Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I just got a blood test for AM cortisol among other things. It turned out to be a little high(24.6 ug) at 9am. I was up almost all night the night before. I strongly suspected hypoadrenalism or adrenal fatigue and low cortisol. Is it possible to have high cortisol and adrenal fatigue. I feel like I'm experiencing all the symptoms of hypoadrenalism or adrenal fatigue, yet I have high cortisol. I am absolutely sure that I am having a paradoxical response to stress. Whenever I get more then a few minutes of exercise lately, I have a reaction and feel worse afterwards. Is it possible to have high cortisone levels but a paradoxical response to stress from pituitary problems? some other results from the tests: Testosterone, Serum: 263ng/dL Low-normal(21 year old male) Free Testosterone(direct): 9.5pg/mL Low HDL Cholesterol: 36mg/dL Cholesterol Total: 127 RBC: 5.71 Hemoglobin: 16.6 TSH 3.074 Thyroxine(T4) 11.0 T3 Uptake 36 Free Thyroxine Index 4.0 What type of problem is it that I have and how can I help it in the short term? I'm guessing in the long term it should be cured with chelation? Also if you see any other indications from the test reults posted let me know.. The rest of the results seemed pretty normal but I have been taking supplements regularly for the last 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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