Hydrocortisone before thyroid test

[Bramble83]

Just a quick question please-

I have my first thyroid blood test tomorrow after starting on Levo 6 weeks ago. I know not to take my Levo tonight like usual and to fast in the morning, but I have Addison’s disease, so would usually take 10mg of hydrocortisone on waking in the morning.

My blood test is at 8.30am- am I okay to take my morning dose of HC it will it affect the thyroid results?

Thank you!

[Greekchick]

I would not take any steroids until after your blood work. A few hours late taking your meds on one day will not make any significant difference as long as you take it immediately after your blood work.

Good luck tomorrow!

[Emyloulou]

I take mine every morning (6am) without fail and have never had a problem with my thyroid blood results.

Steroids given for addisons disease are something that should be taken at precise times and if I am even an hour late with mine I start to feel unwell.

[Bramble83 in reply to Emyloulou]

Thank you, I actually decided exactly the same thing as within 20 minutes of being up and not taking it, I felt horrendous! Decided it would be okay 😀

[Greekchick]

I would say as long as you are consistent every time - and you feel OK - that should guide you and so glad you did what you needed to.