Cortisol Result

[diana1998]

Hello PMR ExpertsI've had the result of my 9am cortisol blood test done this morning. It says value 545. Is this good and means I can maybe slowly come of pred? I've been on 1.5mg for 8 weeks with no problems. I had to fight for the test. The surgery didn't seem to advocate them and GP seemed at a bit of a loss although she did eventually agree to one. Many thanks.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

That is pretty good and yes, your adrenal glands seem to be working well!! So if the PMR allows - you can reduce the pred.

[diana1998 in reply to PMRpro]

Oh thank you so much Pro for your swift response. That's put my mind at rest. Will give it another month and see if PMR allows me to drop to 1mg.

[Groggrim in reply to PMRpro]

This is reassuring that adrenals can return to good function as pred dose gets below a certain point. I hope mine do as well as that when I get low enough 🙂

[Groggrim]

Thank you for your positive and reassuring post diana1998 🙂

[diana1998]

👍👍👍

[Wizards]

If at 1.5 mg I personally would only drop a max of .5 mg. 1mg drop at your level is alot.

[diana1998 in reply to Wizards]

I always drop by 0.5mg and each drop takes months as I'm ultra cautious. Working well so far 🤞

[Wizards in reply to diana1998]

I apologize I thought you were dropping 1mg. I too did the dead slow and then took anywhere from 1 mos to 3+ before another drop.

2yrs prednisone free.

[diana1998 in reply to Wizards]

Oo so pleased for you. Well done. I was on 2mg for 18 months partly due to a non union humerus break in left arm. Still not healed and probably won't ever be. 🤔Best foot forward!

[Wizards in reply to diana1998]

That is probably why your adrenals have kicked in so well. I think you will do fine. Sorry about your arm.

[diana1998 in reply to Wizards]

Thank you. I'm now back driving so my independence is back thankfully, with my little automatic.

[Hopeful424]

Glad you asked about that. I want to have mine checked. My CRP is within normal range for the first time in 3years. This Covid will probably mess that up,

[diana1998 in reply to Hopeful424]

The bore is driving to the surgery for just before 9am. Nurse said if one's late, test is cancelled!

[tangocharlie]

Yes that's very good, anything over 400 is good news

[diana1998 in reply to tangocharlie]

Yippeee....😊

[tangocharlie in reply to diana1998]

There will be dancing in the streets, yay!