cmreber Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I found a supplement that is supposed to help with proper adrenal function and I was curious to know if anyone has tried anything like this, and if so did it help? I have HYPER POTS so I thought something to help the adrenal function, which includes proper cortisol levels, might be a huge help to deal with the typical anxiety/stress issues that come as a by product of the POTS. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecipeForDisaster Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I took adrenal support formula for a couple of years. I thought it was a slam dunk, but it didn't make much difference for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombsh3ll Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Licorice root capsules from Swanson gave me a tremendous improvement in my quality of life for about a year until the effect wore off. 2 x 450mg caps daily. Works similar to fludrocortisone (basically makes your own cortisol act like aldosterone). I produce almost no aldosterone, but do not tolerate fludrocortisone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmreber Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks for the input!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathalie Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 You have to be careful with licorice root if you are on fludrocortisone. The bottles will actually say not to be used with corticosteroids. Do your research first. I was advised by a naturopath to try an adrenal support formula but after looking into it, I decided against it and was disappointed that this naturopath didn't know about mixing fludrocortisone (florinef) with an adrenal support formula that contained licorice root. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupmum25 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 My sister who also has POTS just started taking supplements for adrenal support and credits them for the improvement she’s experienced. She’s very enthusiastic about it and wants me to try them as well. I’m awaiting some blood work to come back so I will probably consult my doc about it once we have results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathalie Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Anyone taking florinef or other corticosteroids need to be super careful though -- "Licorice may increase the effects of corticosteroid medications". "Its main constituent, glycyrrhizic acid, mimics mineralocorticoids in its action (sodium reabsorbtion and potassium secretion). The extent of metabolic and acid–base derangement can occasionally be severe enough to cause serious complications". What this seems to suggest to me is that people are at an increased risk for developing low potassium from it -- and that can cause heart rhythm disturbances...especially if already on a corticosteroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 In dysautonomia we have dystregulation of HR and BP, but generally our adrenals function normally. If you think you may have adrenal insufficiency or diabetes insipidus (which have symptoms similar to POTS and sometimes get confused with POTS) probably a good idea to see your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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