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Adrenal Insufficiency tests !

hello ,
I have Hashimoto ,I wanted to know what are the best tests to know if I have also adrenal issues ?
I have some symptoms that can be related to the adrenal such as fatigue and dark circles around the eyes !

Thanks ,
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Get the following tests...

Cortisol AM (before 9 am)
24 hour urine collection for cortisol
ACTH
IGF-I (for fatigue)
Vitamin D (for fatigue)
Complete blood count with differential
Blood chemistry (with T3 and T4)

And get hooked up with an Endocrinologist.

Just my thoughts...
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Check out www.adrenalfatigue.org for lots of info. Also, home tests are available at www.zrtlabs.com.
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