Can This Happen

I had an ACTH stimulation test on 4/26 and I was really anxious because I hate injections. When the nurse gave me the cosyntropin I was very anxious but I think I calmed down 30 minutes later. My results were as follows:

Baseline 4.4
30 min    20.8
60 min    24.1

I don't have ranges. Is it normal for it to jump up that high without the help of my own adrenaline?

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Your baseline was below range at my labs. You then doubled - so it may be that it may be read as normal, but it depends on your doctor, the ranges at your lab etc. So please wait for your doctor to give you a response.

The agent was supposed to make it climb and if the body resists, then the body is not reacting properly to stress.

[rumpled]

Your baseline was below range at my labs. You then doubled - so it may be that it may be read as normal, but it depends on your doctor, the ranges at your lab etc. So please wait for your doctor to give you a response.

The agent was supposed to make it climb and if the body resists, then the body is not reacting properly to stress.

[coco727272]

My doctor said that the test was normal because my numbers increased although the basal cortisol was low. In a person with Addison's would you see the increase that I had 30 and 60 minutes later?

[rumpled]

Yes... but just because it is normal now does not mean it will stay normal. I hope the doc will stay on top of that.

[coco727272]

Yes, she wants to do another ACTH stimulation test to see if it's better. For some reason I've been able to tolerate the thyroid medication with less problems. I don't know why that is. I've been taking Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C and D on a much more regular basis, my diet is cleaner and I've been doing yoga. I don't know if this is the reason why I can tolerate it more or not.

[rumpled]

That is good. I also take a lot of B and D3. If you feel bad, eat something salty and see if that helps. AI is basically that the body is not holding sodium.