First BW + Introduction. Hi!

[xtitan1]

"I'm Chris Hansen. Why don't you have a seat over there?"

Sorry to hear you're having these problems brutha, but welcome to forum. I have similar symptoms of debilitating fatigue. People who see me when I first wake say I'm totally out of it like I'm drunk or something. I can't do anything but zone out for about an hour until it wears off.

Reiterating kelkel's advice for labs:

• MRI of Pituitary with contrast. A general brain MRI without contrast will not see what we are looking for.
• Free Testosterone
• DHT
• Vitamin D
• Free T3 would be nice

When you were seeing someone about the IBS, were you ever tested for gluten sensitivity or at least Celiac's?

If you are concerned about Adrenal Fatigue, you could get a 24/hr Saliva Cortisol test which samples saliva throughout the day. If you get just the 24/hr Urine you won't be able to see your levels at various times throughout the day, just a total number.

I have no comment on the Clomid or other SERMs because I'm not really informed on that.

[chrishansen83]

Hi xtitan,

thanks for the answer.

Have a seat, right over there...

Yep, I got used to being a zombie in the mornings as well, I feel you. Sucks big time.

Although, if it is cortisol, coffee and eating helps. For me, a bit.

I've been to the gastroenterologist about 2 years ago, I guess?

She did some bloodwork, and yes, I remember now!

There were all kind of intolerance tests, like fish, oyster, gluten I guess and plenty of others, including a lactose-intolerance test (you drink 50 g pure lactose, if you crap yourself - voila - you are lactose intolerant!; they draw blood every 15 mins IIRC).

Everything came back negative, but the thing with IBS is that you can't eat starches.

If my theory - well... - is correct, it could be because of the low cortisol interferes with carbohydrate digestion and / or abdomen blood flow. It's just a theory

We'll see.

Salivary Cortisol Test - I can have it for 90 Łs, if I can't get it somehow else, I'll buy then, just to be sure.

Cheers!

"I'm Chris Hansen. Why don't you have a seat over there?"

Sorry to hear you're having these problems brutha, but welcome to forum. I have similar symptoms of debilitating fatigue. People who see me when I first wake say I'm totally out of it like I'm drunk or something. I can't do anything but zone out for about an hour until it wears off.

Reiterating kelkel's advice for labs:

• MRI of Pituitary with contrast. A general brain MRI without contrast will not see what we are looking for.
• Free Testosterone
• DHT
• Vitamin D
• Free T3 would be nice

When you were seeing someone about the IBS, were you ever tested for gluten sensitivity or at least Celiac's?

If you are concerned about Adrenal Fatigue, you could get a 24/hr Saliva Cortisol test which samples saliva throughout the day. If you get just the 24/hr Urine you won't be able to see your levels at various times throughout the day, just a total number.

I have no comment on the Clomid or other SERMs because I'm not really informed on that.