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A member asked:

I have addisons disease and a mood disorder. i am under extreme stress at work. could this influence my cortisol levels and/or health? i take 10 mg covocort 2x a day and 5mg once a day and 0.1mg florinef in the mornings

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Addison's: Absolutely- any stress affects body cortisol levels, but for specific management, contact your Endocrinologist.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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