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On hpa axis: what is the relation of cortisol levels to diagnosed cfs? assuming no other cause, is low-dose hydrocortisone an option after testing?
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CFS: in classic CFS they will be normal. low dose prednisone is used to test too much adrenal cortisol production.
Answered 5/5/2017
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