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Suggest Alternative Method To Accurately Measure Adrenal Gland Function
yes my cortisol level is low. my doctor wants to give me injection to see if my adrenal gland is working i had a injection back in july for my hip. it seems that everything has gone haywire.i dont feel comfortable taking it again. is there some other way they can check?
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Measuring salivary levels of cortisol (4 samples in a day) and plotting a graph can give you a good idea of actual cortisol levels and fluctuations through the day.
This is better as it gives you information on the adrenal reserve and tells you how your body responds to it through the day.
Lifestyle changes, diet modifications and medications can help you feel better once we have the results
Hope this helps.
Wish you good health
Thank you for your query.
Measuring salivary levels of cortisol (4 samples in a day) and plotting a graph can give you a good idea of actual cortisol levels and fluctuations through the day.
This is better as it gives you information on the adrenal reserve and tells you how your body responds to it through the day.
Lifestyle changes, diet modifications and medications can help you feel better once we have the results
Hope this helps.
Wish you good health
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