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I’m to have a
synacthen
test
next week. I am taking 5 mg of prednisolone daily and have been told to stop the pred 3days before the test. Will this be ok. As have been told never to stop steroids suddenly ?
I’m to have a
synacthen
test
next week. I am taking 5 mg of prednisolone daily and have been told to stop the pred 3days before the test. Will this be ok. As have been told never to stop steroids suddenly ?
Creamtea
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Following on from synacthen test.....
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.
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.
CygnusX1
in
PMRGCAuk
7 days ago
Low synacthen test result
I've had one of these tests today and the nurse said I was very low at producing cortisol. That will explain my knackeredness for 2 months after each 0.5mg taper, (nearly stop technique) and I'm on 3.5mg at the moment. As it will be a while before I see my rheumy I wondered what we're the implications
I've had one of these tests today and the nurse said I was very low at producing cortisol. That will explain my knackeredness for 2 months after each 0.5mg taper, (nearly stop technique) and I'm on 3.5mg at the moment. As it will be a while before I see my rheumy I wondered what we're the implications
CoziNess
in
PMRGCAuk
1 month ago
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Synacthen Test
Hi, I received a letter from my Rheumatologist saying that my cortisol levels are normal following the
Synacthen
test
2 weeks ago. It says it is now safe to stop taking steroids. My question is, as i have been on steroids for over 5 years should i just stop or continue reducing.
Hi, I received a letter from my Rheumatologist saying that my cortisol levels are normal following the
Synacthen
test
2 weeks ago. It says it is now safe to stop taking steroids. My question is, as i have been on steroids for over 5 years should i just stop or continue reducing.
studiomaster
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Synacthen test re Cortisol
I picked up a couple of pages on this but it is not complete. Does anyone have a complete copy I can download?
I picked up a couple of pages on this but it is not complete. Does anyone have a complete copy I can download?
moconnolly
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Update on low Synacthen test
I posted a few weeks ago about having what I thought was a low
Synacthen
test
of 180. I now have a doctor's letter which tells me it was 130!! They are referring me to an endocrinologist, and he says they may use hydrocortisone conversion. I've never heard of that.
I posted a few weeks ago about having what I thought was a low
Synacthen
test
of 180. I now have a doctor's letter which tells me it was 130!! They are referring me to an endocrinologist, and he says they may use hydrocortisone conversion. I've never heard of that.
CoziNess
in
PMRGCAuk
13 days ago
Cortisol Testing
If you are on prednisolone once daily, you can have a
synacthen
test
in the morning before your next dose. The prednisolone from 24 hours previously will not be detectable, so the cortisol values will be accurate. https://www.impendo.co.uk › pre...
If you are on prednisolone once daily, you can have a
synacthen
test
in the morning before your next dose. The prednisolone from 24 hours previously will not be detectable, so the cortisol values will be accurate. https://www.impendo.co.uk › pre...
montebello
in
PMRGCAuk
1 month ago
Cortisol synacthen test
I am looking for honest advice please. I have had a 9am cortisol test 148nmol/L range (133-537) the results said about different markers as in the picture. The endocrinologist I saw has said it’s fine and when I questioned the test was told I can have if I want it but she doesn’t think I need it. She
I am looking for honest advice please. I have had a 9am cortisol test 148nmol/L range (133-537) the results said about different markers as in the picture. The endocrinologist I saw has said it’s fine and when I questioned the test was told I can have if I want it but she doesn’t think I need it. She
ConfusedH
in
Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Cortisol test
Looks like it’s a
Synacthen
test
next. Thanks PMRpro for the info on that. Is the experience ok anyone out there who’s had one?
Looks like it’s a
Synacthen
test
next. Thanks PMRpro for the info on that. Is the experience ok anyone out there who’s had one?
Bluey-1
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
adrenal insufficiency
I've had the short
Synacthen
test
twice now and I'm still adrenal insufficient. If I change the meds will I be in danger of a flare? Has anyone on here done this and how did you feel on the cortisone.
I've had the short
Synacthen
test
twice now and I'm still adrenal insufficient. If I change the meds will I be in danger of a flare? Has anyone on here done this and how did you feel on the cortisone.
Luciejane
in
PMRGCAuk
1 month ago
Synacthen test results
Update on
Synacthen
test
results from 26/4/24. Thought this may be of interest. 9.20 cortisol blood test - 220 (better than cortisol
test
on 26/3/24 - 131) Post
Synacthen
test
bloods - 362 Below normal (420) but ok. Must stay on 3mg pred.
Update on
Synacthen
test
results from 26/4/24. Thought this may be of interest. 9.20 cortisol blood test - 220 (better than cortisol
test
on 26/3/24 - 131) Post
Synacthen
test
bloods - 362 Below normal (420) but ok. Must stay on 3mg pred.
Bluey-1
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Short synacthen test. Any restrictions recommended re medicines please
I have a short synacthen booked via endocrinology NHS.As I use inhaler for COPD, I have been advised not to use it after 4pm the day before. Other than this, everything else, including food, as normal. Does anyone know if this is the only medication I should stop. Thanking you
I have a short synacthen booked via endocrinology NHS.As I use inhaler for COPD, I have been advised not to use it after 4pm the day before. Other than this, everything else, including food, as normal. Does anyone know if this is the only medication I should stop. Thanking you
DandyButch
in
Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Flare after short synacthen test
I had a short
synacthen
test
3rd July to see if I would be able to come off Prednisolone, but had to immediately reduce from 3.5mg to 3mg for a few days before and then come off it altogether for 2 days.
I had a short
synacthen
test
3rd July to see if I would be able to come off Prednisolone, but had to immediately reduce from 3.5mg to 3mg for a few days before and then come off it altogether for 2 days.
Meezamom
in
PMRGCAuk
10 days ago
Help with short synacthen test results
I originally posted this on the thyroid section of this site, but there appears to be some good experience of the short
synacthen
test
here too, so I hope this is ok.
I originally posted this on the thyroid section of this site, but there appears to be some good experience of the short
synacthen
test
here too, so I hope this is ok.
JonnyA
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Suboptimal Cortisol levels following Synacthen test
My rheumy suggested a short
synacthen
test
via Endo which was 8 months later. I barely function on 5mg with doing bare minimum, giving up my small flower business (exhausted) and thankfully can do do stimulating occasional voluntary work, I barely go out as energy to talk.
My rheumy suggested a short
synacthen
test
via Endo which was 8 months later. I barely function on 5mg with doing bare minimum, giving up my small flower business (exhausted) and thankfully can do do stimulating occasional voluntary work, I barely go out as energy to talk.
Heucera1
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Cortisol issues
It came back as 104 and he has arranged a short
synacthen
test
in two months time.
It came back as 104 and he has arranged a short
synacthen
test
in two months time.
Sammo47
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
advice on synacthen test
She has now booked me in for a
synacthen
test
but on the letter it said it’s to check if I have low cortisol. I checked the symptoms of that and I have none of them. Do they check for high levels too?
She has now booked me in for a
synacthen
test
but on the letter it said it’s to check if I have low cortisol. I checked the symptoms of that and I have none of them. Do they check for high levels too?
ScriptMaz
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Fatigue and cortisol test
In 2015 my endocrinologist suggested a
synacthen
test
which I believe is the same as a cortisol test (?) but at that time I was taking over 10 mg prednisone, and it was considered not recommended at that dose. Thanks for any thoughts before I talk to my rheumatologist or endocrinologist. ,
In 2015 my endocrinologist suggested a
synacthen
test
which I believe is the same as a cortisol test (?) but at that time I was taking over 10 mg prednisone, and it was considered not recommended at that dose. Thanks for any thoughts before I talk to my rheumatologist or endocrinologist. ,
Vawils
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Low cortisol
rheumatologist referred me to endocrinologist as Cortisol levels low He booked me in for a
synacthen
test
. Which I had 3 weeks ago. I havnt got an appointment with him till end of August.
rheumatologist referred me to endocrinologist as Cortisol levels low He booked me in for a
synacthen
test
. Which I had 3 weeks ago. I havnt got an appointment with him till end of August.
Creamtea
in
PMRGCAuk
1 month ago
Who is confused? My surgery or me?
I was asked by the GP to remind him, when I reached 3mg in my tapering, that I should have a
synacthen
test
. I have now done so.
I was asked by the GP to remind him, when I reached 3mg in my tapering, that I should have a
synacthen
test
. I have now done so.
ChinaWuntoo
in
PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
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