Cortisol level

[Carrie211]

I have had blood tests showing a pm Cortisol blood level of 4.4. My Dr says this is 'normal'. I suspect adrenal fatigue and have thyroid and blood sugar problems which I am receiving medication for (at low doses). Is 4.4 a low level? And if so, what can I do about it?

Thanks, Cas

[Carrie211]

Thank you for your reply. Can I ask you what meds you are on for Grave's disease?

Also, who/where are you getting your Saliva testing done through?

As regards the Estrogen and Progesterone levels I should point out that the numbers will vary greatly depending on when in your cycle those blood levels are taken. A progesterone test should be taken 7 days past ovulation - to tell if you have likely ovulated or not. If it is taken at other times it could be low (and would be normal). A progesterone cream is usually used starting 3 days past ovulation. If you are TTC eg you could go to Fertilityfriend.com eg for more info.

BW, Carrie

[tenish205]

Labs in march revealed: Hemoglobin ALC 5.6 4.8-5.9


I would find another doc. No your cortisol levels are low Mine was a 5 and that is low...I am starting progesterone cream and adreanl cream soon. Please because if it gets amy lower you could fall under Addisons disease. Please read real thyroid help.com or stop the tyroid madness.com Also read the merck dictionary on line under this subject. I am finding out after almost 20 years of having graves that I may have adrenal issues due to prolonged stress through out life... hope this helps.

Vit b12-763 211-911
Folic Acid 23.2
Vitamin D 25, Total31 32-100
DHEA 30 LOW 45-270
Testosterone 1.3 0.0-2.2
Thyroxine T4 free 1.08 0.61-1.76
TSH 1.825 0.450-4.500
Homocyst Plasma- 7.2- 0.0-15.0
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglob 143 HIGH 0-129
c-reative protein 1.3 0.0-4.9
TPO- Ab 21 (0-34)
Triiodothyonine, free 3.7 2.3-4.2

Recent labs this week revealed:
This is from a Family Practioner

Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (POSITIVE)
Pattern: SPECKLED
ANA Titer HIGH 1:8 doc wrote lOw...plus probably due to graves...???????

Free T# 3.0 2.3-4.2
Cortisol 5 (2-25)
Estradiol 99 All the ranges are too confusing to reference from..
Follicle Hormone 3.63 (4-10.0)

Magnesium 2.0 (1.3-2.3)
Progesterone 0.3 (1.84-30.2)
Prenenolone 38 (>50)

She prescribed the prog cream and pregnoenolone 25mg

but I don't want to take it until I get the ACTH test and Ferritin and Salivia test done tomm at home...am I on the right track with this so far???