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Brief history:
Since I was a kid I've had trouble sleeping, anxiety and was always sensitive to the cold. As the years progressed I got more symptoms and the ones I already have slowly got worse. Now I also suffer from PCOS, depression, Tachycardia and am always tired. I told this to my PCP years ago but they brushed it off. For the PCOS, I am now taking birth control which seems to help with heavy bleeding.
Over 5 years ago I asked my PCP to check my cortisol levels and they did and said everything was normal. I think it was a blood test that was taken. I didn't really believe it was accurate, so decided to try magnolia bark which is good at balancing stress levels and that seemed to help with my daytime fatigue a bit. It was one of the few supplements that helped out of the many I've taken.
A week ago I decided to get a Cortisol Urine test done by EverlyWell and the results came back. I have issues understanding what they mean. I know those with Addison's disease have low cortisol and those with Cushings have high levels, but in my case I have both high in low levels depending of the time of day. I've set an appointment with a new PCP that I've been seeing over the past year. Hopefully she takes the results seriously.
I've posted the results here. If anyone can give me any insight on it I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, does anyone know what the most accurate way to test cortisol is? I wouldn't be surprised if my PCP says a blood test is more accurate and tries to brush it off. I plan on asking to be referred to a specialist.
Since I was a kid I've had trouble sleeping, anxiety and was always sensitive to the cold. As the years progressed I got more symptoms and the ones I already have slowly got worse. Now I also suffer from PCOS, depression, Tachycardia and am always tired. I told this to my PCP years ago but they brushed it off. For the PCOS, I am now taking birth control which seems to help with heavy bleeding.
Over 5 years ago I asked my PCP to check my cortisol levels and they did and said everything was normal. I think it was a blood test that was taken. I didn't really believe it was accurate, so decided to try magnolia bark which is good at balancing stress levels and that seemed to help with my daytime fatigue a bit. It was one of the few supplements that helped out of the many I've taken.
A week ago I decided to get a Cortisol Urine test done by EverlyWell and the results came back. I have issues understanding what they mean. I know those with Addison's disease have low cortisol and those with Cushings have high levels, but in my case I have both high in low levels depending of the time of day. I've set an appointment with a new PCP that I've been seeing over the past year. Hopefully she takes the results seriously.
I've posted the results here. If anyone can give me any insight on it I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, does anyone know what the most accurate way to test cortisol is? I wouldn't be surprised if my PCP says a blood test is more accurate and tries to brush it off. I plan on asking to be referred to a specialist.
