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Post by Lethal Lee on Jan 6, 2009 11:19:45 GMT -5
Hi Snowgirl,
Progesterone is precursor to Aldosterone.
So when levels of Progesterone are low then Aldo can be low as well. This causes more electrolyte symptoms and is why Women can have symptoms more obvious or only at certain times in their cycle.
When Progesterone is at its highest in cycle then Aldo can be higher at those times meaning less or no electrolyte issues at thise times.
This is why when testing Aldo we say day 3 of cycle is best (at least should be first week of cycle) as Aldo is lowest then. If tested in last two weeks of cycle then Progesteone is higher bringing up Aldo levels.
We want to test when Aldos at its lowest in order to see what thespossible severity of the deficiency/suboptimal levels are.
If you no longer cycle then this doesnt apply & Aldo can be tested anytime of cycle (but still 8am 24 hour Salt fasting).
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Post by snowgirl on Jan 6, 2009 15:53:39 GMT -5
Oh! I had no idea.
That actually explains a lot, since my low Aldo symptoms do vary significantly depending on the time of the month, and there's no question I'm progesterone deficient.
Has anyone found that adding progesterone eliminated their need for florinef?
Thanks again!
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Post by chorton28 on Jan 6, 2009 21:37:08 GMT -5
I am so thankful for your detailed respose Lee. Your knowledge that you share with me and all your other posts will help me regain my health someday. Thank you, thank you. Christine
I was also thinking one can reduce aldo problems by just supplememting with progesterone. Can we? Great question snowgirl.....
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Post by margaret on Jan 11, 2009 12:56:59 GMT -5
This is really interesting... and helpful!
I' ve been baffled as to why my symptoms tend to be more so in the first half of my cycle, often resolving or improving by Day 14!
I've had bouts of extreme fatigue upon wakening that abruptly appeared around day 5 and abruptly left on day 14.... strange, sounds like maybe this could be why.
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Post by Chris Jackson on Jan 12, 2009 23:00:44 GMT -5
Has anyone found that adding progesterone eliminated their need for florinef? Thanks again! Sometimes progesterone therapy raises aldosterone and or cortisol, but this is uncommon. Chris
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Post by snowgirl on Jan 14, 2009 12:13:47 GMT -5
Good to know. Thanks!
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Post by chorton28 on Jan 15, 2009 14:24:39 GMT -5
Hi, I have read that melatonin decreases cortisol and estrogen. Is this true? Thak you, Christine
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Post by Chris Jackson on Jan 16, 2009 23:54:54 GMT -5
Yes to both. Read the recommended books (in the old Hypopituitary Support Group, in FILES). Melatonin does a lot more than make us sleep.
You're welcome, Chris
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