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Exhaustion, Hair Fall And Weight Gain. Thyroid And Basic Blood Test Came Clear. Problem With Adrenal Axis?
I have been "beyond" exhausted for 2 months, my hair is slowly falling out and when I try to do minimal tasks I become shaky, weak and NEED to sit back or lay down until it passes and I'm gaining weight - probably due to inactivity. I've had blood work run and all the basic tests come back ok including my thyroid but that's not making me feel any better. I am not imagining this - I am exhausted and need help!!!! My nephew is a nurse and he mentioned this might have something to do with my adrenal axis - how is this diagnosed?
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Hi, get done 24hour urine cortisol level as most specific diagnostic test. The urine is collected over a 24-hour period and tested for the amount of cortisol. Levels higher than 50-100 micrograms a day for an adult suggest Cushing's syndrome that is due to adrenal axis problem. If it is diagnosed then further investigation required to know the site of problem.
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