I have Hashimoto's (Hypothyroidism as a result) and Coeliac Disease.
I take both Levothyroxine and T3. Despite being on both my fatigue is still horrifically bad and I seem to suffer major insomnia at night time.
Interested in your thoughts and helping me interpret the morning Cortisol result.
It's the second time I've had Cortisol tested.
First time was a morning blood test and it was "basal" (result was 260 on whatever the unit of measurement is for blood Cortisol).
Second time was 4 point Saliva Cortisol and the morning one has now come back below range as you can see in the pic.
My GP wasn't concerned with the blood results. I haven't shown her these ones yet. Wondered what you lot thought and if there's something I should be pushing or asking for at my next doctor's visit.
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Vit D is below range so supplementing like mad for that. I don't know the figure yet sorry.
The others were:
B12 - 187 (Range 180-900)
Folate - 3.8 (Range 2.1-14.0)
Ferritin - 96 (Range 10-65)
B12 and Folate both in range but low end.
Ferritin is way too high. But my Iron was normal at 20 (Range 11-29).
The only supplement I take is a probiotic and Selenium. I've stopped everything else weeks ago because I don't want them to interfere with blood results.
Infact, I just stopped Selenium too because I have a feeling it is making my hair fall worse and until I have I tested I don't want to presume I need it xx
If your doc has said it then that's different I guess. Perhaps he's checked it. All I know is my hair is falling worse than ever and I'm stopping Selenium because I think that's what's causing it x
that could be. Everyone is different . I know it has helped heal my thyroid gland, but then I have 2 other autoimmune diseases (disorders) Mastocytosis and osteoarthritis. I'm mostly concerned with not breaking out in giant hives ( too many mast cells) That's why I'm on Paleo AIP and eat as fresh as possible
I'm no expert in cortisol. But mine came back low in first 3. Am noon and early evening. I take adrenavive 2 in morning and lunchtime. I also take 3000 vit c. It has helped a lot. 😊
I ended up in a&e with acute adrenal fatigue. Endo refused to see me.
Cortisol will remain low until you treat it. Iron, b12 important. But FTPO recommend high vitamin c and adrenal cortex. Can get Thornes adrenal cortex from amazon but they don't garantee that it's bse free so I buy from Country life. It's helped a lot. I now sleep and heart rate has come down. It won't go away on its own. Check out FTPO adrenal fb page. So helpful. X
I can relate to your situation my morning cortisol was also low in the morning. What was your day and sleep pattern like before the test? I would watch you are not taking anything which can effect your cortisol production. My test also suggested Addison's, however I believe this is a rather uncommon condition now. I believe you can check for antibodies if Addison's is suspected as it is also an autoimmune condition.
I have started taking Adrenavive II, which is easily sourced from their website. Produced in the UK.
From what little knowledge I have gained - your results show that your adrenals are struggling. In the morning is when your cortisol should be at its highest. Your levels are rock bottom. Your further tests show that your adrenals are trying to play catch up due to the lack of production in the morning.
My GP refused to look at my cortisol saliva tests so I really hope you have more luck. If you don't I believe southhampton university hospital do a saliva cortisol tests on the NHS.
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