tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246834870569214084.post5909712940704700031..comments2015-02-06T18:00:17.745-08:00Comments on The Water Is Wide: My Body, Myself, Part 2Beth Arkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03522834933243475180noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246834870569214084.post-40158068554556741232013-12-20T07:48:23.626-08:002013-12-20T07:48:23.626-08:00Thank you for mentioning the cortisol level. She s...Thank you for mentioning the cortisol level. She said it was fine but I sure bet it hasn't been over the years! She's also going to look at the meds I'm on, as some may be having an effect. Thanks for the crossed fingers; I'll be sure to keep you posted. Happy new year to all of us!Beth Arkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522834933243475180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246834870569214084.post-85459433377378084772013-12-14T12:17:08.316-08:002013-12-14T12:17:08.316-08:00Your line about gout made me chuckle. But I'm ...Your line about gout made me chuckle. But I'm glad the outlook isn't as bleak as it could have been; it sounds like help is on the way. I'm sure your endocrinologist has checked or will check your pituitary and adrenals, too. Chronic elevated cortisol levels can lead to exactly what you're describing.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for good news and/or a good plan for the start of your new year. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com