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Less Sleep, Low Heart Rate, Dropping BP, Shocking Sensations At Night. Night Time Saliva Cortisol Levels Done
I do not sleep well, I have low heart rate and dropping blood pressure and shocking sensations at night. I had three nighttime saliva cortisol levels done. They saliva cortisol levels were 8-15x higher than the upper limit of the normal range. I had a 24 hour urine cortisol that showed my cortisol levels were higher than the upper limit by a little. My endocrinologist says nothing is wrong with me and that nothing can be done. Is that true?
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
Hi there, high cortisol level could be related to depression. Sleep problems and low blood pressure level are also seen in depression. Consult with your doctor about its possibility. Best
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