Re: DHEA RED ALERT.. Please help..

Hello. My guess and it is just a guess, but simple at that, I've assumed you've stopped the DHEA. It will just have to be lowered naturally by your own body. Drink lots of water, as it should come out that way.
I have done the experimenting too and it usually ends up not so good.
I recently had my hormones checked, cortisol, estrodial, DHEA, testosterone and progesterone ( all saliva tested thru ZRT lab. out of OREGON. To my amazement, my cortisol levels the first time a year ago, when I crashed were low. 3 months ago they were normal, yet I was still very adrenal symptomatic ( go figure that) Than recently my progesterone, and cortisol were high. The progesterone cream I had been using was 3 times highers than what a woman normally produces. I called the compounding pharmacy where I get this from and also sent a letter to my past naturopath dr. asking does excess progesterone increase cortisol levels. a BIG FAT YES. So until my follow up appt. I have stopped the progesterone cream and within day, my anxeity levels and lightheadedness have gotten better. High cortisol levels as well as low can cause problems. Such a delicate balance in everything. I'm just amazed at how delicate and precise God created our bodies and all our hormones to work together in perfect harmony. If just one hormone is singing off key, it effects the whole body. Amazing, isn't it.
I believe from now on I will have my hormones checked once every years, whether I'm feeling fine or not. Take comfort, your body will adjust in time, once you have stopped the DHEA. May be in your interest to get your hormone levels checked, whether saliva or a 24 hour. urine collection test. How old are you, may I ask?
I have had a total hysterectomy 8 years ago, that is why I am on female hormones and have done quite well on them. And I am 54, post-menopausal.
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