Tru_Mind
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All on my own...no doctor would help me.
I hope that this info can help someone esle.
I would always complain about my hair coming out in globs, and having short hairs in the crown area that never would grow. Now I know why. Finally!!! It was because my hair was coming out from the roots, and the short hair was hair growing back in. Since this continued to happen I've always had those short hairs. It always felt like new growth...but it was really short hairs.
I received my test results from the lab on Monday. I have hypothyroidism type 2, and adrenal fatigue/exhaustion.
Most people have both at the same time, because when one is not working well enough the other isn't either. That's why some of the symptoms are exactly the same.
Type 2 Hypothyroidism:
is defined as peripheral/tissue resistance to thyroid hormones at the cellular level. It is not due to a lack of adequate thyroid hormones. Normal amounts of thyroid hormones and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are detected by the blood tests; therefore, blood tests do not detect Type 2 hypothyroidism.
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I had to order my tests from ZRT Laboratory
I ordered the saliva and blood spot combonation to test the adrenals and thyroid.
**********************************************************
Type 2 Hypothyroidism Symptoms:
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido
Some Causes of Type 2 Hypothyroidism:
environmental toxins
adrenal fatigue
chemicals
candida yeast overgrowth
...and the same causes of adrenal fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue:
Adrenal Fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms, known as a "syndrome", that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress, it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections such as influenza, bronchitis or pneumonia. As the name suggests, its paramount symptom is fatigue that is not relieved by sleep but it is not a readily identifiable entity like measles or a growth on the end of your finger. You may look and act relatively normal with Adrenal Fatigue and may not have any obvious signs of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of unwellness, tiredness or "gray" feelings. People suffering from Adrenal Fatigue often have to use coffee, colas and other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day.
Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms:
excessive fatigue and exhaustion
non-refreshing sleep (you get sufficient hours of sleep, but wake fatigued)
overwhelmed by or unable to cope with stressors
feeling rundown or overwhelmed
craving salty and sweet foods
you feel most energetic in the evening
a feeling of not being restored after a full night's sleep or having sleep disturbances
low stamina, slow to recover from exercise
slow to recover from injury, illness or stress
difficulty concentrating, brain fog
poor digestion
low immune function
food or environmental allergies
premenstrual syndrome or difficulties that develop during menopause
consistent low blood pressure
extreme sensitivity to cold
Stressors That Cause Adrenal Fatigue:
Physical trauma
Excess exercise
Emotinal trauma
Pregnacy
Candida yeast overgrowth (caused my antibiotics)
Chemical toxins
Lack of sleep
Anxiety, depression
Poor diet
Infections
Prescription drugs
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I read a medical record that stated that a patient devolped adrenal fatigue after using a prescribed anti-wrinkle cream. I also read hair shampoo caused one man to developed adrenal fatigue.
We have to watch what we put on our skin.
I read something about minoxidil too. Basically...especially for women if what ever is in minoxidil is not what you are lacking...then you should not be taking it. If you don't know what you're lacking then you should not be taking it...because you can unknowingly give yourself too much.
Hair loss does not always occur because you are lacking something...it may be because you have too much of something.
So, all of these facial creams with estrogen...leave it alone if you are not lacking estrogen.
I know that it's going to be a huge struggle for me to finally get well. Ladies, you can not imagine what doctors put me through. They kept telling me that I was fine and putting me on anti-depressants. Anti-depressants always made thing worst for me. I read that people with this illness should not take anti-depressants.
Ladies, no doctor help me figure out my illness I had to do my own research...and when finally figure out what I had I brought it to the attention and they all said that there is no sush thing. Yet, they are books and articles on it. Through my experience I have learned that most doctors do not want to be taught my their patients. If they haven't heard about it then it does not exist.
What I have is not new it's very old. It's just that the medical community feel that they already have it covered. Yet, they don't even know how to test for it. It is not even taught in medical school...they feel that other illness are adrenal fatigue or type 2 hypothyroidisim, so the treated the other illnesses. That's not fixing the problem.
For too many years my symptoms were treated and not the problem. I was even given an inhaler...but I knew that I never had asthma.
Doctors need to listen to their patients. My blood pressure was 88/60 on Monday...and the doctor was not concerned...but her nurse was. It's really a shame. Doctors are continuing to put me through hell. I won't be going back to her, but I need to be prescribed medication, so I have to find someone. I can't get better without it.
I'm choosing to go the natural route...but only one med...even though it's natural it has to be prescribed.
I haven't started to take any meds yet.
I hope that this info can help someone esle.
I would always complain about my hair coming out in globs, and having short hairs in the crown area that never would grow. Now I know why. Finally!!! It was because my hair was coming out from the roots, and the short hair was hair growing back in. Since this continued to happen I've always had those short hairs. It always felt like new growth...but it was really short hairs.
I received my test results from the lab on Monday. I have hypothyroidism type 2, and adrenal fatigue/exhaustion.
Most people have both at the same time, because when one is not working well enough the other isn't either. That's why some of the symptoms are exactly the same.
Type 2 Hypothyroidism:
is defined as peripheral/tissue resistance to thyroid hormones at the cellular level. It is not due to a lack of adequate thyroid hormones. Normal amounts of thyroid hormones and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are detected by the blood tests; therefore, blood tests do not detect Type 2 hypothyroidism.
**********************************************************
I had to order my tests from ZRT Laboratory
I ordered the saliva and blood spot combonation to test the adrenals and thyroid.
**********************************************************
Type 2 Hypothyroidism Symptoms:
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido
Some Causes of Type 2 Hypothyroidism:
environmental toxins
adrenal fatigue
chemicals
candida yeast overgrowth
...and the same causes of adrenal fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue:
Adrenal Fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms, known as a "syndrome", that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress, it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections such as influenza, bronchitis or pneumonia. As the name suggests, its paramount symptom is fatigue that is not relieved by sleep but it is not a readily identifiable entity like measles or a growth on the end of your finger. You may look and act relatively normal with Adrenal Fatigue and may not have any obvious signs of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of unwellness, tiredness or "gray" feelings. People suffering from Adrenal Fatigue often have to use coffee, colas and other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day.
Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms:
excessive fatigue and exhaustion
non-refreshing sleep (you get sufficient hours of sleep, but wake fatigued)
overwhelmed by or unable to cope with stressors
feeling rundown or overwhelmed
craving salty and sweet foods
you feel most energetic in the evening
a feeling of not being restored after a full night's sleep or having sleep disturbances
low stamina, slow to recover from exercise
slow to recover from injury, illness or stress
difficulty concentrating, brain fog
poor digestion
low immune function
food or environmental allergies
premenstrual syndrome or difficulties that develop during menopause
consistent low blood pressure
extreme sensitivity to cold
Stressors That Cause Adrenal Fatigue:
Physical trauma
Excess exercise
Emotinal trauma
Pregnacy
Candida yeast overgrowth (caused my antibiotics)
Chemical toxins
Lack of sleep
Anxiety, depression
Poor diet
Infections
Prescription drugs
************
I read a medical record that stated that a patient devolped adrenal fatigue after using a prescribed anti-wrinkle cream. I also read hair shampoo caused one man to developed adrenal fatigue.
We have to watch what we put on our skin.
I read something about minoxidil too. Basically...especially for women if what ever is in minoxidil is not what you are lacking...then you should not be taking it. If you don't know what you're lacking then you should not be taking it...because you can unknowingly give yourself too much.
Hair loss does not always occur because you are lacking something...it may be because you have too much of something.
So, all of these facial creams with estrogen...leave it alone if you are not lacking estrogen.
I know that it's going to be a huge struggle for me to finally get well. Ladies, you can not imagine what doctors put me through. They kept telling me that I was fine and putting me on anti-depressants. Anti-depressants always made thing worst for me. I read that people with this illness should not take anti-depressants.
Ladies, no doctor help me figure out my illness I had to do my own research...and when finally figure out what I had I brought it to the attention and they all said that there is no sush thing. Yet, they are books and articles on it. Through my experience I have learned that most doctors do not want to be taught my their patients. If they haven't heard about it then it does not exist.
What I have is not new it's very old. It's just that the medical community feel that they already have it covered. Yet, they don't even know how to test for it. It is not even taught in medical school...they feel that other illness are adrenal fatigue or type 2 hypothyroidisim, so the treated the other illnesses. That's not fixing the problem.
For too many years my symptoms were treated and not the problem. I was even given an inhaler...but I knew that I never had asthma.
Doctors need to listen to their patients. My blood pressure was 88/60 on Monday...and the doctor was not concerned...but her nurse was. It's really a shame. Doctors are continuing to put me through hell. I won't be going back to her, but I need to be prescribed medication, so I have to find someone. I can't get better without it.
I'm choosing to go the natural route...but only one med...even though it's natural it has to be prescribed.
I haven't started to take any meds yet.
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