Re: Cortisol and Chronic Anxiety daily

 Hello James,

Thank you so much for all your help.

I am located in Colorado although in the late 90's I lived in Vegas~  Desert Shores area.

I am concerned this morning because I've had two days of "yellow stools" and I've had a white coated tongue now for over a month. 

Yellow stools can be from a number of things, so more information is needed.  For example, if they are floating then it is likely from fat malabsorption.  If there is also a flu-like symptoms then it could be something like Giardia.  Pain in the abdomen and fever could indicate a lodged gallstone.  It can also be caused from liver problems.   Have you been doing bitters, which can help the liver and with gallstones and fat digestion?

White coated tongues are generally from bacterial overgrowth.  If thick then it could be Candida.

I've added in probotics 3 times a day before meals.  I'm concerned here... as I dont want liver problems on top of all this anxiety and panic problems!  What should I do, and should I be concerned.  I dont have insurance and can not afford doctor visits.

Probiotics are not a problem.

Maybe this is too much fats in the diet... 

If you have gallstones then this could be a problem or if you have fat malabsorption problems.

I just dont know.  I've a history of IBS issues but I now know that all of this, ie., the IBS, anxiety and panic is chronic stress responses.  So my HPA axis is truly out of balance!!!

IBS is actually caused by a lack of intestinal flora.  But live cultured foods and fibers would be the best for this.

I am also wondering if it is the Kava Kava tea I am drinking...

Not likely.  Kava does not cause those kind of symptoms.

I am taking the following daily,

1.  Ashwagandha    3 times a day, one dropper full.  2.  Lecitin grandules 3 tbsp daily,  3.  Pantothenic Acid 500mg 2 x daily,  4. Carlson Fish oil, liguid 2 tsp, 2x daily,   5.  B-50, 2 x daily, and B12  1000mcg 1 x daily, 6. Vit. D3 1000IU 1 x daily and 6. Magnesium Glycinate 200, 3 x daily. and also I'm taking Integrative Therapetics  Cortisol Manager, which has  Sensoril brand ashwagandha plus  L'theanine 250mg, Magnolia bark extract to contain 2% honokiol and 1% magnolol and epimedium  aerial part extract 225mg and phophaidylseine 50mg at night.

Nothing in there that would cause a problem.  And the lecithin in particular should help with liver support, gallstones and fat absorption.

My appetite is not real good, so I've been trying to add more protein shakes, whey with bananas, avocados, rice milk, etc. 2 x daily in between meals.

I am so really worried (nervous as can be, anxious) that now I have liver issues... prior my stools were normal each morning..

What do you think?  Should I cut out any of the above or go to doctor asap??  I have not added the last things you had mentioned yet...

Being such a sudden onset I would suspect something with the gallbladder.  More fiber and bitters, while reducing fat intake some would be my first suggestions.

Thanks,

Carroll

PS: Tried to not take Ativan for 3 days, took .25mg yesterday and .50mg this morning. Yesterday and today I've had so much anxiety that it is unbearable!

Have you also tried nettle leaf to reduce lactate and to build up the adrenals?  Nettle leaf can help reduce anxiety through both means.