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Posted 4/20/2017 9:37 AM (GMT 0)
As some of you may know, I’m looking into herbal treatment. I want to try one herb at a time because if, for example, I have an allergic reaction or something I want to know which one was it. I’m quite paranoid about these things.

I have adrenal insufficiency and had to go on a physiological replacement dose of hydrocortisone. My body doesn’t produce any cortisol so I’m steroid dependent. My thyroid doesn’t make any hormone either (TSH is also zero) so I depend on T3 tablets. The reason I say this is because some herbs may interact with the metabolism of meds. For example, Japanese knotweed may interact with several medications metabolised by the P-450 enzyme system in the liver. I did some research and found that HC is metabolised by a P-450 enzyme so I believe that I can’t take Japanese knotweed.

I’m looking for herbs that will not interact with the metabolism of hydrocortisone and T3 thyroid hormone (liothyronine). Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Posted 4/20/2017 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
I would highly suggest that you find a really good herbalist to work with. This is way above my level of training and I wouldn't want you to go on someone's word that doesn't have the specific training to help you know that what you are taking won't interfere with your meds.

With that said, I know that treating these infections is pretty hard on the adrenals - my adrenals are really low as well, but I use herbs and homeopathics instead of HC, and homoepathics to deal with my low thyroid.

You'll need someone that understands that healing adrenals is much like healing Lyme in that it's about the amount of stress your body feels and understanding that there are ups and downs during the healing process for adrenals as well.
Posted 4/20/2017 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately I didn’t/don’t have the option to try herbs and homeopathics instead of HC. My ACTH was very low so I had/have a problem with the pituitary gland too. I don’t think my adrenal and thyroid function can be restored because once one is on full hormone replacement therapy the chance is very small that the organs will ever ‘wake up’ and produce the amount needed. In my case it would especially tricky because I had/have a pituitary issue too. I know Lyme messes with the pituitary and I believe that’s where all these problems started. But even if Lyme treatment could help the pituitary, I don’t think the thyroid and adrenals could respond adequately to TSH and ACTH.

Not much chance to find a herbalist who is trained in all this and Lyme as well. May sound pessimistic but that’s the truth. I will do my research very thoroughly and if I find something that I can take and works for me, I will let you guys know.
Posted 4/20/2017 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Oh! I wasn't suggesting that you change your adrenal or thyroid treatments! Only that although I suffer with low functioning adrenals and thyroid as well, my treatments are different, so I can't be of help with it!

Many of us have had to really dig in and do a ton of research to find what will work without interfering with the meds we need. I'm sure that you can be just as successful with your research! Sorry I can't be of any help, but maybe others have dealt with this and can at least give you some suggestions!

And thank you for being willing to share that information!!! It will help someone else!
Posted 4/21/2017 10:44 AM (GMT 0)
No worries, I didn’t think you were suggesting changing my meds. I just expressed my frustration with having to be on HC and T3.

No problem, that’s what this community is all about: sharing info! smile
Posted 4/22/2017 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
I do know some of the supplemental mushrooms can interfere with thyroid hormone T4. I think there is less chance of interference with direct T3, so at least you have that going for you.
Posted 4/22/2017 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
Consider rife and or bvt as treatment options, as those wont interfere
Posted 4/22/2017 5:01 PM (GMT 0)

astroman said...
I do know some of the supplemental mushrooms can interfere with thyroid hormone T4. I think there is less chance of interference with direct T3, so at least you have that going for you.

Astro, so in your opinion, should those with thyroid issues that need replacement hormones avoid taking mushrooms? All, or just some? Thanks for any help you can provide on this!
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