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Low Cortisol Level/possible Addisons
Posted: 05-12-05 15:03pm

I went to the doctor b/c I had been having alot of problems. My symptoms were/are:
*tired all the time
*loss of appitite/weight loss
*frequent urination
*frequent thirst
*headache
*low blood pressure
*three different episodes of dehydration which led to the hospital

the dr did some blood work and checked vital signs:
*bp: 100/60
*temp: 99.3
abnormal blood work: low cortisol level.

She told me I would need to go see an endocrinologist. That this dealt with my endocrine system and the steriod or hormone cortisol.
I had never heard of this so I looked it up when I got home. I fit the exact description for addisions. Does anyone have addisons or is there a doctor in here that thinks this is possible? If yes, what is the deal? If not, what else could this be? I am only 18 going on 19 in september and other than asthma and migranes...I am relitivley healthy.
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