Hi all, I've been lurking here for a few weeks trying to learn while my endocrinologist zeroed in on my problem. Sounds like I do NOT have a tumor, but my...
Hi Robert. I will try to answer all your questions. Your question 1. HGH is made in the pituitary. Your question 2. It takes at least 6 weeks before you...
Chris, Thanks very much for the info, that's a a lot to get me started. I know a lot of the things you mentioned I have been tested for, but I don't have...
On this group, http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/northwest_pituitary/ the members are very familiar with OSHU. Unfortunately the board is dead, but you...
"I thought I should address the MRI question with him and ask for tests for thyroid antibodies and adrenal/cortisol tests and ....I don't know what else." And...
I should have mentioned that treating other hormones raises GH. After other hormones are well treated, your GH testing may be at higher levels, thus you should...
Pravit- I have read literature that suggests taking that first morning dose of cortef on an empty stomach, before any food, as the morning cortisol levels of...
Hi Guys: Recently, I've got my bone density test result back. It's at the bottom of the normal range. The lab people, however, told me that it's way too low...
Hi all As posted previously I have mild adrenal insufficiency (2.5mg - 3.5mg Prednisolone daily) but over the past 3 years of treatment I have found it...
I am no expert, but I do NOT think your medicines are causing bone deterioration. Hypothyroid causes the bone problem. I understand weight training helps...
I have heard that Vit D (from sunshine, cod liver oil, or other supplements) and magnesium help the body to utilize calcium better for bone health ... I take...
I do take a tincture that contains licorice, ginseng, maca, and ashwaganda. I feel that it is good but I can't say that I've noticed a dramatic difference ...
Hi Pam, I am new to this group ... but just wanted to say, yes I have experienced similar difficulties. My problem is that my thyroid levels are still too low...
Hello I have not posted here in a while, I have been very busy in the past few months due to my mothers death and my father being in the hospital. About a...
Hi Kevin, I know how frustrating it is to go from specialist to specialist with a definite symptom and not get help. I am beginning to think the psychological...
Panic attack can occur at a body-level without one being aware of it, just some kind of adrenaline spike. Powdered inositol 1 gram under the tongue and mushed...
... Hi Marlena Thanks for that info and I might well give the Maca a try. Like you I don't have problems with high blood pressure unless my thyroid is ...
Your prednisolone dose may be to low for you, so your AI may be undertreated. I wouldn't raise your thyroid meds until the pred is raised. Ask your doc about...
How much cortisol are you taking? Are you taking T4 med or Armour? 1000mg of Calcium is good, but it takes magnesium to bind the calcium to bone. I recommend...
... your ... Hi Chris Thanks for that and I wondered about the role of the adrenals in all this but I find that when I take 5mg Prednisolone I actually feel ...
I've tried raising in 3 or 4 weeks, but then I couldn't figure what was going on. I was impatient and wanted faster results. I've found that the 6 weeks...
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