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My cortisol levels has been at 1 or less than 1 for a year. I take 20 mg of hydrocortisol to help. Where should I start with trying to help myself?
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I could find my way back to this post. I'm sorry. I really want to understand what is happening to my body chemically. I will ask my doctor to give me a 24 hour urine test. Thank you.

I am also going to start using that Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar. Two people who are close to me in my family have had excellent results. I see the difference.

Has any one else had any acv experiences?
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Are you under the care of a competent endo?

20mg is a pretty normal replacement dose. It is known, however, that replacement doses do not show up in testing like the real stuff the body makes, making it difficult for a doctor to really test effectively for a replacement dose. My doc would not use a point in time test as in blood or saliva but rather a 24 hour urine to get a better idea.

I think you mean "feel better"? You may need florinef or something else... Sodium? Please get your doctor to test you during your regular monitoring.
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