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PMR flare or something else?
Recent blood work showed slight increases in ESR and CRP, and low
Cortisol
level
. Nerve conduction
test
showed carpal tunnel in both wrists.
Recent blood work showed slight increases in ESR and CRP, and low
Cortisol
level
. Nerve conduction
test
showed carpal tunnel in both wrists.
Viola1
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Cortisol result help in interpreting please
Hi Hashimoto's sufferer for 40 years and ill most of that time. Worsening symptoms although I have had these symptoms before just not as long lasting or debilitating as they have been over the last 12 months. Treated with Levothyroxine only (this after being advised in writing by an endocrinologist 6
Hi Hashimoto's sufferer for 40 years and ill most of that time. Worsening symptoms although I have had these symptoms before just not as long lasting or debilitating as they have been over the last 12 months. Treated with Levothyroxine only (this after being advised in writing by an endocrinologist 6
Shebbie
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
Low Cortisol Symptoms Hid Lymphoma
Reduction of steroids—Extreme exhaustion, loss of appetite and weight, weakness, dry coughing, numb chin. All but the numb chin could be symptoms of low cortisol. A lower spine MRI to find a pinched nerve that had been hurting my glute resulted in an immediate call from radiologist to get to ER
Reduction of steroids—Extreme exhaustion, loss of appetite and weight, weakness, dry coughing, numb chin. All but the numb chin could be symptoms of low cortisol. A lower spine MRI to find a pinched nerve that had been hurting my glute resulted in an immediate call from radiologist to get to ER
Merryfield
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PMRGCAuk
11 days ago
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Addison's disease
I stopped taking Abiraterone three months ago to have a vacation. Was on it for six years. I tapered of the prednisone. I became very fatigued. Could hardly do anything in the morning and then limited things in the afternoon. then I thought of my low cortisol level (due to the abi) a couple years ago
I stopped taking Abiraterone three months ago to have a vacation. Was on it for six years. I tapered of the prednisone. I became very fatigued. Could hardly do anything in the morning and then limited things in the afternoon. then I thought of my low cortisol level (due to the abi) a couple years ago
gsun
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 days ago
Low enough pred to get low cortisol symptoms?
I feel rotten. Am on 6 mgs prednisolone— 4 in am, 2 at night. Bad fatigue esp in early afternoon, resulting in need to nap, shoulders and legs feel weak, no stamina. Losing weight, poor appetite. Besides PMR, have diabetes 2 and a pinched nerve in lower back that means right buttock pain. (getting
I feel rotten. Am on 6 mgs prednisolone— 4 in am, 2 at night. Bad fatigue esp in early afternoon, resulting in need to nap, shoulders and legs feel weak, no stamina. Losing weight, poor appetite. Besides PMR, have diabetes 2 and a pinched nerve in lower back that means right buttock pain. (getting
Merryfield
in
PMRGCAuk
24 days ago
Low DHEA Results and possible low cortisol
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows anything about low dhea/ cortisol and can shine some light on my results? They were done by blood draw but I have ordered the saliva cortisol test. DHEA Sulphate X 0.8 umol/L Please note change of reference range 23 Oct 2022 (Range: 1.65 - 9.15) Cortisol 261.0
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows anything about low dhea/ cortisol and can shine some light on my results? They were done by blood draw but I have ordered the saliva cortisol test. DHEA Sulphate X 0.8 umol/L Please note change of reference range 23 Oct 2022 (Range: 1.65 - 9.15) Cortisol 261.0
jenny876
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Low cortisol/adrenal insufficiency
Hello, AI is a very new subject for me and looking to speak to people with similar issue. In May 23 I started to have bowel issues and in August 2023 I was diagnosed with Lymphatic colitis where I have been put on steroids for 12 weeks (budesonide 9mg to be exact) Since 2023 I have experience tiredness
Hello, AI is a very new subject for me and looking to speak to people with similar issue. In May 23 I started to have bowel issues and in August 2023 I was diagnosed with Lymphatic colitis where I have been put on steroids for 12 weeks (budesonide 9mg to be exact) Since 2023 I have experience tiredness
Kamsi86
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
An Interesting Three Weeks
Hi all, my apologies for not being being around recently but been a tad tied up. In short, around three weeks ago, I wasn't feeling as well as usual, I took my BS on a Monday morning as normal and it came back at 3.4mmol/L's, not a good start to the week. Got that sorted and it seemed to settle down
Hi all, my apologies for not being being around recently but been a tad tied up. In short, around three weeks ago, I wasn't feeling as well as usual, I took my BS on a Monday morning as normal and it came back at 3.4mmol/L's, not a good start to the week. Got that sorted and it seemed to settle down
Bcol
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Tapering and Fatigue
Hello All Some advice would be very welcome. I completed a slow taper (over 4 weeks) form 9.5 to 9mg prednisolone 10 days ago and thought I was doing quite well. However, in the last two days I have been completely overcome with fatigue such that I am barely able to function. I also feel a bit shaky
Hello All Some advice would be very welcome. I completed a slow taper (over 4 weeks) form 9.5 to 9mg prednisolone 10 days ago and thought I was doing quite well. However, in the last two days I have been completely overcome with fatigue such that I am barely able to function. I also feel a bit shaky
FleetRose
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Anyone taking hydrocortisone with mid-high serum cortisol, but lowish saliva?
Hi All, I am trying to evaluate my options. Next is cortisol. My blood serum is always good, over midrange to high, but saliva tends to be low on a couple of points and normal/high on the other three (I do 5 point saliva). I have some hydro at home, but not sure I should take it with good blood serum
Hi All, I am trying to evaluate my options. Next is cortisol. My blood serum is always good, over midrange to high, but saliva tends to be low on a couple of points and normal/high on the other three (I do 5 point saliva). I have some hydro at home, but not sure I should take it with good blood serum
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Sex hormones
Does anyone know if 26.3 (16-124) is lower than ideal? My testosterone was bottom of range but now ok with HRT. I’m trying to get to the bottom of my low cortisol and whilst this is in range, wondered if it should ideally be higher like your thyroid? Many thanks
Does anyone know if 26.3 (16-124) is lower than ideal? My testosterone was bottom of range but now ok with HRT. I’m trying to get to the bottom of my low cortisol and whilst this is in range, wondered if it should ideally be higher like your thyroid? Many thanks
CornishChick
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Adrenal cortisol expertise needed
Hi! I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue / low cortisol 10-plus years ago and take 10 mg of hydrocortisone (tablet) in the morning and at noon. I just received results of diurnal saliva cortisol test and am surprised/confused at the results. Does this group help with adrenal issues, or is there a different
Hi! I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue / low cortisol 10-plus years ago and take 10 mg of hydrocortisone (tablet) in the morning and at noon. I just received results of diurnal saliva cortisol test and am surprised/confused at the results. Does this group help with adrenal issues, or is there a different
Rileyfloof
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Lichen planus
Hi everyone, I have EGPA diagnosed in Jan this year and have been navigating this all year, I am on Methotrexate and a 5mg daily Pred (due to low cortisol, just another challenge :-)). I have had my first illness that has affected me, just a minor cough and cold really and here is the but, I have a
Hi everyone, I have EGPA diagnosed in Jan this year and have been navigating this all year, I am on Methotrexate and a 5mg daily Pred (due to low cortisol, just another challenge :-)). I have had my first illness that has affected me, just a minor cough and cold really and here is the but, I have a
The_Expanse
in
Vasculitis UK
6 months ago
possible flare or low cortisol
Hi, reduced my prednisolone about 2 weeks ago to 4.5mg from 5mg and have been okay until today. A couple of twinges here and there but manageable. Today I’m feeling awful, headache, pain in back, legs, feet and shoulders/neck. Absolutely exhausted and feeling tearful. Could this be a flare do you think
Hi, reduced my prednisolone about 2 weeks ago to 4.5mg from 5mg and have been okay until today. A couple of twinges here and there but manageable. Today I’m feeling awful, headache, pain in back, legs, feet and shoulders/neck. Absolutely exhausted and feeling tearful. Could this be a flare do you think
Abcd123455
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Fatigue and Tapering
As my previous posts say I had gradually tapered down to 11mg a day about two weeks ago. I have now tapered to 10mg and have started to feel very tired, weak and drowsy during the day although I cannot say I am feeling any PMR symptoms. Is this likely to be caused by low cortisol because my adrenals
As my previous posts say I had gradually tapered down to 11mg a day about two weeks ago. I have now tapered to 10mg and have started to feel very tired, weak and drowsy during the day although I cannot say I am feeling any PMR symptoms. Is this likely to be caused by low cortisol because my adrenals
craighead72
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Low cortisol but within normal nhs range
I have had 2 blood cortisol tests at 9am 1st one was 133 nmol/L and the 2nd one was 233 nmol/L . I asked to have a short synacten test to see if my pituitary is failing ( hypopituitarism) , as one of my big symptoms is low motivation, tiredness, hypothyroidism and zero libido for years despite being
I have had 2 blood cortisol tests at 9am 1st one was 133 nmol/L and the 2nd one was 233 nmol/L . I asked to have a short synacten test to see if my pituitary is failing ( hypopituitarism) , as one of my big symptoms is low motivation, tiredness, hypothyroidism and zero libido for years despite being
minus
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Could low iron be making me feel very unwell?
31/8 - Just had a really good consultation with my GP who is going to do all the tests everyone has suggested on here including a
cortisol
level
test
which I’ll have done tomorrow! Will post results. Thanks all
31/8 - Just had a really good consultation with my GP who is going to do all the tests everyone has suggested on here including a
cortisol
level
test
which I’ll have done tomorrow! Will post results. Thanks all
janeroar
in
Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Lean muscle, raised metabolism and feeling warm all the time (further points added at the end)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3661116/ I am now about 6 months into a longer term project (with a sports nutritionist) to sort out my long term health issues around inflammation, insulin resistance, metabolism, energy levels, sleep and well being. One part of that is that for me I have
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3661116/ I am now about 6 months into a longer term project (with a sports nutritionist) to sort out my long term health issues around inflammation, insulin resistance, metabolism, energy levels, sleep and well being. One part of that is that for me I have
Danielj1
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
My pred experience scares me.
I really need some help understanding what's going on in my body. In late April I had been at 25 mg for a while with mild PMR-like symptoms. Then, one day all my symptoms went away after I made a big positive life change. I then tapered down to 6 mg over a three month period without any problems.
I really need some help understanding what's going on in my body. In late April I had been at 25 mg for a while with mild PMR-like symptoms. Then, one day all my symptoms went away after I made a big positive life change. I then tapered down to 6 mg over a three month period without any problems.
sferios
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Cortisol level
Just got my
cortisol
level
test
back looks like low on nearly all of them. Can anyone help who can advise me how to raise them?It's different test I did years ago when I got m.e the old one gave advice and supplements to help this has no advice .
Just got my
cortisol
level
test
back looks like low on nearly all of them. Can anyone help who can advise me how to raise them?It's different test I did years ago when I got m.e the old one gave advice and supplements to help this has no advice .
France92
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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