Lab Results not as expected

I got my ZRT Lab results today and they weren't quite what I expected. My cortisol levels were actually too high in the morning and at night and normal during the day. I fully expected them to be low. However, the more I've been reading about high levels of cortisol, it makes sense. Thinning skin, dry skin, darkened stretch marks, thinning arms and legs, easily bruised are all things I've been experiencing. My DHEAS were low as well and T3 was low and TSH elevated. So, I think it's a combination of adrenal fatigue and thyroid problems. I've got an appointment with Dr. Wright again next week to go over the results, so I will post an update on what he says then.

Update on my progress

Well, I've been taking the adrenal supplements and taking super supplemental multi-vitamins (Nature's Sunshine) for about 3 months now, and avoiding all sugar artificial sugar substitutes, and white flour products. I've noticed improvement in some areas. I don't wake with abdominal pains in the morning much anymore and my digestion seems to be getting better. My head feels much clearer which if these supplements help with that and nothing else -- I'm happy. I hate that floaty head feeling. Also, I've not been feeling faint either. A little lightheaded at times, but not faint - so that's an improvement. I've had a few bad headaches still and still some tiredness and lack of energy, some bloating, and days where I just don't feel "right". I've tried to exercise more, and feel better the next day if I do, but it's hard to find the energy to start. Funny how that is. I have a yoga pilates DVD that I've enjoyed doing and I'm getting Wii Fit for Christmas so that should be fun. Hopefully will help to motivate me. So, overall, I guess things are going okay. I ordered a saliva and blood spot test from ZRT labs which my samples back to them got lost by UPS. So they sent a replacement kit and hopefully the samples will make it back this time. I'll post my results here on the blog for those interested. This adrenal fatigue is such a frustrating thing to deal with. It doesn't seem to have a get better quick solution. I'm going to try and get in to see an endocrinologist once I get my test results back to get her feedback on it all.