Fixing Hormone Dysfunction In Lyme Disease

This video discusses (in very simplistic terms) why treating the thyroid AND adrenal glands is important in Lyme disease. Which testing methods should be used and why, as well as what kinds of treatment are most effective. For more information, visit my written blog at: http://www.lymebytes.blogspot.com, or check out my new book: "The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle and Emotional Strategies for Healing."
Note: I am not a health care practitioner, and the information presented in this blog should be used for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as treatment advice.

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[neelubird]

I have Lyme Disease and 3 years ago I was given a blood test for thyroid function but then told nothing was wrong with it. Since then I've read abt thyroid tests being inaccurate anyway so I'm interested in trying out the temperature test u mentioned. I'm female and have a lot of (very embarrassing) hair growth on my face which I'm sure is a hormone problem- could this problem also be attributed to Lyme Disease (or thyroid malfunction caused by Lyme Disease) or is this a separate issue?

[conniekillbug]

The hair growth is more likely a result of high levels of DHEA, which is produced by the adrenals. In Lyme, adrenal fatigue often results and certain stages of AF can bring about high levels of DHEA. And yes, AF is a result of Lyme and is part of the hormonal dysfunction found in Lyme patients. When the adrenals are stressed, this also affects thyroid function. I would focus on supporting both the adrenals and thyroid. Thanks

[conniekillbug]

Hi Clark,

Thanks for sharing! I'll check out your video.

Hope all is well with you, too.

Connie

[conniekillbug]

Yes, it means your body has a hard time making bioavailable T3. Why do you think selenium would be ideal for RT3? I haven't heard anything about that. Thanks!

[conniekillbug]

Prethenie,

In nearly all of my videos I state that I am not a health care practitioner, that what I share is for info. purposes only, and hence I don't claim to be an authority on anything. What I share is a product of my research and experience and that is all ( FYI, most of my info. actually come from "authorities"-it is not just my opinion that bioidentical hormone works, for instance). If the info. is not of benefit to you, I suggest you look elsewhere for info. on Lyme.

Thanks

[conniekillbug]

Prethenie,

I share protocol that have worked for other people. If I only shared what has worked for me I would be taking a very egocentric view of healing. Just because something hasn't worked for me doesn't mean it doesn't work, and all of the treatments that I provide information on are strategies that have worked for other people. Also, there is no one single strategy that works for everyone in Lyme; hence, I feel it is beneficial to share all those that have proven to be helpful to others.

[KarinOll]

Look up this video on youtube and you will know what to do (copy and paste): “HemoPyrrol-Lactam-uria (HPU), Lyme disease and autism presented by Dietritch Klinghardt, MD”! It is a phenomenal lecture given by Dr. Klinghardt!

[dionstrezlecki]

thank you connie

[birdyluv21]

I am 18 yrs old and have had endometriosis since i was 12 and my thyroid is failing, my adrenal glands are also shot and i have such Pots now and take ALOT of beta blockers to help my heart slow down. I have noticed axcess hair growth this year, I hit puberty at age 7 and was developed by age 11, I have been on lupron and hormone treatments since i was 14, I have been taking thyroid medication but it is not helping at all, They keep raising it but it is not working.

[Buskahhh]

PS Does anyone know how to get Armour? My doctor said it was on "indefinite backorder" and put me on synthroid which I don't respond to quite as well. I heard they were going to stop making ARmour?

[Buskahhh]

My thyroid tests came out FINE but I was still cold (to the point of pain) and my hair was falling out and I was gaining weight. I got a new doctor and she did an antibody test. I guess normal is from 0-7 and she showed me mine: ">1000". That's probably a good way to find the trouble, too. It took a long time to get it treated as well as the lyme disease and I might even lose my teeth from not metabolizing calcium properly.

[DontTickMeOff]

Armour is the best and yes most natural.

Thank you for this information. Looks like i have Hashimoto's disease as well. They want to do a iodine test because one side of my thryoid is swollen and i have a hard time swallowing. ACK one thing after another...

Be Well Connie

[tpmg]

Good video. I believe that a basal temperature below 97.8 is indicative of low thyroid function. That is according to Broda Barnes work. Some people do not tolerate Armour and do better on Nature-troid.