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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 Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

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

Answered 9/12/2020

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