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Saliva cortisol test says low in mornings , normal day , elevated at night is this adrenal insufficiency ?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Salivary cortisol is a poor measurement of adrenal insufficiency and the people that offer it are not for you. See a real endocrinologist if you think you have it. Do not waste money on phony tests.

Answered 5/10/2014

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Probably not.: I think those levels are not indicative of anything serious.

Answered 11/26/2012

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