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    Adrenal Panel Results

    I'm going for cortisol test next week. My doctor made it sound like it was a blood test, however I thought it was a saliva test or is that for adrenal function? Doc keeps blaming my exhaustion on sleep apnea. Yes I was DX with it many years ago but the CPAP machine didn't help much. It's only...
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    What Types of Fatigue Do I Experience Poll

    The sudden, out of nowhere exhaustion that sometimes hits me is so frustrating. When it happens I need to get home and lay down as fast as I can. Unfortunately I can rarely get a good night's sleep so I am constantly sleepy. For some reason I can usually fall asleep quickly because I am so tired...