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Can adrenal insufficiency cause terrible lightheaded spells w/ fogginess? if so, which condition? i'm having acth stim test.
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See below: Adrenal insufficiency can cause the symptoms you described. Since you are having an acth stim test, you are obviously under the care of a doctor. See this site for info on this topic and discuss the matter with your doctor. http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/addison/addison.aspx.
Answered 12/5/2012
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Yes indeed: There are other, more common causes, especially if the picture does not otherwise suggest addisonism. I agree with the decision to have an acth stimulation test as part of your workup, though there are many other causes. I trust cerebrovascular disease has also been considered.
Answered 12/5/2012
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