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Saliva test/hormones

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My vet (naturopath) offered saliva testing for hormone levels. Costs @ $300. He then works with a compounding pharmacy to blend custom creams for hormonal support. @ $70/mo. He also supports this with herbs/supplements. Depending on response, one might or might not have to stay on this. Even though this is expensive, I could come up with the money. My reg. doc won't do this testing and she won't Rx hormones. So, has anyone done this? I'm looking for better pain control (without pain meds) and increased energy (above what d-ribose gives me).
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
I haven't done this but contemplating going to a naturopathic clinic. I'd like to know exactly what supplements I should be taking.
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deleted_user
I hope to have it done as I'm discovering that this insomnia is at it's worst around the time I ovulate so I know something's going on. I see her Wednesday for my blood test results and hope to ask about doing both the female and adrenal hormone saliva tests. Hope my insurance covers them....

Will keep you posted....
LaurieG
LaurieG
I'm waiting to have this test done. I have been told by my pain management physician that my symptoms (fibro and CFS) are most likely hormonal in nature. My current physician also expects to see changes in the fibro and fatigue once hormones are tested and treated.

But, as I'm being treated for adrenal stress, it's not wise to change a number of thing at once. So, I have to wait.

I think you'd be wise to do this.
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