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#2 Update: Adrenal Testing
This afternoon (12.45) I had the blood draw for: Adrenal auto-antibodies, Aldosterone, Renin, Potassium & Sodium. I've also had a short Synacthen test. Stop The Thyroid Madness (For better, for worse) insist that salt is restricted the day before Aldosterone testing and that the arm is held at a perpendicular
This afternoon (12.45) I had the blood draw for: Adrenal auto-antibodies, Aldosterone, Renin, Potassium & Sodium. I've also had a short Synacthen test. Stop The Thyroid Madness (For better, for worse) insist that salt is restricted the day before Aldosterone testing and that the arm is held at a perpendicular
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Adrenal suppression
I’ve been using Fostair 200/6 and Spriva Respimat for around 15 months. Recently went to see GP for an unrelated issue which required blood tests. Results indicated very low cortisol levels. I’ve been referred to local hospital for further investigation. In the meantime my research has revealed a causal
I’ve been using Fostair 200/6 and Spriva Respimat for around 15 months. Recently went to see GP for an unrelated issue which required blood tests. Results indicated very low cortisol levels. I’ve been referred to local hospital for further investigation. In the meantime my research has revealed a causal
Blackknight66
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Living with Asthma
1 year ago
How to obtain hydrocortisone tablets UK
Could anyone in the uk please PM me how to obtain these please? I presume a functional doctor could help- if so can anyone PM a recommendation in the south west please? Has anyone successfully obtained them from an nhs gp or endocrinologist for low adrenal reserve? Still looking for answers to low
Could anyone in the uk please PM me how to obtain these please? I presume a functional doctor could help- if so can anyone PM a recommendation in the south west please? Has anyone successfully obtained them from an nhs gp or endocrinologist for low adrenal reserve? Still looking for answers to low
CornishChick
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
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Hashimotos - low cortisol, adrenal issues.
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
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
smilingjane
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Buprenorphine affect cortisol levels?
Hello RLS colleagues Some of you may remember that I was prescribed a low dose of Buprenorphine to alleviate my (almost) lifelong RLS last year. Before that I was prescribed Oxycodone for a year or so. The Buprenirphine works well and completely covers my RLS. I was diagnosed with ME/CFS 2 years
Hello RLS colleagues Some of you may remember that I was prescribed a low dose of Buprenorphine to alleviate my (almost) lifelong RLS last year. Before that I was prescribed Oxycodone for a year or so. The Buprenirphine works well and completely covers my RLS. I was diagnosed with ME/CFS 2 years
smilingjane
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years 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
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Husband’s testosterone is extremely low. Anyone with helpful ideas?
My husband has lived with PC for around 14 years & has been on lupron injections since. 250 mg Zytiga & 5 mg prednisone were added 3 years ago. & despite usual hot flashes, fatigue, blood pressure ups & downs, did well. The last 6 months he has been extremely fatigued, shaky, lightheaded. His blood
My husband has lived with PC for around 14 years & has been on lupron injections since. 250 mg Zytiga & 5 mg prednisone were added 3 years ago. & despite usual hot flashes, fatigue, blood pressure ups & downs, did well. The last 6 months he has been extremely fatigued, shaky, lightheaded. His blood
quilt-abit
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Second GP visit following private Thyroid Panel
Hi Looking for some guidance please. I was picked up on a blood test about 18 months ago and am now taking Levothyroxine. I haven't seen much improvement (or side effects) but am now considered "managed" by the GP as my TSH is now within range. I had asked for further test and these were declined so
Hi Looking for some guidance please. I was picked up on a blood test about 18 months ago and am now taking Levothyroxine. I haven't seen much improvement (or side effects) but am now considered "managed" by the GP as my TSH is now within range. I had asked for further test and these were declined so
StanleyThyroid
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
T3 and dropping cortisol levels
Since starting on T3 6 weeks ago my morning cortisol level has dropped. I know that Paul Robinson says that taking T3 cannot affect cortisol levels. I am trying to understand what might be going on before I see my consultant next Thursday. I am here talking about 9am serum tests because that is what
Since starting on T3 6 weeks ago my morning cortisol level has dropped. I know that Paul Robinson says that taking T3 cannot affect cortisol levels. I am trying to understand what might be going on before I see my consultant next Thursday. I am here talking about 9am serum tests because that is what
Pearlteapot
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Adrenal function results question
Hi All I am currently on 2.5 mg of Pred (and about to DSNS to 2 mg). I had a Serum Cortisol test in July 2022 which was 218 nmol/L. However, I had taken my pred as normal on the day of the test (3mg at 3 a.m., blood test at 9 a.m.) not knowing that you were supposed to abstain for 24 hours before.
Hi All I am currently on 2.5 mg of Pred (and about to DSNS to 2 mg). I had a Serum Cortisol test in July 2022 which was 218 nmol/L. However, I had taken my pred as normal on the day of the test (3mg at 3 a.m., blood test at 9 a.m.) not knowing that you were supposed to abstain for 24 hours before.
LBM1953
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Cortisol levels
Hi all, can anyone tell me if there is a link between Hashimoto’s and low cortisol levels. My cortisol level on a 9 am blood test is 271. What does this suggest?
Hi all, can anyone tell me if there is a link between Hashimoto’s and low cortisol levels. My cortisol level on a 9 am blood test is 271. What does this suggest?
Pinkisland
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
adrenal support for hashimotos
afternoon all, I’ve just been reading up on Dr Wentzs theory about addressing the adrenal system to help people with hashimotos. I know I have very high morning cortisol but not how to help that going forward and what I would need to do. Everything I’ve read seems to be about low cortisol, not high
afternoon all, I’ve just been reading up on Dr Wentzs theory about addressing the adrenal system to help people with hashimotos. I know I have very high morning cortisol but not how to help that going forward and what I would need to do. Everything I’ve read seems to be about low cortisol, not high
Knackeredandcross
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Pregnenolone
hi everyone I just wondered if there was anyone taking Pregnenolone and to hear your experiences with it? Dr M an ex GP who now ‘prescribes’ it as part of her protocol, recommended I take it due to 4-point saliva test showing a low cortisol and low DHEA ( just one within minimum) and to be honest,
hi everyone I just wondered if there was anyone taking Pregnenolone and to hear your experiences with it? Dr M an ex GP who now ‘prescribes’ it as part of her protocol, recommended I take it due to 4-point saliva test showing a low cortisol and low DHEA ( just one within minimum) and to be honest,
Supermisshelen
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Cortisol levels and ability to tolerate T3/T4
Cortisol is fascinating stuff! I was just reading an article about cortisol levels being strongly linked to the bodies ability to cope with the addition of T3/T4... also how low T3 likely leads to low cortisol.... and round we go... I've been quite lucky that I have been able to add in T3 without any
Cortisol is fascinating stuff! I was just reading an article about cortisol levels being strongly linked to the bodies ability to cope with the addition of T3/T4... also how low T3 likely leads to low cortisol.... and round we go... I've been quite lucky that I have been able to add in T3 without any
TiggerMe
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Confused about whether to reduce dose on endo advice
Hello, I’d welcome some advice please. I’ve been taking 100mcg x 6 days and 75mcg x 1 day for most of this year. Recent results have been: 26/7/22 - TSH 1.1 (0.27-4.2) 27/8/22 - TSH 0.68 7/12/22 - TSH 0.9, FT3/4 normal (no result provided) I was referred to an endo due to low cortisol, but this
Hello, I’d welcome some advice please. I’ve been taking 100mcg x 6 days and 75mcg x 1 day for most of this year. Recent results have been: 26/7/22 - TSH 1.1 (0.27-4.2) 27/8/22 - TSH 0.68 7/12/22 - TSH 0.9, FT3/4 normal (no result provided) I was referred to an endo due to low cortisol, but this
mountaingoat83
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Normal TSH and T4, but no endorphin rush when exercising and fatigued all of the time.
Hello all I would appreciate some advice about what to do next. I have a diagnosis of lupus and am taking methotrexate prescribed by my rheumatologist. I am pretty certain that I have hypothyroidism. I feel so very tired all of the time, so cold, my muscles and joints are painful, I have a perpetually
Hello all I would appreciate some advice about what to do next. I have a diagnosis of lupus and am taking methotrexate prescribed by my rheumatologist. I am pretty certain that I have hypothyroidism. I feel so very tired all of the time, so cold, my muscles and joints are painful, I have a perpetually
Ophelia1
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
recent blood test shows low cortisol and high triglycerides-advice on further tests or treatment to discuss with endocrinologist
Hi all, I have recently been to see an endocrinologist who has agreed to prescribe t3 on the provision that all other results are ok on my recent blood test as my conversion on t4 to t3 is very low. The results have shown a suspected cortisol deficiency along with high triglycerides. I have also started
Hi all, I have recently been to see an endocrinologist who has agreed to prescribe t3 on the provision that all other results are ok on my recent blood test as my conversion on t4 to t3 is very low. The results have shown a suspected cortisol deficiency along with high triglycerides. I have also started
hippy66
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Short Synthen Test.
My rheumatology nurse ordered a SST as I’m now sitting on 3 mgs of prednisone to check adrenal activity. I didn’t take my prednisone prior to the blood test to ensure a correct baseline reading. Results came through showing my serum cortisol was sitting at 560 which is on the high side. Obviously
My rheumatology nurse ordered a SST as I’m now sitting on 3 mgs of prednisone to check adrenal activity. I didn’t take my prednisone prior to the blood test to ensure a correct baseline reading. Results came through showing my serum cortisol was sitting at 560 which is on the high side. Obviously
golfnutter
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Central Hypo and Hashi's with multiplying nodules. Next dose to fight for, and why. Expert Help needed!
Had my NHS thyroid ultrasound 16/11/22. Waited 14 months. Given 6 days notice, and stated must have 7 days notice if need to alter appointment, otherwise go back to the end of the waiting list! 2cm flare on thyroid on M.R.I brain scan August 2021, confirmed as U2 nodule by private thyroid ultrasound
Had my NHS thyroid ultrasound 16/11/22. Waited 14 months. Given 6 days notice, and stated must have 7 days notice if need to alter appointment, otherwise go back to the end of the waiting list! 2cm flare on thyroid on M.R.I brain scan August 2021, confirmed as U2 nodule by private thyroid ultrasound
Wua13262348
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
hypersensitive to T3
Hi there, I had a thyroidectomy years ago and have been on T4 (levo) only for majority of the time, I sourced NDT to try get some T3 but found I had high reverse T3. I am now taking 100mcg T4 (levo) and started T3 (liothyronine) but find I am very sensitive to the T3. I started with 5mcg in the morning
Hi there, I had a thyroidectomy years ago and have been on T4 (levo) only for majority of the time, I sourced NDT to try get some T3 but found I had high reverse T3. I am now taking 100mcg T4 (levo) and started T3 (liothyronine) but find I am very sensitive to the T3. I started with 5mcg in the morning
Thyroid_mum
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
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