Thanks Enzymelover. No, I'm not taking anything. I told my endoc. I don't want to be on steroids. I have some isocort in case of an emergency. I actually do have some low dose dexamethasone leftover from an old IVF cycle too. The thing is, these symptoms were occuring when my blood sugar was prediabetic, and my cortisol levels were coming back normal. I've only had 1 low cortisol value, but since then, I have had the hypoglyc symptoms. I'm not sure what is causing what. I know the low cortisol is causing the hypoglycemia. I just don't know if the adrenal insuffic. is causing the other symptoms, kwim? I guess no one on here could tell me either, lol. But I did at least for once feel BETTER after my nap today.
Adrenal function does affect glucose levels, as well as endocrine function, fat and protein metabolism, connective tissue turnover, immune function, detox. capacity, and even quality of sleep.
Any cause of hypopituitarism could adversely affect adrenal function, from loss of ACTH, GH, TSH, ADH, and other pituitary hormones. I don't know if there is any particular type of pituitary tumor or cyst that would have a direct effect on a specific adrenal function. There wouldn't have to be.
It sounds to me like you are suffering from very low cortisol. Are you taking anything for adrenal support yet, such as hydrocortisone? Nausea and shaking are definitely signs of this. My son had these symptoms.