Please, help with cortisol

[olga67]

Hi everyone, I’ve just received lab results of low dose Dexamethasone suppression test

Cortisol morning <0.03 (0.17-0.50) Doc said it is good(???). I guess it means that I don’t have high cortisol. How about low cortisol? I also tested privately vit D result 66 (65-225). A while ago it was 95(50-150). I am still taking 2000IU/day, but I guess I have to start with loading doses all over again. Can the levels drop that fast and that much? I’ve ordered saliva test kit for cortisol and DHEA to get a better picture of my adrenals but, it will take a while for results to come back. Can I start using an adrenal support supplement based on the results from the my doc or wait for saliva test? Any input is appreciated.

[Hidden]

The idea of the Dexamethasone test is to see if the Dex, which is a steroid, suppresses cortisol, I'm not used to those reference ranges but if your dr has said it's okay then you suppressed which means their is a much lower chance of you having Cushing's. That test won't tell you if you have low cortisol unless you know what the base level cortisol was. I wouldn't start any adrenal support until you know you actually need it, you could do more damage by doing so.

[olga67 in reply to Hidden]

Understood, thanks Pauline

[Suin]

Is there a joint test for cortisol & DHEA? I’m looking online to see which bloods I should have done, much thanks.

[olga67 in reply to Suin]

Hi Suin ,I am not in UK. I am afraid that folks here won’t see your post. You should start a new thread with your question.

[Suin in reply to olga67]

Thank you