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ACTH test - help with interpretation please
I'm questioning everything my gp has told me in the past, so I'm just revisiting an
acth
test my gp agreed to to rule out Addison's (she was not interested in finding out about adrenal Fatigue as such ) I had the 30 minute test. It was done at 9am.... on an empty stomach (gp didn't tell me this.
I'm questioning everything my gp has told me in the past, so I'm just revisiting an
acth
test my gp agreed to to rule out Addison's (she was not interested in finding out about adrenal Fatigue as such ) I had the 30 minute test. It was done at 9am.... on an empty stomach (gp didn't tell me this.
Cuileann-6
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Adrenals
Does anyone know what I can expect when seeing the Endo, I have already had the
ACTH
test, are there other tests to be done ? thanks bowler
Does anyone know what I can expect when seeing the Endo, I have already had the
ACTH
test, are there other tests to be done ? thanks bowler
bowler
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
Thyroid & other Blood Test Results - info for Newbies & others.
I have found interesting info re my nerve demyelination, yes with reference to Thyroid and other autoimmune diseases, under the
ACTH
blood test, which also refers to IGg In the interests of helping us understand and manage our own bodies and health, I continue to advocate the use of Labtestsonline
I have found interesting info re my nerve demyelination, yes with reference to Thyroid and other autoimmune diseases, under the
ACTH
blood test, which also refers to IGg In the interests of helping us understand and manage our own bodies and health, I continue to advocate the use of Labtestsonline
SAMBS
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
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No energy at all.
When that didn't lower my
ACTH
levels enough, the endocrinologist told me to take 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg at night. That helped balance my levels as of a year ago. Now he wants me to increase to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night.
When that didn't lower my
ACTH
levels enough, the endocrinologist told me to take 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg at night. That helped balance my levels as of a year ago. Now he wants me to increase to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night.
Aaron98
in
AMN EASIER
7 years ago
Cover ups by NHS
Yes ,but not outside normal levels 4)abnormal response to
ACTH
test which resulted in being put on hydrocortisone tablets for low cortisol and resolving all her symptoms.
Yes ,but not outside normal levels 4)abnormal response to
ACTH
test which resulted in being put on hydrocortisone tablets for low cortisol and resolving all her symptoms.
Rouby
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Lab Results help
What I do not understand are these labs -----These labs were ordered by my Endo and I need help with the results of the
ACTH
, Cortisol and Dexamethasone test -- all taken at 8 am
ACTH
Plasma 1.9 reference range 7.2-63.3 pg/mL Cortisol - AM 0.8 reference range 6.2-19.4 ug/dL Dexamethasone
What I do not understand are these labs -----These labs were ordered by my Endo and I need help with the results of the
ACTH
, Cortisol and Dexamethasone test -- all taken at 8 am
ACTH
Plasma 1.9 reference range 7.2-63.3 pg/mL Cortisol - AM 0.8 reference range 6.2-19.4 ug/dL Dexamethasone
marchm2016
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Help! please decipher my results. T3 only and suspected addisons disease
P 119 U/L (30-115) * she flagged this one* I have sphincter of the oddi free T4 2 pmol/L (10-20) Free T3 7.9 pmol/L (2.8-6.8) aThyro'gb 56 U/ml (<60) aPeroxase 1600 (<60) Plasma
ACTH
7 ng/L (5.50) serum cortisol 190 nmol/L 8am (220-720) Dr thinks I have Addisons Primal Adrenal
P 119 U/L (30-115) * she flagged this one* I have sphincter of the oddi free T4 2 pmol/L (10-20) Free T3 7.9 pmol/L (2.8-6.8) aThyro'gb 56 U/ml (<60) aPeroxase 1600 (<60) Plasma
ACTH
7 ng/L (5.50) serum cortisol 190 nmol/L 8am (220-720) Dr thinks I have Addisons Primal Adrenal
pkay
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Adrenal Test - Convincing Myself
I've been mulling over whether I want or need to test my adrenal glands (via the synacthen/
ACTH
test) , having reached the 7mg Pred dosage level I consider myself fortunate, as although having had my share of hiccups along the way, I've reached this point in the manner and time I had planned.
I've been mulling over whether I want or need to test my adrenal glands (via the synacthen/
ACTH
test) , having reached the 7mg Pred dosage level I consider myself fortunate, as although having had my share of hiccups along the way, I've reached this point in the manner and time I had planned.
hopeful-1
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
Hormones
The rapid
ACTH
test was not pleasant, but it had to be done. I know some of us have Addison's, how many of us have had our hormones thoroughly checked out? A weight off my mind.
The rapid
ACTH
test was not pleasant, but it had to be done. I know some of us have Addison's, how many of us have had our hormones thoroughly checked out? A weight off my mind.
monkeybus
in
AMN EASIER
7 years ago
Primary vs. Secondary Addison's Disease
I went in for low cortisol (was at 6 for each original test), add a little
ACTH
and it goes haywire. Does this mean secondary Addison's is possible, and that my pituitary may not be producing enough
ACTH
to stimulate my adrenals to produce cortisol? Any and all advice is helpful! TIA.
I went in for low cortisol (was at 6 for each original test), add a little
ACTH
and it goes haywire. Does this mean secondary Addison's is possible, and that my pituitary may not be producing enough
ACTH
to stimulate my adrenals to produce cortisol? Any and all advice is helpful! TIA.
nonameslob
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Struggling with GP and diagnosis
My GP gave me bloot test forms for cortisol and
acth
but ommitted to tell me they should be taken at specific times and to avoid stress and exercise before. When I went for the
acth
one after having sat in an employment mediation hearing for over 2 hours and was really wound up.
My GP gave me bloot test forms for cortisol and
acth
but ommitted to tell me they should be taken at specific times and to avoid stress and exercise before. When I went for the
acth
one after having sat in an employment mediation hearing for over 2 hours and was really wound up.
Karrie001
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Question re further tests to be carried out by GP
He has also suggested we ask our GP to carry out the following tests: 8—9 am Fasting Cortisol, Aldosterone, DHEA BP sitting and standing
ACTH
Parathyroid Hormone U&E TPO antibodies TSH T3 T4, Immunoglobulins Antibodies. Can anyone telll me what these tests mean and what they are looking for?
He has also suggested we ask our GP to carry out the following tests: 8—9 am Fasting Cortisol, Aldosterone, DHEA BP sitting and standing
ACTH
Parathyroid Hormone U&E TPO antibodies TSH T3 T4, Immunoglobulins Antibodies. Can anyone telll me what these tests mean and what they are looking for?
Ashmeadskernel
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Why do I feel so awful?
I also have Adrenal problems (Both my Cortisol and
ACTH
were low). I have seen Dr P (Dr Peatfield) a few years ago. I do need to see him soon. Anyway, It was suggested that I take Adrenal support ( in the form of NAX).
I also have Adrenal problems (Both my Cortisol and
ACTH
were low). I have seen Dr P (Dr Peatfield) a few years ago. I do need to see him soon. Anyway, It was suggested that I take Adrenal support ( in the form of NAX).
Booblet
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Update - Endo visit - don't know how I feel!
He couldn't answer that and agreed to test all pituitary hormones including
ACTH
, with the exception of sex hormones as I'm menopausal.
He couldn't answer that and agreed to test all pituitary hormones including
ACTH
, with the exception of sex hormones as I'm menopausal.
Rita-D
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Am I sitting in the waiting room for disease?
I asked if he could do the
ACTH
provocation tested that diagnosed my adrenal insufficiency when I was younger, he said the test is too costly and I do have adrenal insufficiency, but nothing to warrant treatment, but I should wear a medic bracelet.
I asked if he could do the
ACTH
provocation tested that diagnosed my adrenal insufficiency when I was younger, he said the test is too costly and I do have adrenal insufficiency, but nothing to warrant treatment, but I should wear a medic bracelet.
jws95
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Is it the adrenals or the thyroid?
He ordered a bunch of labs and here's what showed up in my labs: HbA1c 4.6 (range 4.8-6) Ca 10.1(8.5-10) TSH 4.67 (0.27-4.2) 8am Cortisol 22.6 (4.3-22.4) 8pm Cortisol 2(2.3-11.9) 24hr urine Cortisol 137 (20-130)
ACTH
9.6 (7-64) FT4 1.07 (0.7-2) Now,I visited an end who said that she couldn't
He ordered a bunch of labs and here's what showed up in my labs: HbA1c 4.6 (range 4.8-6) Ca 10.1(8.5-10) TSH 4.67 (0.27-4.2) 8am Cortisol 22.6 (4.3-22.4) 8pm Cortisol 2(2.3-11.9) 24hr urine Cortisol 137 (20-130)
ACTH
9.6 (7-64) FT4 1.07 (0.7-2) Now,I visited an end who said that she couldn't
irme
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Endo adding 2.5 mcgs of hydrocortisone to T4 and T3 - just need reassurance.
There may be an element of partial
ACTH
deficiency now as my
ACTH
blood test was a bit on the low side. I'm getting myself in knots about adding this. Just really worried about taking it. Does anyone have any advice. Thanks as usual.
There may be an element of partial
ACTH
deficiency now as my
ACTH
blood test was a bit on the low side. I'm getting myself in knots about adding this. Just really worried about taking it. Does anyone have any advice. Thanks as usual.
Hidden
in
Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Cortisol and ACTH Test
I'm getting this done. Since I'm nocturnal my doc said to do it in the afternoon, but I wonder if I should either go back to earlier schedule or just get up early and do it then? I have some symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as weight loss, fatigue, diarhhea, nerves/jittery and all the other stuff. I
I'm getting this done. Since I'm nocturnal my doc said to do it in the afternoon, but I wonder if I should either go back to earlier schedule or just get up early and do it then? I have some symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as weight loss, fatigue, diarhhea, nerves/jittery and all the other stuff. I
000ggg
in
Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Advice Needed - Recently started T4/T3 combo
I've had two
ACTH
tests, one whilst on hrt as he forgot to tell me to stop taking this before the test ( I had to point out to him so at that point lost faith in him but thought I would press on and try for the t3 trial), and the second test after being off hrt for 6 weeks.
I've had two
ACTH
tests, one whilst on hrt as he forgot to tell me to stop taking this before the test ( I had to point out to him so at that point lost faith in him but thought I would press on and try for the t3 trial), and the second test after being off hrt for 6 weeks.
mcooper
in
Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Starting 5 mg Prednisolone With 100 mcg Levothyroxine
My doctor prescribe it to me, I have dysfunction pituitary with low TSH and possible impairment in
ACTH
.
My doctor prescribe it to me, I have dysfunction pituitary with low TSH and possible impairment in
ACTH
.
Ali1101
in
Thyroid UK
8 years ago
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