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32 yo F with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Hello – my client is female (age 32) possibly has CAH which has been diagnosed through mutation of CYP12B gene, but she does not show all the clinical signs. She has many diagnosed AI & inflammatory conditions & endocrine dysfunction – including but not exhaustive – CD, Sjorgren’s, SLE –…
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50 yo with Adrenal Hyperplasia

I am due to see a client who has adrenal hyperplasia from birth (she is now 50). She is on prednisolone. Up to 10 years ago no problems, then she put on 4 stone and was finally diagnosed as hypothyroid and now takes thyroxine. Her reason for seeing me is…
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41 yo F with lowest Total Daily Cortisol

ASI test showed am at 0.6 (L), noon at 0.5 (L), afternoon at 0.5 (L), night 1.2, total daily cortisol of 2.8 (L)! DHEA is 0.07 (L)in the morning and 0.13 (L) in the afternoon. Thyroid test showed T4 as 82.4, TSH of 1.54, FT4 of 11.2 (L), FT3 of…
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Aadrenal fatigue

Hello. I’m thinking of recommending herbal and super adrenal formula (by FF) to someone with normal cortisol levels but very low DHEA. Would adrenal rebuilder be useful for this also? Rosie
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54 yo M with Interpretation of Adrenal Stress Profile retest

I would appreciate your help regarding interpretation of an ASP and adrenal supplements for a 54 year old male who has been my client since April 15. He initially came to see me as he felt that his health had been in “free-fall” for the last 4 years. He is…
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58 yo F with adrenal fatigue

This 58 yo vegetarian lady came to me in Feb 11 with exhaustion, poor memory, fuzzy thinking, food intolerances, gallstones, haemorrhoids, mild anaemia, raised cholesterol and halitosis. She was also taking 100ug levothyroxine. She has had, and is still having, a stressful life with a 14 yo Down’s Syndrome autistic…
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58 yo M with Thalassemia minor, very tired, high stress

Male, 58 years with Thalassemia minor, very tired, high stress levels from job/family, travels a lot, suffered ME in early 20s, insomniac, was smoker, was drinking 20 units alcohol a week There was also nausea, which is why he first came to see me. Since December 2015, he has cleaned…

49 yo M with low energy, & severe chronic pain post cholecystectomy

My patient suffers with constant pain (under right ribcage and into his back) since his biliary duct was damaged during a cholecsytectomy in 2011 (he now has a stent inserted), and after a subsequent hepatic resection where at least 1/3 of his liver was removed. He takes daily painkillers (dihydrocodeine),…
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48 yo F with Cortisol

I have a client who took a home test for Cortisol about 2 years ago to find that his levels were sky high. The test was through Medichecks and he was advised to go and see his GP straight away. He was referred to an endocrinologist who told him that…
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45 yo M with stress

Client age 45, works in army in stressful job, BMI 17 , 5-8 and 52kg, finding it very difficult to put on weight. Had IgG test done and intolerance to dairy, gluten ok . Cleared by hospital re:colonoscopy being clear, and no inflammation present, bloods all clear as well. Has…

72 yo M with adrenal stress profile showing resistance stage 3.

72 yo male ht 1.82 m weight 87 Kg, with adrenal stress profile showing resistance stage 3. Lives alone, presented with poor diet, Very low levels of energy, low mood, always had an anxious personality along with his siblings. Under active thyroid since 2000. Coronary thrombosis 2012. liver and kidney…
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68 yo F with Adrenal Support and Steroids

Lady, age 68, height 5’4″, weight 11st 10lbs, retired 6 years ago as headteacher. Primary symptoms: Food Sensitivities – puffy around eyes, dark circles, joint pain, skin rashes, runny nose. GI – fullness and sleepiness after meals. Adrenal and Thyroid imbalances Diagnosis – since 2010 Flu virus – led to…

39 yo F with HIV positive woman infertility stress depression

I am currently seeing this lady who has had HIV for the past 14 years and began anti-retroviral therapy 4 years ago. She has been trying to conceive for the past 5 years and has had 3 unsuccessful IVF attempts. Mild endometriosis has been found and treated, and after her…

36 yo F with adrenal thyroid overweight PCOS

Any thoughts on this highly stressed, weight loss client much appreciated Age 36, sex F, height 5 ft 7 and weight 11 st 5 lbs Primary Presenting Symptoms plus aims – would like to lose weight and ‘sort out metabolism (would like more energy, thicker hair stronger nails), issue with…

30 yo F with a stressful job and severe PMS (?PMDD).

She only feels ‘normal’ for 1 week in 4. We tested her with Genova’s Rhythm Plus and results showed low cortisol and also low progesterone (no surge in Luteal phase) and low oestrogen (34.9 ref 35-70 pg/ml) . I am planning on putting her on Equifem (now FemMulti 1 –…

18 yo M with gastric reflux and acne

I have recently seen a client who suddenly started experiencing reflux at about 13 yrs of age. He experiences some form of reflux daily as the return of food but is not sick. He is very sporty, looks very fit and it doesn’t stop him doing anything, but is unpleasant…

7 yo M with stress related tic

• Primary Presenting Symptoms – tic (eye and head movement which develops when stressed or tired), a sudden loss of concentration at school • Diagnosis-has not yet consulted GP, this has been advised • 4 months in duration, started after a stressful incident at school in which the child was…

7 yo B with high stress, low growth rate and dyslexia

Hi, I have recently seen a boy of 7 who is under a lot of stress at present due to parents’ divorce and moving from Hong Kong back to UK. He has stopped growing (50% down to 25% percentile) and has been recently diagnosed with dyslexia. The mother has asked…