Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Synacthen test
Posts
Communities
118,388 public posts
Filter results
Rheumie appt. - Speechless!
I thought maybe I was pushing my luck ar 4.5 mgms but asked if I could have a
Synacthen
test
. She looked staggered that I knew to ask for this and said “No - we’ll do that if you manage to get to 2.5 mgms”.
I thought maybe I was pushing my luck ar 4.5 mgms but asked if I could have a
Synacthen
test
. She looked staggered that I knew to ask for this and said “No - we’ll do that if you manage to get to 2.5 mgms”.
Plantmad
in
PMRGCAuk
3 days ago
preds down but flare ups again
or am I destined for life on preds. 73 in April and osteopenia in spine on X-ray and arthritis caused by preds my Doctor told me, they damage the bones he said and now I have moderate stenosis in my aorta, I have not yet informed my Doctor but should I ask for a
Synacthen
test
to see if my adrenals will
or am I destined for life on preds. 73 in April and osteopenia in spine on X-ray and arthritis caused by preds my Doctor told me, they damage the bones he said and now I have moderate stenosis in my aorta, I have not yet informed my Doctor but should I ask for a
Synacthen
test
to see if my adrenals will
Margaret1951
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
synacthen test
have written this already so may appear twice!!! Has anyone had this test? And if so, were you advised against taking your pred beforehand? App is at 12.30 and I usually take pred with breakfast. Am on 3 mgs. Doesn’t say that on the hospital letter!? Has anyone found it useful? Arranged by rheumy!
have written this already so may appear twice!!! Has anyone had this test? And if so, were you advised against taking your pred beforehand? App is at 12.30 and I usually take pred with breakfast. Am on 3 mgs. Doesn’t say that on the hospital letter!? Has anyone found it useful? Arranged by rheumy!
Bedwell
in
PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
referral - why?
Apparently my
synacthen
test
showed a normal basal level and a post of 432 - suboptimal but near normal. However the endocrinologist said he was “unsure whether it would be safe to convert to hydrocortisone “! The rheumatologist replied to “switch to hydrocortisone 10,5,5 mg tds”!
Apparently my
synacthen
test
showed a normal basal level and a post of 432 - suboptimal but near normal. However the endocrinologist said he was “unsure whether it would be safe to convert to hydrocortisone “! The rheumatologist replied to “switch to hydrocortisone 10,5,5 mg tds”!
AnniesRyder5
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Help understanding short synacthen test result
This has led me down the path of seeing more endocrinologists and ultimately, to taking a short
synacthen
test
to rule out Addison’s disease / adrenal insufficiency.
This has led me down the path of seeing more endocrinologists and ultimately, to taking a short
synacthen
test
to rule out Addison’s disease / adrenal insufficiency.
JonnyA
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Basal Cortisol Test Result
Do you think it is reasonable for me to ask for a
Synacthen
test
when I speak to my GP? Has anybody had a
Synacthen
test
and was this because your morning cortisol test results were between 100 and 400 nanomol/L? Any advice would be gratefully received, thank you.
Do you think it is reasonable for me to ask for a
Synacthen
test
when I speak to my GP? Has anybody had a
Synacthen
test
and was this because your morning cortisol test results were between 100 and 400 nanomol/L? Any advice would be gratefully received, thank you.
Floridafan
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Adrenal Insufficiency or GCA or both?
I am thinking of asking for a basal cortisol
test
, what do you think? I did have a
Synacthen
test
which was fine but that was a year ago.The other thing I have experienced recently are frequent headaches which can last all day. They are not particularly severe and affect my forehead mainly.
I am thinking of asking for a basal cortisol
test
, what do you think? I did have a
Synacthen
test
which was fine but that was a year ago.The other thing I have experienced recently are frequent headaches which can last all day. They are not particularly severe and affect my forehead mainly.
SudsSuds
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Drug to Stimulate Adrenals?
But she did say that if his adrenals hadn't woken up, and I gather she was going to order a
synacthen
test
, that she would prescribe a drug to awaken them. Now I have read on here that there is nothing to awaken an adrenal system except time and patince - people's thoughts?
But she did say that if his adrenals hadn't woken up, and I gather she was going to order a
synacthen
test
, that she would prescribe a drug to awaken them. Now I have read on here that there is nothing to awaken an adrenal system except time and patince - people's thoughts?
Louisa1840
in
PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Rheumatologist advices no reduction of prednisolone while adrenal glands not working and has issued emergency hydrocortisone kit
After six weeks of methotrexate, my rheumatologist decided I should reduce the prednisolone to 4mg and have a 9am cortisol
test
and then a
synacthen
test
. My score was 88, which indicated adrenal insufficiency.
After six weeks of methotrexate, my rheumatologist decided I should reduce the prednisolone to 4mg and have a 9am cortisol
test
and then a
synacthen
test
. My score was 88, which indicated adrenal insufficiency.
harpsichor
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Feeling pathetic...
Sitting at the hospital in the midst of a
synacthen
test
and feeling sorry for myself. So I thought I'd vent on here to a group of lovely folk who understand what it's like to appear normal on the outside but struggling on the inside!
Sitting at the hospital in the midst of a
synacthen
test
and feeling sorry for myself. So I thought I'd vent on here to a group of lovely folk who understand what it's like to appear normal on the outside but struggling on the inside!
CygnusX1
in
PMRGCAuk
15 days ago
Endo recommendation Tunbridge Wells
I have had a short
synacthen
test
that shows my adrenal glands functioned when stimulated but my DHEAS level when I checked it with Medichecks was virtually non existent and I’ve had low testosterone in the past.
I have had a short
synacthen
test
that shows my adrenal glands functioned when stimulated but my DHEAS level when I checked it with Medichecks was virtually non existent and I’ve had low testosterone in the past.
Mifford
in
Thyroid UK
12 days ago
Help please
I recently passed a Short
Synacthen
test
, but many of my current symptoms feel like Adrenal fatigue… I’m tempted to take Propranolol in the short term for the Anxiety I’m feeling …. What would help with sleep, Are sleeping tablets effective? Many thanks in advance
I recently passed a Short
Synacthen
test
, but many of my current symptoms feel like Adrenal fatigue… I’m tempted to take Propranolol in the short term for the Anxiety I’m feeling …. What would help with sleep, Are sleeping tablets effective? Many thanks in advance
Koababy20
in
Thyroid UK
4 months ago
CT3M Method - some questions
I had a cortisol blood test earlier this year which was sub-optimal, though a subsequent short
synacthen
test
did rule out Addisons. I just had a couple of questions for anyone who has tried, and ideally had success, with CT3M: 1. How important is the exact time the early morning T3 dose is taken?
I had a cortisol blood test earlier this year which was sub-optimal, though a subsequent short
synacthen
test
did rule out Addisons. I just had a couple of questions for anyone who has tried, and ideally had success, with CT3M: 1. How important is the exact time the early morning T3 dose is taken?
JonnyA
in
Thyroid UK
11 days ago
Adrenal support - early days of T3
I had (may still have…) low morning cortisol, was given a Short
Synacthen
test
which I passed but I felt that I reacted to the injection they give you.
I had (may still have…) low morning cortisol, was given a Short
Synacthen
test
which I passed but I felt that I reacted to the injection they give you.
GW1000
in
Thyroid UK
1 month ago
INSULIN TOLERANCE TEST - Low cortisol & chronic insomnia
I’ve had a Short
Synacthen
Test
, which I passed as most thyroid people do. So I now know the problem doesn’t lie with the adrenals. I presume it’s with the pituitary. I have read about the insulin tolerance test. I’ve tried to research it myself online, but would love some advice here on please.
I’ve had a Short
Synacthen
Test
, which I passed as most thyroid people do. So I now know the problem doesn’t lie with the adrenals. I presume it’s with the pituitary. I have read about the insulin tolerance test. I’ve tried to research it myself online, but would love some advice here on please.
CornishChick
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Cortisol test
I am quite pleased with that but the NHS guidelines state: "For 9 a.m. cortisol of 100-400, consider a short
synacthen
test
".
I am quite pleased with that but the NHS guidelines state: "For 9 a.m. cortisol of 100-400, consider a short
synacthen
test
".
Flivoless
in
PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
More advice please
Hi everyone, Further to my previous posts, I saw private Endo last week who won’t prescribe T3 until Short
Synacthen
test
is done for borderline low cortisol of 248 and reverse t3 blood test done to confirm poor t3 conversion (???).
Hi everyone, Further to my previous posts, I saw private Endo last week who won’t prescribe T3 until Short
Synacthen
test
is done for borderline low cortisol of 248 and reverse t3 blood test done to confirm poor t3 conversion (???).
Koababy20
in
Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Short synacthen test results
I had a second SST in June at the insistence of my endo, and have been meaning to post for comment. My results were:- 8.55am 245 nmol/l 9.25am 592 nmol/l (Adrenal insufficiency indicated by cortisol <440 30 mins post synacthen) I am aware that my starting cortisol is fairly dire, although my GP
I had a second SST in June at the insistence of my endo, and have been meaning to post for comment. My results were:- 8.55am 245 nmol/l 9.25am 592 nmol/l (Adrenal insufficiency indicated by cortisol <440 30 mins post synacthen) I am aware that my starting cortisol is fairly dire, although my GP
CornishChick
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Synacthen Test Result
Hi allJust recently got result from endo. Obviously it rules out Addisons which is good and I responded to the inj. The second blood draw was actually done 40 mins post administration but I'm assuming that wouldn't have affected the overall result too much. However I know my baseline blood cortisol is
Hi allJust recently got result from endo. Obviously it rules out Addisons which is good and I responded to the inj. The second blood draw was actually done 40 mins post administration but I'm assuming that wouldn't have affected the overall result too much. However I know my baseline blood cortisol is
Hollybushroad
in
Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Synacthen test
I’ve received notification from the Consultant Rheumatologist that “it shows a slightly suboptimal response with a post synacthen level of 432. Normally the cut off is 450. It is borderline “ She then tells me she is happy for me to taper from 5mg to 4mg for a month and taper again to 3mg when she will
I’ve received notification from the Consultant Rheumatologist that “it shows a slightly suboptimal response with a post synacthen level of 432. Normally the cut off is 450. It is borderline “ She then tells me she is happy for me to taper from 5mg to 4mg for a month and taper again to 3mg when she will
AnniesRyder5
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
1
2
3
...
100
Next page
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Thyroid UK
67684 results
Fertility Network UK
5856 results
Pernicious Anaemia Society
4845 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest