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Before I even thought of ADD, I went to a naturopathic doctor and they did this hourly saliva test for cortisol. She said I had “adrenal fatigue” – probably stress related. I think cortisol is needed for adrenaline. Anyway, I took hydrocortisone for awhile and it had a dramatic effect on my energy level and metabolism – I thought it was a positive experience, although I stopped taking it – didn’t want to be on it long-term. Still – my energy level was improved even after I stopped taking it. From what I understood, the adrenal gland can become impaired from too much stress and become less effective in producing the corisol/adrenaline effect, and there are treatments for that. That might be something to look into… I’m not sure if that’s a naturopath type thing, or if a normal doc is knowledgable in that department?? I’ve gone to a lot of different types of practitioners out of desperation to function better, and they all have such different approaches….
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