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I just got my morning cortisol lab back. I didn't really sleep well so I imagine that could affect the results. I was at 29.7. I guess that's high. I don't know how high though. The nurse said 22 was the upper limit. I will see her(endo) on Thursday.

Ok. I just don’t want to do anything until I see what kind of help I’m going to get. Are they actually going to manipulate my thyroid numbers? At this point I’m undiagnosed except for maybe i should be on anti depressants. If they do mess with t3 and 4, what do you mean?

Ok., I’ll check that out. You don’t think I’m goons get any help? What if you’re really sick? Can’t go on much longer. Running out of gas fast. Maybe I have Addison’s or Cushings. Kinda seems like one of them.

Thanks. Feels and seems like I have high cortisol symptoms though. BP spikes and gained about 8-10 lbs. is that possible on trt?

I have an appointment with endo on Thursday finally. I just had a blood draw for cortisol the other morning so that we’d have results for appointment. Don’t have results yet. Do you have any idea what she is thinking by checking this with my symptoms and thyroid numbers?

thanks. whats your hypo story? this is all new to me and am interested. wish I wasn't but may have to deal with this or something else that sucks.

Thanks guys. I have a list of thyroid specialists within an hour of me. Got it from a guy on Medhelp. The two I talked to seem to really understand. Could probably get diagnosed immediately. I’ll see my endo next week and go from there. Hopefully he’ll understand too. My T4 has been...

Thank you. I’m aware that I may need to see a specialist and actually talked to one on the phone yesterday. After giving numbers and symptoms she pretty much diagnosed me then and there. Only problem is they can’t accept insurance. I know Defy would be good but I live in Wisconsin. Want...

Hi. I’ve had extreme fatigue, depression, muscle weakness and pain, erectile dysfunction, stopped having dreams, dry skin and hair, gained 8 lbs suddenly, BP spikes, constipation, back and joint pains, etc... for a year now. Turned 50 ironically at this same time and was in best physical and...