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Old 11-03-2011, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ctaylor619 View Post
I typically have a very low cortisol level despite extreme physical stress of disabling illness for many years, multiple surgeries, and injuries.
These are exactly the kinds of things that can cause a very low cortisol level over the long term, which is sometimes called adrenal fatigue.

Google: adrenal fatigue

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