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Can you help me with upcoming tests and diagnosis?
by bixa525, Oct 17, 2009 11:07PM
Hi,
I am a 50 yr. old female who has been dealing with menopause and various other symptoms that led my Dr. to test all of my hormones in additon to my thyroid, cortisol and iron levels. Everything was normal except for estrogen, testosterone, dhea, and cortisol. My cortisol was below the range so now my dr. has me going for bloodwork for the following, repeat 8am cortisol, LDH, Aldosterone, ACTH, and 4pm cortisol. She has told me that my adrenal function may be compromised and I guess that is why she is suggesting all of the tests. I should also mention she had tested me for thyroid antibodies and that was within normal. My question is will all of these tests give me any conclusive answers in regard to my adrenal function? I have all of the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency but I know sometimes these tests can come back normal so I am concerned as to what my next step would be and where would I go at that point. Can anybody share their advice or knowledge on this subject. Thank you
I am a 50 yr. old female who has been dealing with menopause and various other symptoms that led my Dr. to test all of my hormones in additon to my thyroid, cortisol and iron levels. Everything was normal except for estrogen, testosterone, dhea, and cortisol. My cortisol was below the range so now my dr. has me going for bloodwork for the following, repeat 8am cortisol, LDH, Aldosterone, ACTH, and 4pm cortisol. She has told me that my adrenal function may be compromised and I guess that is why she is suggesting all of the tests. I should also mention she had tested me for thyroid antibodies and that was within normal. My question is will all of these tests give me any conclusive answers in regard to my adrenal function? I have all of the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency but I know sometimes these tests can come back normal so I am concerned as to what my next step would be and where would I go at that point. Can anybody share their advice or knowledge on this subject. Thank you
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by bixa525, Oct 19, 2009 04:14PM
Can anyone help me out here?
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