Should I get cortisol checked?

[stevenotts]

Hi all,

I've been wondering for a while whether it would be worth considering getting my cortisol levels checked (the Medichecks Cortisol Saliva (4) test), and whether it might shed any additional light on why I might be feeling the way I do. I'd very much appreciate any thoughts about such a test.

I should also point out that I started to include T3 with Levothyroxine 2 weeks ago, so, if I do decide to get cortisol tested, might it be better to wait until I've given my body a chance to adapt to the new medication first?

Many thanks, as always.

Steve

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

If you decide to do it, then do one that tests DHEA as well as cortisol - Regenerus or Genova Diagnostics, details on ThyroidUK's main website thyroiduk.org/tuk/testing/p...

Interpretation drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Adrenal...

[stevenotts in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks for the tip and the links SeasideSusie.

[humanbean in reply to stevenotts]

gdx.net/uk/product/adrenal-...

regeneruslabs.com/shop/prod...

[stevenotts in reply to humanbean]

Thank you