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Celiac, Hashimotos, And Adrenals?

Live2BWell

By Live2BWell
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I am on 100mcg of Synthroid for my Hashimotos, and I have heard about Adrenal Fatigue and natural adrenal suppliments. They never tested my cortisol levels or anything related to my adrenals, and according to my bloodwork my thyroid levels are in normal range. My next doctor appointment is October 1st, and for now he wants me to sit tight. I still feel blah-ish, and while I feel better, I definitely don't feel better enough :unsure:

My question is, can I take Adrenal Caps (I baught Solaray Raw Adrenal Glad Concentrate) while taking the Synthroid?

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Ohhhh....tread lightly Jessica. If your body is just "building up T3" in the blood because you dont have enough cortisol (adrenal hormone) to get it into the cells (where it works and makes you feel better) when you add an adrenal glandular there is a possibility of a "thyroid storm". Google that. They are NOT fun. I had it shortly after my daughter was born when my thyroid and adrenals dumped all of their hormones at once before I went hypo on both.

You really need to be working with a practitioner that understands the connection between adrenals and thyroid and can instruct you on how to support your adrenals best. Often you have to "cut back" on thyroid when adding cortisone or glandular. It is a tricky tight rope.

With that said, it is safer to take measures to heal and support your adrenals. A cup of licorice tea everyday (if you dont have high blood pressure) 2000-4000 Vit C, 1000 Panteothenic acid, Full spectrum B vitamins, etc.

Google "Heal the Adrenals" or "Natural" + "Adrenal exhaustion". There are also books that can help. Just dont throw darts in the dark.

It may be that you are like my sister. She was on Synthroid alone with poor results, but when she added 30 mg of Armour (natural thyroid) to the synthroid her world opened up. She lost weight. The depression lifted and she feels human again. They first tried increasing the Synthroid but that just made her feel worse. It was the magic of the natural hormone that finally helped her.

Ask your doctor about adding a tiny amount of Armour to your Synthroid.

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