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A 29-year-old male asked:

What can be reason of my mildly elevated metanephrines and normetanephrines. i have excessive daytime sleepiness, tiredness. all other labs normal. can sleep apnea cause such stress response to raise these levels?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

So increase in epis: Yes it can. As can otc cold meds that contain them. Discuss with your Dr.

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