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my acth levels and my cortisol levels are low but im gaining weight . what could i have?

by shannon1978, Dec 09, 2008 05:20PM
i have just been told that my acth levels are low and my cortisol levels are low  but i have been gaining weight the doctor says i should be loseing weight but im not   what could this be im scared can anyone help im 30 years old
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by Joyce49788, Dec 10, 2008 10:21AM
first off what is your diet and exercise program like???? do you have any issues with your thyroid?  i have been on a roller coaster with my weight for years, maybe i can help shed some light on this for you...

by shannon1978, Dec 15, 2008 09:04AM
now im being told my 24 hr levels of cortisol are high

by shannon1978, Dec 15, 2008 09:10AM
To: anyone and everyone who might be able to shed some light
i have been having really bad headachs and my cortisol levels in my blood were low  but when they did a 24 urine the were  high  im confused   im 2 tierd most of the time to do much exercise when i move  or stand up mu heart beats really hard my blood pressure is at 135 over 95 or around there most of the time i hope they find out whats wrong with me  i have severe pain of the shoulders and in the neck bones and in the hips  any comment please
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