Hashimotos - low cortisol, adrenal issues.

[smilingjane]

Hello Thyroid colleagues

I have recently tested for Cortisol. The saliva test , (4 times over 12 hours) was below the ref range for 2 out of the 4 tests and the other 2 tests were just within the ref' range.

The 9am blood test was 113 - (ref range 135 - 532).

I am wondering whether any of you who take thyroid meds have found that the meds affect their adrenal glands. producing low cortisol results.

I would be interested to hear of any thyroid Addisons disease connections. I realise Addisons is extremely rare but my blood test is concerning me.

I am exploring all avenues before my doctors appointment.

I will also post this on the HU Restless Legs group in case my RLS meds are contributory.

Thank you in advance for any responses.

Jane 😊

[Miss81]

I have heard of this to be true. Levo gives low morning cortisol

[smilingjane in reply to Miss81]

Thanks for responding

I haven't heard that before - interesting. I'll do some research

[Miss81 in reply to smilingjane]

This guy Paul Robinson, books link attached bookdepository.com/The-CT3M...

Says that the minute you take levothyroxin and are on Thyroid Medication, you will have cortisol problems.

[smilingjane in reply to Miss81]

Thanks Miss81, I have his books but they are so tricky to read with CFS.I will check out you link.

😀

[Thyb]

Mine were the same. 2 within 'normal range and 2 below. I had the acth test at 8:30 at the Hospital and it was Normal....Also, a 9am Cortisol blood test showed over 500.

It truly is a Minefield smilingjane xx