Question 1

do stressful life events trigger disease simply through cortisol spike or is there something else going on?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety vs immunity: Stress can impair your immunity. It does so through a very complicated process involving cortisol and the inflammatory cytokines. The field of psychoneuroimmunology is devoted to the study of this. There are some excellent online sites were you can read about this and i will reference one below for you. Best wishes.  
www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/immune-system.

Question 2

if you have low cortisol levels, and go through something stressful. is it a common pattern to feel worse after the event - when the adrenaline dies down? even days later? rather than at the time of the event?

Accepted Answer

: Cortisol levels usually RISE in response to a stressful event - usually within minutes or hours   However how you feel does not directly correlate with cortisol level.   Other factors like psychological influences may be at play. If concerned, check with an endocrinologist

Question 3

with low blood cortisol in mornings, (but negative addison's testing). is it usual pattern to feel worse (sick dizzy weak) a day after a stressful event? rather than at the actual time when adrenaline was pumping?

Accepted Answer

: No it is not normal.  Keep diary and share with your Dr.

Question 4

why do one's glutes "clench up" in stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

Fear: This is a reflexive response incorporated when our predecessors were prey. It is part of a set of reflexes to maintain brain and heart. As blood is shunted from extremities, sense of pain is decreased, etc. The specific advantage is still debated.
Today's analogue is along the line of disparagement to being in possible danger to quite real danger, up to death.

Question 5

can i just take propanolol before stressful situations and anxious situations ?

Accepted Answer

Short answer, Yes: Propranolol can be used for performance anxiety.  Professional athletes, surgeons, &amp; musicians have been known to use propranolol before performances.  It is a blood pressure &amp; pulse lowering med.  So watch for low BP or a low pulse. Don't  try to get your pulse to a target level on this med.  It can provoke asthma or fatigue, and hide low blood sugar symptoms.  Also good for migraine prevention.

Question 6

what's normage range bp when exercising, after having relations, or during stressful situations? and whats normal with bp medicine?

Accepted Answer

Standard: usually less than 130./80: The previous guidelines set the threshold at 140/90 mm Hg for people younger than age 65 and 150/80 mm Hg for those ages 65 and older. This means 70% to 79% of men ages 55 and older are now classified as having hypertension. That includes many men whose blood pressure had previously been considered healthy

Question 7

how can i reduce body tension in stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

Breathe deeply: Muscle tension is common with stress. It's like your body tenses up as it gets ready for a "hit" from life. Diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are two methods that are great for reducing body tension induced by stress. Taking 3-5 deep breaths can also help decrease tension in the moment. A therapist can help you master these techniques.

Question 8

what are some ways to deal with stressful life situations in a healthy way?

Accepted Answer

Stress management: Look at the things that you can/cannot control. Relaxation, exercising, sleep hygiene will help with stress reduction. Establishing routine for yourself will help you make environment more predictable and help reduce stress. You can also talk to a psychotherapist to help you guide through the process.

Question 9

can you have a nervous brake down for years given a continuous bad/ stressful situation. one after another and not getting help?

Accepted Answer

Major Depression: I understand your distress.
I feel empathy for going through years of stress. 
Continuous bad and stressful situations can make us depressed, angry, and lose control of emotions.
Become Captain over your thoughts, feelings, symptoms; NOT VICTIM of break down.
You will improve by  seeing Psychiatrist,  informing symptoms of break down and your functioning for Diagnosis, Therapy and Medication.

Question 10

what's normage range bp while exercising, during sex, or during stressful situations? and whats normal with bp medicine?

Accepted Answer

120/80: is really the top of normal, with any of the situations or medications.

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If you have low cortisol levels, and go through something stressful. is it a common pattern to feel worse after the event - when the adrenaline dies down? even days later? rather than at the time of the event?

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With low blood cortisol in mornings, (but negative addison's testing). is it usual pattern to feel worse (sick dizzy weak) a day after a stressful event? rather than at the actual time when adrenaline was pumping?

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Why do one's glutes "clench up" in stressful situations?

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Can i just take propanolol before stressful situations and anxious situations ?

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What's normage range bp when exercising, after having relations, or during stressful situations? and whats normal with bp medicine?

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How can i reduce body tension in stressful situations?

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What are some ways to deal with stressful life situations in a healthy way?

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