blindsided post_id=3120 time=1509460862 user_id=121 said:FWIW, yes I had neurotransmitters tested roughly 2 months after stopping Fin. My Cortisol was sky high and neuro tests all screwed up. See below.
Feb 5 Cortisol Test:
AM= 12.4 range (8-10)
Noon= 9.2 range(3.1-7.3)
PM= 12.1 range (2.1-3.9)
Night= 4.6 range (1.5-2.5)
GABA= 10.6 range (2-11)
Glutamate= 16.4 range (10.3-78.1)
Dopamine= 88.4 range (72-297.2)
Serotonin= 31.1 range (34.2-208.2)
PEA= 18.8 range (14.9-87.2)
Norepinephrine= 30.1 range (15.1-74.8)
Epinephrine= 9.36 range (0.98-4.22)
blindsided post_id=3137 time=1509471752 user_id=121 said:Hey wuf- These tests were from a holistic doctor. My GP would never order these types of tests. Right after I quit Fin and I had issues (wasn't aware of PFS at the time) I went to my GP and they ran the normal BS tests and found nothing wrong. When I went to this holistic doctor, before we even tested anything, she told me that she could tell just by looking at my eyes that i had cortisol and/or neurotransmitter issues. Anyway- the focus at that time was to reduce my cortisol (as my insomnia was terrible as well), so she recommended different supplements/adaptogens to take. Over time, my cortisol did go down, but not sure if it was just time or the supps I was taking. No miracle therapy suggested of course.
blindsided post_id=3173 time=1509505255 user_id=121 said:Honestly, I can't say since I haven't had them tested again. These tests were from Feb. 2016 actually. I plan on getting them tested again soon just out of curiosity, but from what I recall the test was around $150. I'm almost positive that epinephrine (adrenaline) went down based on how I feel now compared to then. When I had these tests done I was wired all the time, shaky, couldn't sleep at all, heart pounding out of my chest, etc. These particular symptoms have lessened greatly. But I have no clue how the other readings outside of the epinephrine would look now. I'll let you know when I have them tested again.
blindsided post_id=3212 time=1509568361 user_id=121 said:hey wuf- for the few specific symptoms that I listed above, I am not sure whether it was time alone or other things well. I think the key for me at that stage was to lower cortisol and that happened. I took many supplements during that time. IF there was a supplement that helped balance my cortisol, it was a supplement call adrenatone. The supplement contains many adaptagens and was recommended by the doctor that I saw. I'm not sure if that helped, but I took it for months (I no longer do). It may have just been time. Also for almost a year now I've been following CDs protocol so we have that as well.
All that said, I have many more symptoms than the few improved ones that I listed above. Most of my mine are now physical in nature- muscle/mass loss, digestions issues, dark/dry eyes, general soreness.... Also mentally still really unmotivated and lack fro drive guess you could say. Strangely my sexual issues aren't bad like many. My libido might be lower, but I still have one. Can pretty much have normal sex with my wife other than my erection isn't as hard sometimes (but can get erect) and sometimes I orgasm earlier than I normally did.
blindsided post_id=3281 time=1509634088 user_id=121 said:No offense, but I have no clue based on my previous posts, how you would conclude that I have minor sides. I have several significant and devastating side effects.
I think following CDs protocol is a good idea. I mean a healthy lifestyle can only improve your odds of recovering is the way I see it. I think a couple of the herbs help me mentally and a couple seem to give me an extra boost in the sexual department. Also, when I eat healthy like CDs protocol, my digestion seems better (stools not as loose, less bloating, etc.). I mean my digestion still sucks even when eating healthy, but is better than when I eat like shit. Cold showers also help me mentally. So overall, yes I think it has helped me in certain areas. That said, hasn't helped me much regarding physical sides, but that's not to say it can't if I continue with the protocol (and I will).
mattyb post_id=3285 time=1509635252 user_id=95 said:The morning salad was the best thing I ever did for my digestion. Helped immensely. ACV provides hydrogen, while the greens provide chloride, and EVOO stimulates gallbladder secretion. Eventually this ups HCl and improves digesiton.
Orion post_id=3327 time=1509645641 user_id=56 said:Mattyb, which greens to you use/prefer?