Cortisol testing

[baby1]

TweetFor you that have done it, did you do a urine, blood or saliva test?

[baby1]

TweetAnyone?

[Born2Juice4Ever]

TweetI have never done this or known of any who may have..



B2J

[baby1]

TweetFuzo is getting this tested in a blood test but I know you can do saliva and urine, as well.

[Born2Juice4Ever]

TweetAre there reasons why he is undergoing this kind of test?

I understand how cortisol works, as I have done a lot of research on it. I mean the body is such complex ecosystem.

B2J

[baby1]

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Are there reasons why he is undergoing this kind of test?

I understand how cortisol works, as I have done a lot of research on it. I mean the body is such complex ecosystem.

B2J

Having many edema issues for about 8 months now following many epidural/cortisone injections over a short period of time.. Many things ruled out and doc says possible high cortisol. Need to rule that out.

[baby1]

TweetIf cortisol is indeed high, what have you learned about how to lower it?

[rmewrench]

TweetMagnesium. omega 3, and vitamin c will help lower cortisol levels, among a list of other things..Sexual intercourse being one..

[rmewrench]

TweetStress, high stress will cause increased cortisol also, so message therapy, stresss management things along those lines will aslo help lower cortisol.

[Born2Juice4Ever]

TweetSexual intercourse helps with more than just lowering potentially high cortisol levels



B2J