Adrenal Stress Profile Test Results - any advice appreciated please

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I'd really appreciate any comments and advice on these results please.

Thanks!

Jackie x

Cortisol Levels

Sample 1 32.8 (12-22) Outside Range H

Sample 2 2.7 (5.0-9.0)Outside Range L

Sample 3 1.5 (3.0-7.0)Outside Range L

Sample 4 0.1 (1.0-3.0)Outside Range L

Total Daily Cortisol 37.1 (range 21-41)

DHEA Levels

Sample 2 am 0.48 (0.20-0.70) (inside range)

Sample 3 pm 0.38 (0.6-3.0) (outside range)

DHEA : Cortisol Ratio 1.16

DHEA Mean 0.43

Cyclic Variation: Overall this is an indication of normal adaptation to both

chronic and acute stressors,however there is some variation in the individual

timed readings. (See page 2 for specific indications). In the context of a

patient with very long-standing stressors (years) it can indicate either good

coping/adaptation methods, or represent hormone levels " dropping through " normal

ranges on the way to depleted levels after having been over stimulated for many

years. In such a case a follow up test in 2 - 3 months is recommended.

Page 2: DEVIATIONS FROM THE NORMAL CORTISOL RHYTHM

The morning cortisol level is above the normal range. This may be a reflection

of low night time blood sugar levels, insomnia, chronic pain, inflammation,

glycogen storage impairment or an imbalance in

the hypothalmic adrenal axis.

The noon cortisol level is below the normal range. Noon cortisol levels may be a

good indication of adaptive adrenal gland function since they represent the

adrenal glands' response to the demands of

the first few hours of the day. Low noon cortisol levels suggest a degree of

adrenal hypofunction with decreased adaptive response.

A Low afternoon cortisol is suggestive of suboptimal adrenal functioning.

A Low midnight cortisol may be suggestive of suboptimal adrenal functioning,

where low cortisol levels are present at other times.

DEVIATIONS IN DHEA PRODUCTION

None Seen