Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Muted Morning Cortisol Response Linked to Chronic Fatigue in Women ATLANTA, Jan. 17 -- Women with symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome have a muted morning cortisol response that may represent an underlying mechanism of the condition, according to investigators here.Elevated cortisol awakening response has been associated with a variety of mood and stress-related emotional disturbances, the authors noted. In contrast, an attenuated cortisol awakening response has been linked to chronic pain, general health complaints, and several psycho-emotional disorders.more at http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/AnxietyStress/dh/8018 Sears, DCNW PDX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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