Hi Group,
 
I wanted to add to Doc Don's comments about Adrenal Fatigue. I was  diagnosed 
with this condition about 2 years ago. I bought a copy of Dr. James  Wilson's 
Book, Adrenal Fatigue, the 21st Century Stress Syndrome. Dr. Wilson  also has 
a website. I have tried to change my lifestyle and eating habits  according 
to Dr. Wilson's recommendations. I see a naturopath who also  treats Wilson's 
syndrome and have been on timed released T-3 for a couple years  now. I have 
several food allergies and have managed to avoid eating many of the  trigger 
foods which also contribute to the adrenals being run down. I take  supplements 
available thru Dr. Wilson's site, his Adrenal Rebuilder formula is  pork based, 
the supplements my ND prescribed where bovine which I am allergic  to. This 
condition can take 6 months to 2 years or more to correct, I found this  pretty 
depressing at first but I am doing better and still working toward the  goal 
of recovery. I found it difficult to avoid sugar since I am not diabetic  but 
I now try to eat as if I was. Until I was willing to make drastic changes in  
my eating which was basically healthy, things did not improve. I also include  
protein 3-5 times a day and eat small meals which also keeps blood sugar in  
balance. I don't drink any regular or diet pop and fortunately I never  liked 
coffee. Any food or drink that is a stimulant needs to be  avoided. The food 
allergy test consisted of eating 96 different foods in one  week and then 
submitting blood samples. Since it measures immediate and delayed  response I found 
it to be invaluable in knowing which foods to avoid.
 
I had a saliva test for cortisol which required samples 4 times a day.  My 
cortisol was bottomed out in the am, reached normal at 5:00 pm and was  elevated 
at 11:00 pm.   I suspect that low cortisol contributes to my  fibromyalgia 
which has improved since I started this program. I also use natural  
progesterone creme which breaks down into cortisol. I quit using it for several  months 
and my fibromyalgia became worse. 
 
I still have night owl tendencies, I take a supplement called SleepMD that  
helps. My ND recently recommended taking Seriphos for my adrenals which I plan  
to just take at bedtime. I treated my thyroid condition for many years as if 
it  was the only thing creating health issues, I am fortunate to have a Dr. 
that was  patient and continued to work with me do find underlying issues that 
also needed  to be addressed such as the food allergies, stress, diet, adrenal 
function, etc.  I have had to minimize contact with family. friends and 
neighbors that  contribute to my stress issues and instead build on the positive 
relationships  that I have with others thru church, etc.
 
Wishing you all the best in your journey to recovery,
 
Colleen Witzel





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