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    Can anyone read my acth plasma test?

    If I’m understanding what I’m reading correctly, my levels are low, especially since I had this test done between 7:30-8:00am. Can anyone confirm this? Thank you.
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    Can anyone help me with reading my cortisol results?

    Thank you for this info and hope as well for you.
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    Can anyone help me with reading my cortisol results?

    That is s very good point. We’re you having any of the symptoms I described? I’ve actually been thinking of having him due a thyroid panel also. And I’ve been hearing good things about pregnalone also. This is all new to me. So it’s kind of confusing. I’m just trying to be proactive on things I...
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    Can anyone help me with reading my cortisol results?

    Wow that’s extremely close my levels. What kind of symptoms are you having? Mine are extreme fatigue and a constant adrenaline feeling, like my body is stuck in then flight or fight response. I’m anxious to know if you feel better with the thyroid medicine. Did he said why thyroid medicine and...
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    Can anyone help me with reading my cortisol results?

    Can anyone give me any insight on these results. I’d feel as the times are not in the order that I labeled them. #1 should be 8am, #2 would be noon #3 would be 4pm and #4 would be midnight. None the less I know it says “Normal” but what’s normal? If I’m understanding it correctly then #1 is 4pm...
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    First test results after starting trt

    I don’t need see trintellix on Defy’s store.
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    First test results after starting trt

    I’ve very anxious to get my cortisol test results back. This feel of a CONSTANT adrenaline feeling is really getting to me and it’s such an uneasy feeling and is keeping me from sleeping. This was way before trt also. I have had anxiety all my life but this more like an adrenaline rush that...
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    First test results after starting trt

    Oh no I'm not changing one thing without having him telling me to. I am donating blood though as of right now due to specifically stating on Defy website that they suggest donating blood if you levels are about 52. Mine today were at 56. I'm letting him making all the judgment calls. I'm just...
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    First test results after starting trt

    Thank you all for the advice. It’s greatly appreciated. I’m 29 years old. 165lbs. Eat fairly clean, lift weights on days that I feel good enough to go to the gym also. As far as sleeping, I’ve been having issues before trt. I used to have zero problems sleeping and in fact slept to much. Now...
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    First test results after starting trt

    I had an a1c test about a year ago and it was negative. Although I feel like I remeber reading something where that testosterone can skew the results. And for the sweating, it’s throughout the whole day. I was thinking about trying some Cialis actually. About a month in I was having morning...
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    First test results after starting trt

    First test results after starting trt, not feeling to great. I’ve been on trt for a little over 2 months and just got my blood work back. These are the things that showed high or things I’m not sure about level wise. I’m currently with Dr. Saya and Defy Medical. I’m on 132mg of testosterone...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Defy had me take vit d3 as I was deficient. B12 was never brought up but I was thinking of seeing if I deficient in any other vitamins. All I drink is water and have cut out all caffeine for months and months. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get back in the gym yet as I still am feeling not...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    It doesn't sound very similar. And there are plenty times when or of know where I can feel my heart rate increase. No matter what time of day or night though, I can always feel my heart beat and always feels like I'm stuck in the flight or fight response. Is your stomach upset a lot of days to...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Man that's bummer. I wish everyone could get help from defy. They have been great so far. I wish you all the best and thank you so much for your help and pointing me in the right direction. I hope one day you can fly to dr saya!
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    So I just read over the link that you linked me to and I have ALL the symptoms except craving salty foods and irregular or non existent menstrual period.
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Wow that's nuts. It gives me hope that this is what's going on with me because what you just explained is exactly what I'm dealing with to a T!. So far the highest my heart as been is 97bpm and for no reason. It was early morning, just laying down on my couch trying to relax. Checked my heart...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    I honestly don't understand how every doctor can say things like this are "normal" it's like any illness or issue is "normal" meanwhile your out hundreds of thousands of dollars and an issue that greatly effects your quality of life. It's sickening.
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    I hate you had to go through what I'm feeling. To be it's one of the worst feelings I've ever had. I'm a patient of defy medical and du saya is my doc. I had a lot of blood work done by endo before knowing about defy so they were able to use the blood work from the endo and yep, all they tested...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Man that sounds crazy. It's such a terrible feeling. I feel like I'm stuck in the flight or fight response. And I don't know about with everyone when I get an adrenaline feeling my stomach gets up set to. So my stomach is pretty much always up set withnwhat I having going on. I've had...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Yes I'm always tired, my mind, body mentally am exhausted but that adrenaline feeling is what keeps me from sleeping.
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    I do have anxiety but I've had anxiety as long as I can remeber. But my anxiety has always had a trigger. And when I do get anxiety once I'm out of the situation my body calms back down. I've been on medication my whole life for it. This feeling of my heart beat and constant adrenaline feeling...
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    could high cortisol be the cause of me feeling my heart beat CONSTANTLY?

    Can high cortisol cause you to feel your heart be constantly? I've don't some research and can't get a solid answer. It does say the feeling of your heart beat can be caused my stress (which cortisol is the stress hormone) so I would assume if a person might have high cortisol it could be the...
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    So tired of feeling this way....

    Actually dr saya wanted to do 2 months and he said I have more going on then just testosterone related issues that need to be addressed. So my next blood work is October 16th and then he said the consult will be like 3 weeks after.
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    So tired of feeling this way....

    So tired of feeling so burnt out and exhaust but my heart feels like it's racing a million beats a minute. Just a constant adrenaline feeling and as I'm sitting hear I can feel each heart beat. Next month I'll be getting a acth test, and 4 point saliva test for cortisol. Hopefully that comes up...
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    Possible adrenal fatigue and high cortisol, but want to work out

    Dr saya order a 4 point saliva cortisol test, along with a acth test.
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    Possible adrenal fatigue and high cortisol, but want to work out

    Dr say actually ordered the test but it's not till October 15th along with all my labs for trt. I'm wondering if they can do the saliva test, and acth test now and then do my other blood work for my trt in October.
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    Possible adrenal fatigue and high cortisol, but want to work out

    So I started almost 3 weeks ago with dr saya and defy medical. He believes that my adrenal glands are not function optimally and to belive I have high cortisol. Unfortunately my next blood work which he will be checking my cortisol with a a4 point saliva test and testing acth as well but that's...
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    Any tips on how to get the most out of trt/hrt?

    Unfortunately the reason I'm having to quit is health related.
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    Any tips on how to get the most out of trt/hrt?

    Yea I did. It works ok. I'm sleeping better then I did without it by it doesn't knock me out by any means. I feel like I'm already building a tolerance up to it. I belive to also have adrenal issues which I think is really what's keeping from getting quality sleep.
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    Any tips on how to get the most out of trt/hrt?

    Oh force sure! Since getting sick with my hormone issues, not going to the gym has almost been the hardest part, next to not being able to be the husband I want to be. My goal is to get back into the gym on September 20th. That will be almost a month of treatment and will give me a good idea on...
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