Re: Licorice root - fatter face??

It is challenging for the doctors as well. It will probably take some time to get it sorted out.

I'd be sure to document everything in a log book.

cortisol is downstream from progesterone.
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Unless suicidal thoughts are involved, I like to start with appropriate mood related supplements, for example magnesium, fish oil. Bs. Many people don't get enough from their diet.

With confusing adrenal situations it makes sense to me to start by checking pregnenolone, the grandmother hormone. It is the immediate precursor to progesterone. The levels of preg don't vary greatly like prog in females. After supporting preg you could retest it and downstream hormones to see what *your* body is doing with it.

Sorry to hear about the poor response to the medication. I admire you for trying. You need to do something to try to stabilize the situation while you work on underlying causes. Maybe a different medication will work better. By documenting your response to it you may provide valuable clues to your doctor.

Remember a food sensitivity due to liver issue or other reasons could be part of the problem. I'm sorry to add to the confusion. My point is that there are still things for you to investigate.

I spend lots of time in the heavy metal detox groups where members know not to expect one magic pill to resolve all of the problems. Heavy metals affect so many systems. The result of damage to many systems is sometimes quite life-limiting. Your symptoms may be due to more than one problem. That is one reason why I mentioned magnesium. It is used in so many ways by the body.

Joe