@Kvirion

@Kvirion said in High DHEA, Cortisol, Prolactin and Cholesterol:

This is good, maybe next time try morning and evening cortisol as this may be a useful diagnostic tool.

I can do it, but it will not be soon because I need to check some other markers, and it's expensive. Adrenaline makes my extremities cold, but cortisol, which sometimes follows, will make my armpits smell bad, and I feel like it's damaging my body as a whole.

I understand that Prolactin is a symptom of my low thyroid function or high stress hormones. I did buy it to see if it can bring me some relief.

@Kvirion said in High DHEA, Cortisol, Prolactin and Cholesterol:

Plus you probably experienced some prenatal/childhood/adolescent (chronic/mild?) stress

I did. I had a much harder start than my brother (he is healthier). I had eye problems when I was born, my body had a hard time keeping the temperature up (born in winter), and my extremities often turned a little blue, around my lips and fingers. But around 10 years old I felt great, I know what good health feels like.

I will definitely look more into the HPA-axis. Something else that might be causing problems is my liver. I always had a hard time tolerating caffeine and alcohol; it always took much more time to eliminate them from my body. It also looks like that my liver has a problem storing glycogen, and that cortisol quickly kicks in to break down tissue to bring blood sugar up.

@Kvirion said in High DHEA, Cortisol, Prolactin and Cholesterol:

Happy to help, I dealt with somewhat similar issues in the past

I'm very happy for you that you are doing better. Did you dig yourself out of it?

@BroJonas Sorry I missed your comment. Temp is 36.4c after waking up, later in the day 37.2c. Pulse is very low while relaxed, 45-55bpm. I don't do sports.

@Kvirion Hi,

I conducted the blood test myself so I could select the markers based on recommendations from Ray and Danny. I took my blood at 8:30 AM, and based on my symptoms, my cortisol and adrenaline levels are often high. My vitamin D levels were indeed low, but I took 300,000 IU within a month, so that should be fine now.

I previously researched the HPA axis; it's quite complex. I ordered Cabergoline a few weeks ago (it still needs to arrive) and will try it to lower my prolactin levels. Perhaps it will help steer my health in the right direction.

If you want to know more about me you can just ask me. I appreciate your knowledge and assistance.

@Kvirion I have been to my family doctor in the past for my symptoms but now had blood drawn myself and went to the family doctor with the results and he said everything looked good, that didn't help me at all and I am still angry about it.

I have not checked for estrogen/estradiol.

I will look into the links. Thank you.

@Kvirion Hi, I tried lowering stress far before I found peat his work, nothing worked and that is how I find out that I have subclinical hypothyroidism.

I also tried theanine, aspirin, cypro, progest-e (but I already have high progesteron) extra b vitamins but they lower stress only a little.

So I tried thyroid but that only increased the stress. I feel stuck.

@Kvirion Hi Kvirion, thank you for the detailed reply.

Yes I'm well known with Ray his work and had some succes, this is my fav quote of him "My recommendation is to eat to increase the metabloic rate (usually temperture and heart rate), rather than any particular foods..."

I have tried careful thyroid supplementation in the past, but without much success. I tried NDT from Lifegivingstore and T3 from Hilma. Both increased stress hormones too much even at low doses (3mcg T3), even with enough food, so I stopped. I also tried taking it with magnesium and salt, but had no luck. I only experienced rapid heart rate, cold hands, and feet from small doses. I tried it three times for two weeks, but saw no benefits; it only increased stress.

For now I only follow Danny's info and some of Hans.

My reverse T3 ratio to T3 seem perfect, it's 20.

@wester130 mentioned male pcos, my bloodwork matches with the elevated markers but only half of the symptoms PCOS - A Proposed Root Cause, I am not overweight or bald, but I'm only 29 but my problems started 15 years ago.

@wester130 I did not know about male pcos, looks like you are onto something. I have only medium body hair, small beard and I’m not overweight. BMI is 22.5 and I look in my early 20s.

@wester130 Hi my pulse is low at night around ~40 and during the day ~55. Temp seems okay in the morning and in the afternoon it reaches to 37.2c but I believe it’s the stres increasing it. Thiamine and b vitamins in general helps me but not much.

Hi, I just received (29, male) bloodwork results. Here they are:

https://postimg.cc/vgb4rFC9
https://postimg.cc/1gpgV57s
https://postimg.cc/FftdKJZT

I have been following Ray Peat's approach for 2 years, but was already eating low in PUFA and avoiding most processed foods for years. I mostly eat dark vegetables, potatoes, cheese, eggs, meat, honey, some citrus fruits, some seafood and drink a lot of milk. This is what I mostly eat in winter. In summer, definitely more carbs (fruits).

I had more blood markers tested, but the ones I mentioned are the most concerning.

I did not take any supplements for 2 months prior to the blood test.

What is the best course of action for me in this situation? My thyroid looks good but my adrenals look bad?

I got this source from Danny Roddy his Telegram

https://www.inhousepharmacy.vu/c-186-thyroid.aspx