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[Checkmate7]

So now my Endo has scheduled a acth test. He says my corisol 7.5 is borderline low .I don't have low cortisol symptoms other than fatigue. Acth tests run a battery of MRI,skin tests, and brain scans. I just wonder if this is necassary

 

[Systemlord]

He says my corisol 7.5 is borderline low

TRT can worsen low cortisol, so you need to figure this out.

 

[Checkmate7]

TRT can worsen low cortisol, so you need to figure this out.

Well one thing I know is I took a lot of melatonin night before the test. I asked my Endo if melatonin influences levels,he said no.

 

[Systemlord]

I asked my Endo if melatonin influences levels,he said no.

In reality your Endo has no idea if melatonin affects cortisol and had a 50/50 chance of getting it right.

Now your doctor is chasing his own tail with all these tests. This doctor of yours has shown himself to be a complete failure in his own field of medicine.

Melatonin and cortisol are in an opposite relationship; when melatonin is high, cortisol should be low and vice versa.

Melatonin and Cortisol - Thriven Functional Medicine Clinic

Learn how melatonin and cortisol impact sleep and stress. Discover natural ways to balance these hormones for optimal health.

thrivenfunctionalmedicine.com

 

[Checkmate7]

Thank you very much,I appreciate it. I will add,he said my low libido is all in my head. Copout for sure

 

[Checkmate7]

Thank you very much,I appreciate it. I will add,he said my low libido is all in my head. Copout for sure

Especially with my bad digestion, the melatonin I take before bed is delayed due to the full stomach I go to bed with. It is only 5-6 hours does my stomach start to empty, then is when I feel the full groginess of melatonin,accompanied by deep dreams. The test day I only got 6-7 hours sleep, so I was still sleepy. Obviously had to affect the blood levels of cortisol.