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Adrenal Cortex for intolerance of T3

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Hello!

I have been struggling to tolerate T3 containing medication for 2 years (tried all variations). I recently found I have low cortisol (saliva test) results are:

Morning: 11 (6-21)

Noon: 3.35 (1.5-7.6)

Afternoon: 1.86 (0-5.5)

10pm: >2 (<1.5)

* B12, B9, iron & Vit D were all optimal as of November 2021 but I am rechecking them this week*

According to Dr Peatfield’s book The thyroid and how to keep it healthy, adrenal support is essential before thyroid hormone supplementation, and I think this might be why I can’t tolerate T3. I have done CT3M to no effect. I now want to try adrenal glandulars.

So, to my Q! Is there a guide for how I go about working out how much glandular I need and when I need it?

Thank you, as always 🙏🏻

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pennyannie

Hello Relentlesssearch :

I used to take the ones as recommended in Dr P's book which I just read that you are enjoying reading.

They are not available any longer due to new import restrictions but there are several brands available and generally sold as an OTC ' supplement ' and a recommended dose is generally found in the small print.

I have never had a saliva test nor know how to read the above results.

in reply to pennyannie

Hi pennyannie thanks for your reply 😊 I am enjoying Dr Peatfield’s book no end… it’s a real relief to find there is a reason I am so unwell.

I have ordered these: the-natural-choice.co.uk/Ad...

But I am unsure how to take them, or what my results would suggest about when to take them and how much I should take, the book gives vague indication of how to start but wondered if anyone in the forum had more specific or lived experience to give advice.

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pennyannie in reply to

I think these one's are suggested by Dr S Myhill - maybe there is information on her website if there is nothing on this website or product when you receive you order.

in reply to pennyannie

oh yes I’ll check her out. She is my neighbour!

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pennyannie in reply to

Well maybe cultivate her side of your garden more as I think her ' book ' is closed to new patients.

in reply to pennyannie

Yes her clinic is shut 😩 she is also the director of my college where I am training to be a naturopath - I may email her and see if she’ll give me off record advice. Thanks!

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QUE6T-33 in reply to

has Dr Myhill stopped practising then?

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ainslie in reply to

I am no expert on Adrenavive, however it may be wise to start on Adrenavive 1 as opposed to 3 and build up slowly, is there some reason you are starting on Adrenavive 3. I say this because my partner was started on Adrenavive 1 by a Naturopath and slowly increased to. 4 tabs a day, I asked him if we then progress on to the stronger ones and he said not necessarily. I don’t know if he is correct though.

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blogfrog

Licrorice root will increase cortisol, but only take for 4-6 weeks max and don't take it if your blood pressure is high. If you get (more) fluid retention, supplement with Potassium to help balance this out while on it. Take 1-2 tablets a day breakfast and lunch - not too late.

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