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Quote from: B_Jim on 02/10/2008 07:27:36 At the moment, i'm looking for another cause of possible adrenal dysfunction and I will have the results in 1 or 2 months. B_Jim, that sounds very interesting. I look forward to your findings!
At the moment, i'm looking for another cause of possible adrenal dysfunction and I will have the results in 1 or 2 months.
Counterpoints, great going with your San Francisco MD! Do you think he would be amenable to telephone or email consultations if someone is too far to visit? I assume he would charge a fee in either case? Maybe those with insurance plans will be covered to some extent.It would be nice if there were a medical code # for POIS, so that insurance companies don't raise their eyebrows.
girlwind, good news on the thyroid-adrenal front. And I'm glad you're feeling better with the treatment! More pieces of the puzzle come together.
A new insight on the THYROID--ADRENAL ConnectionI got my hormone tests back last week and found out that (among other things) I am hypothyroid. This is exactlywhat I suspected, as many of the symptoms I present fit the hypothyroid profile. Several weeks ago I'd discovered that I am iodine deficient, and since iodine is a key nutrient for maintaining healthy thyroid functioning, I had been searching to find "clean" (non-toxic and organic) sources of iodine rich seaweed. After trying out a few seaweedsupplements, that had NOT been tested for toxicity (thanks to Martin88 for pointing this out), I FINALLY found a a powdered kelp that is farmed in Iceland, and which is certified organic. I have been taking the seaweed (both the former ones and the new one) for a few weeks now, and I DEFINITELY notice a difference in both my CFS and POIS symptoms. My energy is better, less brain fog and quicker recuperation from orgasm. And I haven't even begun to "officially treat the thyroid" itself--this is just from increasing iodine in my diet! HELLO!
Girlwind, could you tell us the brands of the kelp/seaweed products that you've been taking?
I had an orgasm last night and my POIS are 80-90 percent better.
This was on the Kelp from Iceland information webpage. Do you have any recommendations on how often to take the powder?PrecautionsDon't use [iodine product above] on a daily basis for more than 2 weeks at a time, taking a 2 week break before using again. This will prevent you from overdosing iodine with potential imbalance in thyroid function. For periodic use only and not to be taken for extended periods of time. Not to be used while pregnant.
This was on the Kelp from Iceland information webpage. Do you have any recommendations on how often to take the powder?PrecautionsDon't use on a daily basis for more than 2 weeks at a time, taking a 2 week break before using again. This will prevent you from overdosing iodine with potential imbalance in thyroid function. For periodic use only and not to be taken for extended periods of time. Not to be used while pregnant.
And...sorry if I missed it: how did you test for your iodine deficiency? Do you think iodine could make a difference in POIS for men vs women?
Can you give your TSH value ? Mine is 2.95 (between limits : 0.250 to 5.000) but a friend thinks it's too high.
Quote from: B_Jim on 04/10/2008 09:40:23Can you give your TSH value ? Mine is 2.95 (between limits : 0.250 to 5.000) but a friend thinks it's too high. My TSH was .8 which is in ZRT Laboratories reference range (.5-3.0). It's my T3 that was clearly out of range at 2.0.(Their reference range is 2.5-6.5). According to Mercola, and others of like mind, your TSH of 2.95 could be too high.
Once again, i'm on Day3 today and my diet works. I feel tired only 24h or more after and not 3 or 4 days with huge improvement of symptoms (suppression of flulike state).
Quote from: girlwind on 04/10/2008 16:54:32Quote from: B_Jim on 04/10/2008 09:40:23Can you give your TSH value ? Mine is 2.95 (between limits : 0.250 to 5.000) but a friend thinks it's too high. My TSH was .8 which is in ZRT Laboratories reference range (.5-3.0). It's my T3 that was clearly out of range at 2.0.(Their reference range is 2.5-6.5). According to Mercola, and others of like mind, your TSH of 2.95 could be too high.What are the units? (I'd like to compare these numbers to my own, but need to know if the units are the same).My TSH was 1.110 uIU/mL (range: 0.465-4.680 uIU/mL) and Free T4 was 1.07 ng/dL (range:0.78-2.19 ng/dL)
For my lab i read : 2.95 mUI/l limits : 0.250 to 5.000. I don't have T3 and T4 values :/ Thanks Girlwind for interview. My friend said too that i need T3 and T4, TSH alone is not enough.
I will test new forms of magnesium too because i think magnesium is the first natural beta-blockers. Imre1 results with beta-blockers is very intersting.
Interesting thoughts, B_Jim.I have been trying Bisoprolol 5 mg/day for slightly over a month now. I am noticing definite improvement. Recovery time has gone from 12-40 hrs to4-5 hrs. This happened gradually -- I needed to take the medication for at least three weeks to notice much difference. (Assuming the difference has anything to do with Bisoprolol! This could be coincidental).Also note, I tried Zoloft, starting at the beginning of August, and ending mid September. It slightly decreased sexual urges, which was helpful, but I do not sense it had a profound effect on POIS.
I have high blood pressure myself.Could there be a link between high blood pressure and POIS?