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Posted 5/22/2017 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Does anyone know of a good supplement for Adrenal Fatigue? Thanks!
Posted 5/22/2017 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
Have you been tested with a 4 point saliva test? Do you need serious support or just something to help?

Just something to help could be ashwagandha (one I depend on a lot) or Tulsi - both are adaptogenic herbs, but the Tulsi will help lower cortisol better, where the ashwagandha will 'support' better (at least that's my understanding).

For more serious support because your adrenals are really low functioning, your best bet would be to find a doctor that will work with you. Some do well with adrenal cortex type of supplements, while others need to use a very low dose of hydrocortisone (it's such a small dose that it does not interfere with treatment of these infections).
Posted 5/22/2017 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Traveler,
I did the 4 point saliva test but can't get the results until I see my LLMD next week. I am sure I will need some sort of support as I have many symptoms of dysfunction. I really hope that my doctor knows how to interpret and treat accordingly. I thought I would try to support on my own until then, but after reading your post, maybe I should wait. By the way, do you know if the saliva test is accurate? I find conflicting views online. I appreciate the help, thanks so much smile
Posted 5/22/2017 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
My adrenal supplement is taken under direction by my ND and contains:
Vitamin C, some B's, eleuthero, ginseng, ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, N-acetyl-L-Tyrosine, and Licorice.

I would get the test results first, otherwise you don't know to aim high or low, and with how much.
Posted 5/23/2017 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
acetyl l-carnitine
Posted 5/23/2017 11:19 AM (GMT 0)

BeKindPls said...
Hi Traveler,
I did the 4 point saliva test but can't get the results until I see my LLMD next week. I am sure I will need some sort of support as I have many symptoms of dysfunction. I really hope that my doctor knows how to interpret and treat accordingly. I thought I would try to support on my own until then, but after reading your post, maybe I should wait. By the way, do you know if the saliva test is accurate? I find conflicting views online. I appreciate the help, thanks so much smile

Who did you do the test through? I did mine through genova diagnostics and you can go online and log in and see your results. Just saying, if you did, you can too.
Posted 5/23/2017 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
It was through Labrix and I called them to get my results directly but it is like Fort Knox. I would have to sign a medical release, send them a copy of my driver's license, then that would have to be approved and, if I'm lucky they would send me my results in 30 days. It really irritates me especially since I'm the one who paid for the test but what can I do? I guess I'll just have to wait until next week.
Posted 5/23/2017 12:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies. It sounds like I should wait for results.

Lymepilot, I have been looking at acetyl l carnitine for muscle repair, too. Do you know any more about the safety of the supplement? Have you taken it? Would be great to kill 2 birds with one stone (that's a terrible saying, isn't it?!). Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted 5/23/2017 2:47 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
Have you been tested with a 4 point saliva test? Do you need serious support or just something to help?

Just something to help could be ashwagandha (one I depend on a lot) or Tulsi - both are adaptogenic herbs, but the Tulsi will help lower cortisol better, where the ashwagandha will 'support' better (at least that's my understanding).

For more serious support because your adrenals are really low functioning, your best bet would be to find a doctor that will work with you. Some do well with adrenal cortex type of supplements, while others need to use a very low dose of hydrocortisone (it's such a small dose that it does not interfere with treatment of these
nfections).


Hi Traveler-I have taken the 4 point saliva test and was told to take adrenal support supplments to deal with my low levels of cortisol. what could I take to raise my cortisol? So glad you told me Tulsi is for LOWERING cortisol. I have been drinking it periodically.
thanks
Posted 5/23/2017 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Well, Tulsi is an adaptogenic just like ashwagandha (which is what I take), but from what I have been reading, Tulsi is more likely to lower high cortisol.

I do take high doses of ashwagandha, as I was into serious adrenal fatigue (Addison's crisis range), and I take a homeopathic remedy for adrenals as well by NatraBio. I started out under a doctor's care, but when I plateaued and she refused to change my treatment - only blaming my diet, even though I had done several extensive food journals for her - I fired her and have been on my own as she was the only doctor in my area that even accepts the idea that adrenals can fail without pushing the person into total shut down, My other alternative was to check myself into the hospital - but that's something I refuse to do with these infections.

Lymehater, try ashwagandha. It might be better for you. Unfortunately you won't know until you try it.

My understanding is that as long as the doctor understands how to interpret test results, the 4 point saliva test for adrenals is the most accurate test there is.

BeKindPls - you could try ashwaganda if you know your adrenals are low. I would suggest waiting on anything else though until you get your results -just to be sure.

As the adrenals are "going down" (and when they are healing) it's not a straight decline or raising of the amount of cortisol - it looks more like a graph of the stock market with many smaller ups and downs. It's very similar to healing Lyme - periods of good days, and then suddenly some bad days. As treatment progresses, there will be less bad days and more good days.

For me right now, IF I can keep the stress in my life gone, I have reached a point where I can function pretty well most days. The key is keeping the stress out of my life, unfortunately life goes on though, and we don't always have control over all the stress in our lives. My step daughter is in the hospital right now, and we may need to take her 3 young boys for a while as her husband has taken all the time off work he can already to be with the boys. Having 3 kids 7 & under in the house again? Hellooooo stress!! LOL!
Posted 5/23/2017 5:54 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
Well, Tulsi is an adaptogenic just like ashwagandha (which is what I take), but from what I have been reading, Tulsi is more likely to lower high cortisol.

I do take high doses of ashwagandha, as I was into serious adrenal fatigue (Addison's crisis range), and I take a homeopathic remedy for adrenals as well by NatraBio. I started out under a doctor's care, but when I plateaued and she refused to change my treatment - only blaming my diet, even though I had done several extensive food journals for her - I fired her and have been on my own as she was the only doctor in my area that even accepts the idea that adrenals can fail without pushing the person into total shut down, My other alternative was to check myself into the hospital - but that's something I refuse to do with these infections.

Lymehater, try ashwagandha. It might be better for you. Unfortunately you won't know until you try it.

My understanding is that as long as the doctor understands how to interpret test results, the 4 point saliva test for adrenals is the most accurate test there is.

BeKindPls - you could try ashwaganda if you know your adrenals are low. I would suggest waiting on anything else though until you get your results -just to be sure.

As the adrenals are "going down" (and when they are healing) it's not a straight decline or raising of the amount of cortisol - it looks more like a graph of the stock market with many smaller ups and downs. It's very similar to healing Lyme - periods of good days, and then suddenly some bad days. As treatment progresses, there will be less bad days and more good days.

For me right now, IF I can keep the stress in my life gone, I have reached a point where I can function pretty well most days. The key is keeping the stress out of my life, unfortunately life goes on though, and we don't always have control over all the stress in our lives. My step daughter is in the hospital right now, and we may need to take her 3 young boys for a while as her husband has taken all the time off work he can already to be with the boys. Having 3 kids 7 & under in the house again? Hellooooo stress!! LOL!

thank you.
Posted 5/23/2017 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
You're very welcome, Lymehater - I do hope that you can find some helpful information in that post!
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