newly diagnosed with low cortisol

[Angels2002]

Hello,  I had 4 surgical procedures, cystocele, rectocele, bladder repair & hysterectomy 11/03/2008 and my labs came back in the hospital with a cortisol level of -1.  It was difficult to get my blood pressure up, keep my pain at bay and I now 3 months later I have a host of symptoms that I cannot control or explain.  I have since had 2 more cortisol labs and they both came back -1.  I have an appt. with  my PCP to discuss the results next week. From what I am reading on low cortisol.... this could be very serious.  Am I jumping the gun?  I really am feeling weaker by the day, losing hair, very dry eyes & thirsty, extreme fatigue, iritability, can't focus, neck & shoulder blade pain, etc.  My job in healthcare admin is very stressful and I feel I'm losing it.  Suggestions?  Many thanks!

[lew488]

My life is wrecked thanks to all these symptoms. I have been shown to produce very low cortisol by a np, nobody treats it. My Onc told me I have Hashi's, nobody treats it, my pcp tells me it's all from the chemo I had 4 yrs ago. My sleep dr. will treat as I advise, but I don't see her often enough for dose escalation. I only feel good for a week n a half after I see her, then I turn zombie again...migraines, poor vision, pain, weak, fatigued, sleep days at a time... And I'm only 42. Trying to raise 2 15 yr old boys. I am almost done asking for help. My drs suck, except for Onc, but she's too busy. I tried ordering Armour from Canada and got levo. That makes me worse! Does anyone know how I can get or get put on higher dose of Armour than 30mg? Please email me if u do ***@**** thank you...

[rumpled]

They should run ACTH stimulation testing and from that determine if her adrenals are working.
Cortisol can vary a lot but the stim test should tell the doctor what is going on.

[angieclaire]

I am extremely worried about my daughter aged 11 she went for a routine blood test in hospital and they have told me she has a low cortisol level and needs further tests.  She is tired but she is 11  and very active. She is never ill but is weak and gets tired easy. Does anyone know anything about this could it of been a one off day and levels vary between days. I am very worried and need some advice

[LowCortisol]

Do you two still suffer from low cortisol? Please advise as I am being medicated for it and could possibly assist in directing you

[rumpled]

You can if you take too much, take it at the wrong time etc. Most people on replacements are overweight but they are coming out with a new med that will help as it will mimic a normal rhythm in one pill, allowing for a more normal cortisol flow and they think it will help.

[jjohnson5409]

Do you gain weight when you take HC?