Posted by dessbee on July 15, 2006, at 16:42:59
In reply to Re: Cortisol levels » dessbee, posted by ElaineM on July 15, 2006, at 10:33:19
Your medical record/history seems complicated.
What is the cause of your pain?
Pain disorder will increase cortisol levels.How much vitamin D are you taking?
I am not a big fan of mega dosing, especially vitamin D since it is considered the most toxic vitamin. High doses of vitamin D may cause hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) and increase release of histamine, which may aggrevate your pain disorder and increase release of cortisol.Safest way to increase vitamin D is through sun exposure. This way your eyes will also get bright day light which inhibits the release of melatonin (sleep hormone) during the day and increase its release at night, supporting your circadian rhythm (day-night cycle).
Most pain disorders benefits from warm sunny climate.
Daily moderate exercise is also important for treating pain and insomnia.How much Calcium-Magnesium are you taking?
I am doubtful it will help your insomnia and pain. Calcium may aggrevate your pain and insomnia since it is a stimulant.
Please avoid chelated minerals since some of these aminoacids may disturb your sleep.In my oppinion zinc sulfate (15-20 mg) is a good form.
Fish oil is good in moderate doses but may cause insomnia in high doses (> 4 gram)
St John's Wort increases turnover rate of most drugs, which lowers drugs concentration in the blood. You have to ask your doctor about codeine.
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