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Thyroid, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, DHEA, etc
Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
High cortisol? Bloating or visceral fat?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dasein88" data-source="post: 147959" data-attributes="member: 38254"><p>How can I tell whether my gut is due to visceral fat or bloating? What kind of doctors, if any should I go to to get this checked out? What else can I do in my life to remedy the problem? </p><p></p><p>I had my AM cortisol checked on Thursday and it was a little high: 23.5 mcg/dL (4.0-22.0 lab range). Should I be concerned or is this basically normal? I've had trouble getting clear answers about what is a high AM cortisol level. I realize that the 4 point cortisol test is more accurate but it's also more costly. I am struggling here. Any thoughts? </p><p></p><p>I have been feeling somewhat rundown lately due to being undermedicated on thyroid meds, having digestive troubles, and feeling bloating (without excessive burping or farting). I have upped my thyroid meds and I am taking betaine HCL and digestive enzymes for my digestive issues, with some indication of improvement. </p><p></p><p>Even at low body fat, 12-13% I have had a problem with my gut sticking out for years (seems worse lately). I find it embarassing, and I am considering going to a doctor to have it looked at. Even so, doctors are usually so unconcerned and incompetent that I don't want to spend any money on doctors visits that give me few answers and that don't allow me to address the issues I am having.</p><p></p><p>I am 33 years old, 5'6 and 155 lbs. I have been on TRT since November. I don't feel like I've seen major benefits from TRT, and, in fact, I have had many complaints. Part of the problem has been due to having sub-optimal thyroid levels (I am taking care of that). I have also experienced problems lately with low stomach acid and related digestive issues. What should I do?</p><p></p><p>I am going to eat smaller portion sizes; do intermittent fasting; limit or exclude grains, dairy, sodium and soy sauce; and incorporate more cardio or HIIT in my workouts. I am so bothered at this point that I am not worried about losing some muscle mass if I can get rid of my gut.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dasein88, post: 147959, member: 38254"] How can I tell whether my gut is due to visceral fat or bloating? What kind of doctors, if any should I go to to get this checked out? What else can I do in my life to remedy the problem? I had my AM cortisol checked on Thursday and it was a little high: 23.5 mcg/dL (4.0-22.0 lab range). Should I be concerned or is this basically normal? I've had trouble getting clear answers about what is a high AM cortisol level. I realize that the 4 point cortisol test is more accurate but it's also more costly. I am struggling here. Any thoughts? I have been feeling somewhat rundown lately due to being undermedicated on thyroid meds, having digestive troubles, and feeling bloating (without excessive burping or farting). I have upped my thyroid meds and I am taking betaine HCL and digestive enzymes for my digestive issues, with some indication of improvement. Even at low body fat, 12-13% I have had a problem with my gut sticking out for years (seems worse lately). I find it embarassing, and I am considering going to a doctor to have it looked at. Even so, doctors are usually so unconcerned and incompetent that I don't want to spend any money on doctors visits that give me few answers and that don't allow me to address the issues I am having. I am 33 years old, 5'6 and 155 lbs. I have been on TRT since November. I don't feel like I've seen major benefits from TRT, and, in fact, I have had many complaints. Part of the problem has been due to having sub-optimal thyroid levels (I am taking care of that). I have also experienced problems lately with low stomach acid and related digestive issues. What should I do? I am going to eat smaller portion sizes; do intermittent fasting; limit or exclude grains, dairy, sodium and soy sauce; and incorporate more cardio or HIIT in my workouts. I am so bothered at this point that I am not worried about losing some muscle mass if I can get rid of my gut. [/QUOTE]
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Thyroid, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, DHEA, etc
Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
High cortisol? Bloating or visceral fat?
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