I posted last year about my low DHEA levels & here I am still searching for answers. I went in for a routine check up in September 2012. When I expressed my concerns about my swollen upper abdomen I was told by my doctor "to either hire a Personal Trainer OR get Cosmetic Surgery". I replied..."why I have lost 6 lbs" since my last visit, but gained 3" in my upper abdomen. Needless to say she didn't LISTEN. My daughter had posted pictures on FB of our recent trip & I cried when I saw myself. I look like I'm 5 months pregnant. So, that spurred me into action & I called the endocrinologist office that I had seen August 2011 & requested a copy of my blood tests. When I saw him after he got the results a year & half ago he TOLD ME "blood tests are fine". Low & behold I get my copies and what do I see? CORTISOL, A.M. OUT OF RANGE 0.6 L - reference range - 7-9am (my sample was @ 8am) 4.00 - 22.0. When I just called, Endo doc told me because "I was going through menopause" (I don't think I was, I was my regular moody self) & thats why my Cortisol is low. I AM ON A MISSION to get this solved once & for all. I would GREATLY appreciate any advice. My sides really hurt. I have a doctors appointment this coming Monday the 17th. Perhaps they'll listen??? Oh, my DHEA levels are still low, so when, again at my last visit I asked why they where low & do I need replacement she said she didn't know. God help me find a good doctor.....