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Thank you @gretchenmpls ! My cortisol levels did come back high ; I have other symptoms that lead me to believe I have a thyroid issue or adrenal issue… too much to go into here. Many symptoms I’ve experienced for a few years… many fall in line with my fibromyalgia, others could cross over into other diagnosis. I’ve had to “ fight” for having tests and certain specialists see me for about 16 years now… first medical issue being pelvic congestion syndrome ( but I didn’t know what it was at that time, just knew I was in severe pain, and could not stand for more than ten minutes…. Also other vascular issues, varicose veins requiring numerous surgeries, and sporting compression hose beginning at the age of 31 ) Also had to argue with my PCP four years ago about the many symptoms I have, and how I was quite sure it’s fibromyalgia ( judging from the symptoms of my Mom, two sisters, three of my aunts, and two sisters in law). Yes, we’re not Doctors, we’re the patients, but we know our bodies best, and we definitely know when something is way off.

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Well said and I agree with all you said.It should not be this difficult.Also another “ down side” to ongoing pain etc. is you start to feel like not even your nearest and dearest believe you anymore.As regards G.P.s not willing to give a script for Armour etc.a friend (naturopath) said to me not be too hard on G.P.s because we must remember ,more than likely ,the Pharma. co.problem support the medical schools.I’m sure there is an answer out there some where .Stay well.