Posted by Sarah T. on October 19, 2005, at 1:14:03
In reply to Re: Fatigue after eating?, posted by Regis Harold on October 18, 2005, at 5:36:33
> Sarah - I'm sorry to hear that you are having similar difficulties.> Now that I recall, I did get some blood work done and it appears that my blood cortisol is fairly normal (actually smack dab in the middle of the reference range). That is one of the reasons why I discounted hypoadrenia.>>
Hi Regis,
According to one of my doctors, the blood test for cortisol is probably the least useful of the various cortisol tests. Do you remember what time of day you had that blood test? The problem with a single blood test for cortisol is that it will tell you what the cortisol is only at the moment the blood was drawn. If you have the 24-hour urinary cortisol, that will indicate whether your total daily amount is normal or not. Another test that is more definitive is the salivary cortisol test, which is usually done late at night, around 11 p.m. Cortisol is supposed to be lower then. Have you seen an endocrinologist about the problem with fatigue after eating?Thanks for mentioning the amino acid ratios. I want to read up on that. I think I have to be very meticulous about what I eat now. Today I was so hungry in the late afternoon. I really wanted to eat a normal-sized dinner, but I knew if I did, I'd have to lie down for several hours, and I wouldn't get anything done. I've wondered whether this might be some pre-diabetic state. My blood sugar has been normal in blood tests, and I did buy some Clinistix, which I use once or twice a month, just to be sure everything is OK. Actually, I have to use them for my cat, too!
Do you know of any good websites for a discussion of the amino acid ratios?
Thanks.
Sarah
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