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Is it more likely this is just a case of adrenal fatigue or possible early addisons.

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I’ve recently had a cortisol dhea saliva test which I performed throughout the day. The results have come back with normal dhea but with low cortisol readings at every reading but the first morning one which is just in range (I’ll post results). My understanding was that adrenal fatigue caused high cortisol where as mine is quite low, and I don’t feel terrible or anything so I doubt I’m in the last stage of adrenal fatigue?

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You might find this article from Dr Sarah Myhill about the interpretation of adrenal stress profile test results useful:

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Adrenal...

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Sounds like number 5 to me?

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SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to Simba145

Yes, I was thinking that but I wouldn't be taking pregnenolone except under the guidance of a practioner.

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Hi, Did you manage to sort out your low cortisol? I too have low cortisol, but high DHEA.

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