Posted by Nuala on August 3, 2008, at 12:35:55
In reply to Re: Low Cortisol, Seroquel, Anxiety » Nuala, posted by Racer on August 3, 2008, at 11:38:02
Thanks Racer:
I had not heard that about the adrenal system being able to be "reset" and dexamethasone suppression. It is definately something I will pursue in my research.
The main problem here is that my adrenal glands seem to work, a little impaired maybe, according to a cortosyn stimulation test, BUT, I lack the proper ACTH signal.
Without adequate ACTH, my adrenals do not produce adequate cortisol. I may have already had this problem due to untreated hypothyroidism, but it is definately exacerbated by the Seroquel.
I am stuck in a terrible situation. I sometimes feel like a lab rat, and am frustrated since these psych drugs are given out without much reservation and without proper literature existing on their actions, side-effects, and long-term effects on the endocrine system.
Thanks for the welcome!
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