Adrenals

[HQProperty]

How do you know if you have a problem in the Adrenals?

The most common problem in the Adrenals is Adrenal Fatigue?

What tests are needed to confirm that?
Or is that determined by symptoms you feel only?

Thanks guys.

[Ryannt]

Start here very good thread Adrenal Thread

[HQProperty]

thanks.

I did a regular cortisol test 2 times so far

03/24/08 (done at 8AM)
Cortisol 6.6 (This is LOW)
Normal Level Should be 8.0 – 19 at 8:00 AM

04/09/08 (done at 8AM)
Cortisol: 10.0 (8.0-19) at 8:00 AM


Do i need to do more tests? Do you know if my levels are really low? is the second test ok?


Do you think i should start my restart first as my doc suggested...then later on work on fixing adrenal issues and thyroid? Or you think it can be done all together?

Im also working on lifestyle changes and nutrition. so just curious about the process and the order on what should go first, second, third etc..

[hardasnails1973]

That serum thats way too low !!

[pmgamer18]

No don't try a restart with low Cortisol evels doing a restart puts ones body into a lot of stress and this can push your Coritosl levels even lower. For one thing the cortisol blood range I feel and others feel is Flawed. A level of 5 is AI but a level of 25 to 30 is not but a level of 10 to 20 can still be AI. Read this link.
My_medical_book_supports_the_cortisol_blood_range_ flawed
Today labs have lowered the range to way to low 4 to 22 were is was 5 to 30.

You are very low and need to do a saliva test one that checks this 4x's in a day. You can find a lab you can buy this test in this link.
Recommended Labwork | Stop The Thyroid Madness

If I were you I would look into treating cortisol first get your adrenals supported so they can heal and take enough HC to keep you leveled.