MightyFall
Member
So I'm convinced that I have adrenal fatigue or dysfunction. Whether it be down to signalling issues, inadequate nutrients or poor lifestyle - I've got it and I FEEL it. Fatigue, exhaustion, blood sugar swings, rapid weight gain (mostly fat), deep cavities and sensitivity in my teeth, debilitating brain fog and cognitive issues, terrible libido - these all are textbook adrenal fatigue symptoms.
Saliva cortisol tests confirm high, normal cortisol in the mornings but other three samples are far too low. DHEA also drops too low in the PM. Thyroid results indicate possible low T4 but still within optimal range.
Any suggestions on how to increase cortisol and DHEA? I've exhausted every other path, from dietary changes (including Peat) to bioidentical hormone replacement in the form of DHEA and pregnenolone. Cortisol replacement is probably my last resort, in the form of either hydrocortisone or adrenal cortex extract. The latter has recently induced adverse symptoms at high doses, but no significant effect on lower doses. Or perhaps ACE is not strong enough for me.
I need to get out of my debilitating state as soon as possible.
Saliva cortisol tests confirm high, normal cortisol in the mornings but other three samples are far too low. DHEA also drops too low in the PM. Thyroid results indicate possible low T4 but still within optimal range.
Any suggestions on how to increase cortisol and DHEA? I've exhausted every other path, from dietary changes (including Peat) to bioidentical hormone replacement in the form of DHEA and pregnenolone. Cortisol replacement is probably my last resort, in the form of either hydrocortisone or adrenal cortex extract. The latter has recently induced adverse symptoms at high doses, but no significant effect on lower doses. Or perhaps ACE is not strong enough for me.
I need to get out of my debilitating state as soon as possible.