Wow. You are a wealth of information. I really appreciate it.
Will look into it further today.
:)
Melanie
HI Melanie.
Sorry, I got your names mixed up with DAF58. I just realized what I did!
Relevant to adrenal fatigue
--- Cortisol regulates the immune cells in our gut so when cortisol is depleted those cells become dysregulated, making us more susceptible to pathogens like bacteria, yeast, and parasites.
So the higher temperature may be indicative of a low grade infection.
High Cortisol also has it's own set of consequences and symptoms, which are prevalent in the initial stages of AF.
Eventually high levels cannot be sustained, so in advanced stages, low cortisol and secondary hypothyroid (does not rule out the presence of primary hypothyroidism) are typical.
(Ask and insist for Free T3, Free T4 and Reverse T3 for cellular thyroid function. The other standard tests are flawed as they only test serum hormone levels and NOT function!)
There's the possibility of low grade pathogenic mycoplasma and co-infections, which unfortunately are very common with the majority of CFS and FMS sufferers., according to the leading expert in this field, Dr. Garth Nicolson.
He is a part time MedHelp contributor and you can do a search here, for more details.
These infections are notoriously difficult to detect and to treat!
Your doctor won't know much about this either.
If you need more information on this, let me know.
Hope you feel better soon.
Blessings.
Niko
Thank you, Niko.
About 2 years ago, I had gone to my PCP asking if I might have Adrenal Fatigue, as I had read an article regarding the condition and felt I was a fit.
He dismissed me saying that Adrenal Fatigue was not a medically supported condition.
Having you write that, and with my massive experience with the medical profession in that last 5 years, I feel that he was wrong.
I am very interested in the Dr. Barns Basal test, as well, as my normal temperature for years has been 97.1-2 and since March it has been 98.8-99.1. Hoping it says something about that.
AS much as the Fibromyalgia Dx Stinks, I thought for a long while that I was going to end up with an MS Dx, and I'm feeling very thankful right now.
Thank you again for your response.
Melanie
p.s. I have a tube of Volteran gel! (expensive stuff) Going to get it now.
HI Melanie.
I'm sorry for your suffering and your DX.
I don't know where your pain is located (possibly in many parts of your body), however, you can try OTC Voltaren Emugel ointment .
Since it works transdermally, it attacks inflammation and pain directly
without having to go through digestion and liver, with lees possible adverse effects and improved delivery of relief perhaps.
Avoid carbs in your diet like the plague for now and see if you find a difference in the next little while.
You should also have proper testing for low thyroid function by doing
Dr. Barnes Basal temperature test. Just look it up.
The conventional thyroid tests are flawed and don't reveal necessarily
accurate cellular thyroid function.
Most fibro sufferers have undiagnosed low thyroid function (could be secondary to adrenal fatigue or type 2 which conventional doctors
miss most of the time, as they only test serum levels)
Best wishes.
Niko
Hi.... and thank you for your statement.
I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It has been building (which I hear is unusual) for the last 5 years. Today was the worst day of pain I have ever had. I cried for a long time this morning and called my doctor.
I had told her at my diagnosis appointment that I was not wanting to use narcotics. So, when I called today in tears, I was told to take two Alieve and call back in two days. Of course the Alieve didn't touch it, and my hands are on fire from typing this.
I don't feel a person should be in this kind of pain. 8 out of 10
Are there any other non narcotic, and short term, options out there? Does one need a Dr. Referral to see a pain management specialist?
Please answer, I am truly miserable, and I feel vulnerable and unsure about how to approach the issue with my doctor without sounding like a crazed "addict". lol
Thanks,
Melanie
I also see a pain management , and I agree people who do not live in pain every minute of their life do not understand , I try to explain it as imagining the worst flu they have ever had , the kind where every muscle in your body hurts so bad that you don't want to move , when they think about it they don't believe me,
Hi, How are you Today! I was Replying to Comment on your post as I am also Someone who is on Pain Meds! I have Several Medical Conditions as you can see from my Profile! I Do Not Want to Be On Pain Meds, I Have To Be! We Can't be Expected to just Suffer & Not Take Anything for Pain! Believe me if Tylenol or Something OTC Helped with my Pain I would Happily Take It, but it doesn't even Slightly Help! I am on Methadone Now and I have been for about 6 yrs! It worked Great in the Beginning but it Barely Takes the Edge Off Now! I Would Love to Not Have to Take an Opiate but it isn't a Realistic Option for me at the Moment! I hate when people Refer to me as an Addict when I am Truly in a Great Deal of Pain! Of Course if you are on Any Pain Med for a Long Period of Time your Body Builds Up a Resistance & You Have to Increase your Dosage! I Completely Understand Where you are Coming from! It's Truly Frustrating to Deal with Pain Everyday, we don't Need Criticism On Top of Everything Else! I hope you feel Better Soon & If you just need somebody to talk to I will be here! Good Luck & God Bless! Jana