lab tests to be done this week.

[babsi]

hi , everyone,

my french doc prescribed the following test for me

selenium

aldosterone

calcium phosphore

reserve alkaline

FSH LH 17 beta oestradiolemiie progesterone testosterone,

ferrritine fer sérique CTF CLF CS Tranbsferrine

folique acide vit B12

vit K1 and K2

25 oh vitamine D3

CPK

MAGNESIUM

TSH FT4 FT3.

could anyone think of something else? we could have missed?

RT3 they do not do

and aldosterone while sitting up or laying down? what is the difference?

[babsi]

can anyone point out another test , we might have forgotten?

[greygoose]

The only other tests I can think of are the antibodies :

anticorps anti-peroxydase

anticorps anti-thyroglobuline

unless you've already had them done and they were positive. (Just realised that on my results sheet from the lab, both of these were spelt wrong! Ha!)

Absolutely no point in testing the magnesium, it will always be in range because of the way the body handles magnesium. But, that doesn't mean you aren't deficient, so don't let your doctor fob you off with that one.

Did you get your 8.0 am cortisol tested? How about DHEA?

Do remember that the odds are your doctor will not be able to interpret the results, and will not know the difference between 'in range' and 'optimal', so do post your results here - with the ranges - and let us have a look.

Sorry, I know nothing about aldosterone. Don't think I've ever had that one done.

[babsi in reply to greygoose]

thanks ,gray goose, I will of course post them here. I knew one was missing DHEA, what is it good for? should it be done same time?

ill post the cortisolemie test together with this one. in 2 weeks it should be ready

[greygoose in reply to babsi]

OK

DHEA is another adrenal test. DHEA is produced by the adrenals, and converted into sex hormones, testosterone, estrogen etc. It doesn't necessarily have to be done at the same time as the others.

[babsi in reply to greygoose]

thanks,

I probably have that somewhere. If not I´ll ask

the nurse to ad it.

[ilenuca in reply to greygoose]

if i can not do the cortisol saliva test, the 8.0 am serum cortisol help me see if I have adrenal problems?

[greygoose in reply to ilenuca]

If it is very low, then yes. You will know you have a problem. But, if it's average, you will have no idea what happens the rest of the day. It could dip after 8 am, then rise in the evening and affect your sleep. It could dip and stay low. Etc., ect., etc. But you won't know.

[ilenuca in reply to greygoose]

1 year ago at 9 am was 24,1 (5-25) so i think i have a problem with it...

thank you gg!

[greygoose in reply to ilenuca]

A lot can happen in a year. It would be a good idea to do it again, now.