Crystal –

Good talking with you. There is a lot of information here and in the recorded consult. Develop a personal plan of attack and then start.

Check back here for your recorded consult.

A lot to go over and there are a few major factors that need attention so I suggest a follow up call in a couple weeks to make sure you are on the right track.

1.    Thyroid testing

• Test:
• TSH, T4, T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-TG
• Without all these in the thyroid test, there is no way to know how your thyroid is working.
• Depending on the results, you may need to supplement with Thyroid Support by Gaia and Adrenal Support Plus. Do not take Thyroid Support until you know you need it.
• Need to rule this out or in.

2.    Hemochromatosis

• Test:     
• Serum Iron, Serum Ferritin, Percent of Transferrin Saturation
• Information about hemochromatosis.
  
• Need to rule this out or in.

3.    Adrenal Fatigue

• Directly linked to Fibromyalgia
• Additional information here.
  
• Consider supplementing with 1 capsule of Adrenal Support Plus in the AM and one...

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That isn't even the half of it.

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