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Adrenal Insufficiency?
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
So I'm debating whether or not I need to go back to the doctor. About a year ago I had some blood work done for something else and my cortisol level was included in that. The doctor mentioned it was low at the time but nothing else. I figured if it was an ...


Adrenal & thyroid function
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I suspect I may also have undiagnosed adrenal issue. I have only had an am cortisol test done once through my conventional doctor (GP) which came back within the reference range. Has anyone had a 4 point saliva test don...


Low thyroid and levoxythorin side affects
- Thyroid Disorders Community
I was diagnosed in August with low thyroid. I was put on the lowest dose of levoxy..25mg's. A month later I noticed hair falling out, panic attacks, sever anxiety, crying and impending doom, mass amount of weight lose, and insomnia. This went on until Nove...


Secondary AI and Swelling. Is this normal?
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
Hi, Recently diagnosed (finally) with Adrenal Insufficiency. There was some back and forth between doctors on what type but it's landed on Secondary (or Central) Adrenal Insufficiency. I had started Hydrocortisone at the normal dose of 25mg daily, which...


Natural Treatment of Adrenal Burnout
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Hello, I've read from alternative doctors that underneath ADHD, panic attacks, CFS, etc. is an adrenal problem and that after treatment, these problems have gone away. I'd like to know what protocols and supplements have been used in rebuilding the...


Does this Cortisol/ACTH lab result look normal
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
Hi - I had a 60 minute ACTH test and here are the results: Cortisol - (baseline) 5 - no range given Cortisol 30 min post stim - 21 (range 18-47) Cortisol 60 minutes post stim 24 (same range) It did double. I was just wondering if the baseline ...


Adrenal Fatigue
- Thyroid Disorders Community
I need the low down on this disfunction. Adrenal exhaustion. I have been told by two certified professionals and one other member here that the possibilities of this being an issue for me is very possible. I just don't get the whole picture. First - ho...


Prednisone Withdrawal-Adrenal Fatigue
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I will try to keep this as simple as I can. I had surgey June 19th for hyperparathyroidism but they also removed excess thyroid tissue. I have been struggling with balancing out my calcium until the dormant glands kick in. As an extra bonus the nerve to...


Secondary adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
Hi everyone. I have been doing research online and am very confused about how you determine secondary adrenal insufficiency. I did a Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) Stimulation Rapid 250 mcg test last week and am awaiting to speak to an endocrinologist. Ther...


Low blood pressure
- Thyroid Disorders Community
Recently I have been having episodes of dizziness and blackouts, landed in ER for bp beIng 77/44 . If I stand too long I sometimes pass out . Doctors have no idea... I am not on any meds. Blood work all normal except potassium lower side of normal of 3.5 ...


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