adrenal fatigue

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Hi everyone,

I'm due to see Dr Burrows on Friday, my birthday hope he can give me

some good news! He has done a barrel full of tests including T3 and

thyroid antibodies. I have just checked my bp on waking it was 110/68

but on standing it was 107/72 this is the first time I have known it

to drop on standing on frequent testing. I have also tested my pupils

by shining a light onto the side of my eye. The pupil contracts

initially but while counting for 30 seconds and observing the pupil

flutters somewhat it dosent totally dilate but appears not to remain

tightly constriced - hope this makes sense. Do you think this may

indicate adrenal fatigue. Dr Burrows was sceptical when I mentioned my

research about this condition bur he is testing for cortisol. I am

still suffering with the aching limbs and my joints feel stiff

especially on an evening and still feeling tired but I'm very up and

down. Have been taking 75mcg levothyroxine at bedtime for last four

weeks since seeing him. I think my energy levels may have improved

slightly but the achiness hasn't. Anyway sorry to be rambling on. Will

let you know how I get on, I have been reluctant to do any private

testing as yet as I wanted to see if Dr Burrows could get to the

bottom of it. Happy new year to you all.

lizzie