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i wanted to ask your advice re. a couple of things:
got my bloodwork back today and cortisol is sky high (737 nmol/L). how is this related to my ra? how best can i get it down? maybe this is why i am so tried and dizzy. last time my cortisol was so high it was b/c i was on hydrocortisone and i also flet VERY tired and fluish then too.
i also learned that my rheum factor is very high (155 kU/L)and that my homocysteine level is on the high side (8.7 umol/L). my doc only offered a sugg. for the homocysteine - that i take Homocysteine PF. Any feedback?
thank you!
m
In Reply to: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1575] on November 24, 2004 at 19:19:01:
I think the cortisol level is high when you are under stress. Do you practice SR? It has really helped me with my autoimmune disease. I've seen all my levels steadily decline over the past 4 months.
In Reply to: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1575] on November 24, 2004 at 19:19:01:
Hi, Monique.
Listen to Annbra.
In my opinion, high doses of B complex (I would take at least balanced B 200 twice a day.) is the cheapest and most physiologic way to address the homocysteine problem.
Walt
In Reply to: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1575] on November 24, 2004 at 19:19:01:
Vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid are the most important elements used to reduce homocysteine levels. Elevated homocysteine for prolonged periods is an indicator of cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, homocysteine creates inflammation in the heart enhancing the deposits of triglycerides in the arteries.
There are primarily 2 pathways to metabolise homocysteine. Remethylation requires B12 and folic acid(zinc is also recommended). Transulfuration pathway requires B6 supplementation.
B12 - 1000 to 3000 mcg
Folic acid - 800 to 5000 mcg
B6 - 100 to 500 mg
I take B6 and folic acid daily. Taking these 3 supplements addresses both the pathways and you should see a reduction in homocysteine levels in 2-3 months.
Recommened levels of homocysteine should be less than 6.3 micromol/L
Next time, ask your doc about the effect of homocysteine on cardiovascular health!
North*Star
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by annbra [3021.1575] on November 24, 2004 at 23:26:27:
hi
thanks. i just started sr a week ago. was having trouble with it untili got the Insight cd and i love it. the sound of the falling rain is so relaxing. nowi have to stop falling asleep! :o)
what kind of autoim. dis. do you have? what else are you doing for it?
m
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on November 25, 2004 at 07:29:29:
is it ok to call you walt then? thank you and thank you for this board.
monique
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by North*Star [1935.1620] on November 25, 2004 at 10:30:07:
hi nstar. happy thanksgiving!
you are way more helpful and knowledgeable than my doc.:o) i will add those supplements to my diet. doyou mind sharing all the supplements you take/have taken thru this process?
i wonder if the celebrex i was on caused the incr. in homcysteine levels as this is a brand new thing??
i talked to my doc re. the immunolabs test yest. he said the test he offers by meridian labs in seattle is better b/c it tests more - 200 items as compared to 130 and the costis a little less (325 canadian). i found a homeopath in the city who does the immunolabs test for 275 us - cost. are there different types of elisa tests to order from them? i wonder if there is one that is more compreh. than what my doc knows re. the homeopath's office didn't know anything re. the 3mo. money back guar. did the lab tell you that or your doc?
thanks so much nstar. you are helping me so much
monique
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by North*Star [1935.1620] on November 25, 2004 at 10:30:07:
Thanks, North*Star.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1319] on November 25, 2004 at 16:39:34:
Yep, Monique, you bet.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1319] on November 25, 2004 at 16:46:11:
Hi Monique,
A high homocysteine is usually caused by a low fat diet that
forgets to reduce the intake of refined carbs.
If bread, pastan and cookies are a big part of your diet, work on that.
You can have this condition even if you loose weight and lower your cholesterol. Skinny people can still have heart attacks.
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by Ron [1928.1617] on November 26, 2004 at 13:09:22:
hi ron
i cut out most carbs quite a while ago becasue they don't agree with my joints or my energy. ;o) soshouldn't that have resulted in a decrease rather than an increase?
monique
In Reply to: Re: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1319] on November 26, 2004 at 15:11:41:
Hi Monique,
If you really did cut out most carbs, the answer is YES..
What does pass by your lips in a given day?
Ron
In Reply to: advice on bloodwork - Dr. Stoll posted by monique [1040.1575] on November 24, 2004 at 19:19:01:
Hi Monique,
You didn't mention other blood factors such as Sed Rate, C Reactive Protein, Antinuclear Antibody and White Blood Cell Count. If these are also elevated, I wonder if your doctor
has suggested trying to lower them with antibiotics.
Inflammation can also show up as night sweats, chronic tiredness, headache, and those flu-like symptoms.
Hydrocortisone is not a cure and should not be taken
for extended times.
Ron
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