Doris wrote:

>Hi everyone. I have been hanging around for quite a while.  I am hypo with
>Hashimoto's.  The latest round of tests my endo ordered now indicates
>possible adrenal disfunction.  The cortisol level was low.  I am being
>tested tomorrow.  Does this seem realistic to any of you?  Can any thyroid
>meds or HRT affect the adrenal glands? Any info would be appreciated.

Have great caution with low cortisol readings--the Cortisol test can be
thrown off by any of about 100 medications, including, I believe, asperin.
Make sure your doctor has checked this list, and repeat the test when you
have not been on any medication or vitamins for at least 2 days. E-mail me
privately if you want to hear my horror-story about being incorrectly
diagnosed as having Adison's Disease on the basis of one low cortisol reading.

Betsy
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