Organ Systems, Therapeutics #03 PHARM Part-1 Cortisol and Adrenal Therapies This is a discussion of the latest information about the safe use of cortisol, glandulars and other adrenal therapies. Testing, dosing and follow up are discussed. We review adrenal function, and talk about how to address functional illnesses (adrenal fatigue) in order to stop progression …
I digested Jeffries work long ago after my first 20-30 patients I’d “freestyled” with hydrocort on. Then over the following years looked at all the so called dogma and experts on such Tx. I have easily given thousands of doses of cortisol analogs (and to be up front, have communicated with Titlebaum and others about all this). Jeffries had …
A comprehensive list of all the different Consult Dr. A Webinar Collections #3 PHARM Part 1 – Cortisol and Adrenal Therapies #4 PHARM Part 2 – T3 and Iodine Rx & Safe Dosing #5 PHARM Part 3 – Desiccated Thyroid Rx Management #12 PHARM Part 4- Antidepressant Pharmacology and Tapering #13 PHARM Part 5 – …
The endocrine system is very obviously affected in chronic illness, but the interrelationships between infection, inflammation (oncologic or not) and endocrine function are difficult to delineate. In this CE Dr. Anderson will outline the data behind our understanding of core endocrine – non-endocrine interactions and the co-morbid situations that develop. He will look not only …
Originally aired on 09-06-18 – www.ctrnetwork.com/ In this program Dr. Anderson will break down how we make energy in our body, why we may feel more or less energy and what outside and inside factors change our energy. How do the brain chemistry, the cells and especially muscles talk to each other to make us feel …
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Pt A: 57 y/o female with h/o Sjogren’s, possible intestinal scleroderma/MCTD, chronic pain on 3-4 Tramadol a day and topical CBD oil, chronic low iron/ferritin, fatigue. I just diagnosed her with Lyme on Labcorp WB. 2 +IgM bands. Coinfections we know of: HHV6 6.62, neg EBV/CMV/mycoplasma/c.pneum/parvo etc. Labs: E2 <5 on low dose E2/P patch, …
Original air date, 04-20-2017 While we spent a whole four sessions on the real but “mysterious” effects stress can have on our health, it was such a popular topic Dr. A wanted to drill deeper into the exact families and sub-families of stress hormones, they effects on our health and how imbalances can cause us …
Original air date, 01-19-17 Questions from prior shows: Chronic infections Cortisol – Thyroid (beyond screening tests, antibodies, Free T3 / T4 and rT3): Should I get tested… Other occult causes Resources: Eat right: How does diet affect the brain-adrenal response? Regular meals Low glycemic index Protein and good fats mineral vitamin sources Movement: Anything is …
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Original air date, 01-13-17 Recap from last show on 01-05-17: Stress can come from anything. Pain, Surprise, Fear, Anxiety, Infection or Inflammation and many more things. The body has two MAIN chemical responses when the stress input is received: Immediate release of catecholamines (adrenalin for fight, freeze or flight) and slower release of cortisol (a steroid …
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Original Air date, 01-05- 17. The body is set up for it. Stress – why the stigma? Stress can come from anything. Pain, Surprise, Fear, Anxiety, Infection or Inflammation and many more things. The body has two MAIN chemical responses when the stress input is received: Immediate release of catecholamines (adrenalin for fight, freeze or …
Is Prednisone 50 mg for one month too excessive of a dose and how much Hydrocortisone should I prescribe once she start to taper down the prednisone. Would 20 mg BID of Hydrocortisone be appropriate? I’d really appreciate your input. It’ll be my first case of post-prednisone support. Dr. Anderson In bad autoimmune cases, 50 …
QUESTION: I have a pt with Labrix urinary test showing low levels of neurotransmitters across the board (I.e. low serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, gaba, glutamate). Has used ecstasy regularly in the past – though not a giant dose and not more than once every 6 weeks according to pt. Also used Provigil off-label for depression for …
WELLBUTRIN, CHRONIC VIRI, NEUROTRANSMITTER TESTING, AND FATIGUE CONT Read More »
QUESTION: When I first saw this patient she was taking 100 mcg T3 QD, prescribed by you, at that time. Her chief complaints were fatigue (she commutes 1.5 hours to work each way and was not getting enough sleep and was under a fair amount of stress) and headaches (in the morning, in the center …
QUESTION: I have a 30 year old female pt with high calcitirol. What does this mean?? I am having a hard time finding its relevance. Though maybe I read something about low calcium in the diet or intestines??? Her calcitriol is 149.3, range is 10-75. She has low normal vitamin D levels (36, range 30-100) …
QUESTION: I have a 57 YO Menopausal Female who is an avid runner with migrating joint pain. What labs would you run to help diagnose what is wrong with her? ANSWER: Lab Investigation Rationale: First basic labs to make sure no imbalanced electrolytes, elevated LFTs, Anemia etc. Then, inflammatory rheumatologic labs (Sed or CRP / …
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QUESTION: This patient is a 40yo F who PTC a little over a month ago requesting IV therapy for leukopenia, as recommended by an ND in CA. She brought labs, salient for WBC 2.7, slightly low hemoglobin and MCHC, TSH 1.7, free T3 2.2, free T4 1.11, progesterone (unsure where in cycle) 0.44, estradiol 77.8, …
QUESTION: I have a 30 year old female pt with high calcitriol. What does this mean? I am having a hard time finding its relevance although I read something about low calcium in the diet or intestines? Her calcitriol is 149.3, range is 10-75. She has low normal vitamin D levels (36, range 30-100) . …
QUESTION: I have a patient who no longer seems to be reacting to standard IV ABX and naturopathic treatments for Lyme. ANSWER: Thoughts of where to start: 1. Mitochondria get really injured through Tx. They need a lot of support for a long time to come online – worse with mito SNP’s but bad anyway. …
The corticoid effect on TSH is one of those non-linear processes in corticoid pharmacology. The data, and one of the best papers on this is a 2009 review [PMC2784889] shows that there is a dose at which TSH can be lowered – BUT there are a few mitigating factors: 1- the use of physiologic hydrocortisone …
MY QUESTIONS ARE: 48 yo F that has struggled with insomnia for 18 years. It got significantly worse recently when she found out that her daughter has been struggling with anxiety and having suicidal thoughts. In the past she has regulated this with ambien and alcohol. She would have multiple drinks a night to get …
GABA DRUGS, KLONOPIN, ALCOHOL, AMBIEN, INSOMNIA AND TAPERING Cont. Read More »
MY QUESTIONS ARE: What is a way to attempt to think globally about autoimmunity so I can consider as many potential causes when beginning a diagnostic and therapeutic approach? ANSWERS: Autoimmune cause areas to consider – Multiple cause areas can be considered and identified – Generally in most autoimmunity there are multisystem considerations Follow therapy, …
Sorry for a long email. I would greatly appreciate if you could provide input with a case of mine as I am still a baby doc. I have been working with this person, for a while and it’s frustrating! 28 year old with chronic eczema since age 14. Eczema over shoulders, back, groin thighs and …