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  1. London Rachel

    liver enzym CYP2C19*17 frustrates Progesteron, adrenals and MAO A

    I mean B3 test - sorry. @Paralee and @Gondwanaland
  2. London Rachel

    liver enzym CYP2C19*17 frustrates Progesteron, adrenals and MAO A

    Hi @Paralee Thanks for coming back. I can take a 3 test, but would love to know why you think progesterone intolerance is due to low B3 - is there a study or something you know that shows this - would love to understand the science. My Cortisol isn't low - it's normal amount but a bit...
  3. London Rachel

    liver enzym CYP2C19*17 frustrates Progesteron, adrenals and MAO A

    Paralee and Gondwanaland - I am hugely interested to read this. I'm having nightmares supplementing with sex hormones. Oestrogen only relieves symptoms for me - and Progesterone (bio-identical, creams or vaginal oils) is a nightmare - can't tolerate even small amounts - it converts to cortisol -...
  4. London Rachel

    Which doctor... low dose Valcyte, HPA hormonal issues?

    Wondering if anyone can offer any insight. I'm 6 years post RAI for Graves Disease and whilst now finally on NDT with good thyroid labs I've been left with ME. One theory is that to have had extremely low T3 levels for 3 years whilst on levothyroxing only have left the microglia so upregulated...