Experiences with

Synacthen test

Next Monday I have a short Synacthen test scheduled. I have had one before, a long time ago, and I am aware of what the test is for. I am wondering about what levels are regarded as not ok as I cannot see much on this. I have tapered to 3mg of pred. Thanks.

Will need another test in about 3 months. Keep on with very slow taper. Is going to contact endocrinology to discuss. Sent me a link to print off Steroid Sick Day Rules which I have and put on my fridge for all to see!

I have been referred to have an urgent short Synacthen test. 18 March 2pm. The endocrine nurse who phoned me to book the appointment wants me to not take my prednisolone on the 18th and the 17th. Said I could take my dose straight after the test.

Is it possible that a short synacthen test could have contributed to my recent flare?

Having been diagnosed with GCA/PMR in November 2016, I am now on 3mg Pred.Had Synacthen test last week. Sent a report which said Interval 0 cortisol 190 Interval 30 cortisol 255 No other explanation. Gave a copy in at the drs and heard nothing. Are the results good, bad or indifferent please?

Any light shed would be very gratefully received,as feel so in the dark.They send you for urgent test next day,and then no one contacts you for a week with outcome.xx

I have my short synacthen test tomorrow morning! Please could someone let me know, do I need to fast from my thyroid medications for the test and instead take my thyroid medications after the short synacthen test? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much God bless 🌹🌼🌷🌺

Hi, I got the results of my Short Synacthen Test last week. My basal was 30nmol/L and at 30 minutes 209nmol/L (it looks like this was adjusted down from 264). I had only just got to 3mg Prednisolone.

Hello, Is it possible to someone to give an opinion on the results for my short synacthen test please?

and also what is a Synacthen test used for ? in which situations is it needed . would I need one now? thank you.

I have been referred to Endocrinology for a Short Synacthen Test (SST), however to have this test I must be off steroids (best) or 3mg/below (next best). I am now on reducing dose to enable this test to take place.

Am I right in thinking it would be wise to get down to 4mg and then do a Synacthen test to be sure? Ta! Hope everyone is warm and storm free now.

Shouldn’t be so blaise about it but just had phonecall from Consultant with regards to results of Synacthen test….0-127. 30 160 60 174.Told me to jump to 15 mg straight away ,bloods again on Thursday,and getting in touch with endocrinologist ,steroids for life, but hey ho plenty of people on here in

My diabetic consultant (I have Type 1) recently arranged a Synacthen test to measure my cortisol production, result normal. He wrote to my GP surgery saying 'I suggest she drops from 6.5mg to 4mg daily, then reduce by 1 mg per week then stop.

Ok so I'm a nervous type normally, but I've just had the short Synacthen injected and my heart rate is rising rapidly. It's 120 sitting down. Is this just me? My nerves? Many thanks for any input 🙏

after 4 years on prednisone ( up & down)tapering to 5mg in last 6weeks pains returned.Rheumatologist thinks adrenals not working.Suggests a Synacthen Test? Just wondering if anyone has had this & what was the outcome. Thanks Glynis

My synacthen test was fine ( can't remember the readings, but its been done 3 times) I did a very slow reduction in prednisolone, but since stopping ive increasingly been suffering lots of aches and pains ( right side of neck, both triceps, both iliac crests, lower back and the tops of my thighs ,

But I started to feel those oh so familiar aches, but didn't want to increase the pred as I wanted to get the synacthen test done. Synacthen test came back at 315 and I'm now awaiting appointments with endo team.

He sent me for a short synacthen test. The results were baseline 273 nmol/L, 321 at 30 minutes and 377 at 60 minutes. He has recommended to my GP that I take 4mg of pred for life. I have not had an opportunity to discuss this with him. I am due a face-to-face appointment in six months.

I have GCA (3.5 yrs) I'm adrenal insufficient and just had my 3rd Synacthen test last week. The results show that adrenals are slowly improving but not where they need to be. Been taking 2.5mg pred for a couple of months.