do.

My progesterone (blood test) was a little low but she said she wouldn't treat it at that level any way. My iron panel was good 115 (normal range 10-150) and my B-12 was also toward the higher end of the normal range. She has me taking 1-2 daily of an herbal supplement called Energy Plus from Vital Nutrients.
It's 250mg american ginseng root
100mg schisandra extract
150mg polygonum multiflorum
100 mg astragalus extract 15:1
100mg atractylodes extract 15:1
50mg licorice extract
Now I need to go look up what exactly most of that stuff is

I was feeling really crappy, tired, and depressed/overwhelmed before I got my results. I can't imagine it's the supplement, I think it's just more mental finally have some sort of info, but I've been feeling a lot better since I got my results. I'm still tired but not dragging like I was. My sex drive hasn't improved much but I'm forcing myself to be interested, both for my sake, my dh and our relationship (he feels unwanted and neglected when we don't connect physically). Now I need to reread the thread and see what else I can do to support my system while breastfeeding (besides the obvious and difficult getting to bed early and cutting out the chocolate, oh how I love my bittersweet chocolate chips).

[Rachel J.]

[Brookesmom]

I sent my saliva test into the lab last Monday... Next Friday the 24th I get my results plus all my blood test results. The waiting is a killer. I hope there is something off to explain why I've felt so tired, something I can work on balancing.

That stop the thyroid madness forum sounds great for discussion test results. Is it back online yet? I read a bunch of articles there last week. Back to lurking for now.

--Kelly

[bigeyes]

didn't know they were offline. going to look.

[Brookesmom]

[Pookietooth]

So anyone else have any news? I haven't been back to my naturopath because I owe a bunch of money.

[Kimmiepie]

No new news here, unfortunately. I'm still in the process of trying to find a good doc who will take me seriously and let me have a say in my treatment etc.

I have these occasional "attacks"......and I'm not sure if they're adrenal or hypoglycemia related or not. It's *not* anxiety, I have those attacks this is totally different. And I do not believe it is a hyperthyroid attack either as my heart doesn't beat fast, and I don't sweat etc like I tend to with those.

Basically I get all shaky *inside* and have outbursts of crying because I feel so weird. My b/p feels low too. I might feel nauseated and cold and keep getting the chills. Then after a while it calms down and I feel slightly weak all over like my body has been through the wringer. Sometimes I just feel like I'm really ill or dying. Not panicking or anything, my body just feels so weird. It is the weirdest thing.

Has anyone had anything like this? :

[bigeyes]

I have so many symptoms and I never know what to blame on adrenals, thyroid, PTSD, idiotic stunts by dh, etc.

Feeling very discouraged today.

[BeingMe]

Kimmie,
I know what you are saying. I used to get those at times, but haven't really had them since I started treatment. I believe magnesium helps too. Natural Calm makes a great one and really good before bed for helping go to sleep. Oh and Iron, you may be anemic. Make sure you ask for a ferritin test if they test you. Because now that I think back they were really bad after I hadd DD and lost too much blood(they wanted a transfusion). I was really anemic at their worst.
I think when that happens it's your body saying it's missing something. The only thing that got me through them when I had one was to sit down(which wasn't really an option since I felt really weak when they happened), and try to really relax(even though you feel like wiggin out).

[Metasequoia]

Kim, I had those feelings in the beginning - right after Ds was born - I remember feeling dizzy 24/7 for a month. One time I drove to the post office & felt so dizzy I had to sit in my car because I was afraid to drive - it was NOT hypoglycemia, I had eaten my bodyweight in nourishing foods prior to my outing. I never had the crying thing, it was purely physical for me.

In the past, like a hundred years ago, Adrenal Fatigue was just referred to as weak nerves or frazzled nerves, etc - it's really just that, our nerves are shot, cortisol totally affects our nerves.

I have an appointment next Wednesday. I had a stressful moment the other day & I could feel the adrenaline pumping through my body & I started to get the shakes - this is VERY discouraging as this is a huge tip-off that my adrenals are still weak - I guess that's a given, but I just want SOME sign of healing, ya know?

I'm also investigating nightshade foods, I've read that they can affect people with arthritis & fibromyalgia & IMO, fibro/cfs is caused by adrenal fatigue. I've been avoiding them for a few days, I'll report back with any noticeable changes.

[Pookietooth]

Kim, that sounds like hypoglycemia, but I don't know. I do hope that you feel better soon.
bigeyes. Are you in the Surviving Abuse forum, you don't have to say you are if you are, just suggesting you go there, too for support.

[bigeyes]

waiting for a year to pass so I can get there. : All of my gazillion posts have occurred in the past few months while I've been trying to figure out what is going on with this kid.

[Kimmiepie]

Thanks guys.

I eat a mostly NT diet so I feel like I shouldn't be hypogylcemic....although yesterday was not a mostly NT day....hmmm....I'd had a very sweet latte with whip, some Newman O's, YoBaby Yogurt, FruitaBu, WOW! That's a lot of sugar. Hmmmmm that could have been my problem. I don't know, don't know a lot about hypoglycemia.

Metasequoia- yes, please let us know what you find out!

Big eyes- I'm so sorry you're having a hard time. I have btdt with my ex and I partly blame him for my health problems. I pray that things get better for you soon.

[bigeyes]

thanks. I'm really thinking about giving up lately. It's too hard to try to fix problems that were created by several other people who don't even have to be here dealing with them.

[Kimmiepie]

Oh don't give up on yourself. You can get through whatever it is. I know it is possible!! Please let me know if you need anything or want to talk.

[bigeyes]

I'm actually thinking of leaving. He refuses to see that he is part of the problem.
He blames so much on his late wife, and I pointed out to him yesterday that he now blames me.

I'm sick of it, and I don't like the sexist message he's sending to both of our kids.
If he doesn't go to counseling with us when I get the sessions moved to his day off, I am seriously going to call a lawyer. I won't be a party to this, and I am not going to put up with her crap or his any longer. When I'm gone he won't have anyone to blame.

[Kimmiepie]

When you say his "late" wife do you mean she passed away or she's still part of the picture? Feel free to pm me if you want.

ETA: I have soooo been there with the blaming thing!