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388443 tn?1229349690

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

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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388443 tn?1229349690
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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388443 tn?1229349690
now im being told my 24 hr levels of cortisol are high
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514585 tn?1328740013
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...
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