Cortisol Blood Draw

[jwh7699]

So out of the tests you had done. Would you say that the ACTH Stim test is the most comprehensive test to determine if you have a Cortisol problem or not?

The reason I ask is that sometimes it is like pulling to teeth to get my Primary Doctor to order tests. If I ask for one test she is more likely to order it.

Thanks!!

[test-one]

So out of the tests you had done. Would uou say that the ACTH Stim test is the most comprehensive test to determine if you have a Cortisol problem or not?

The reason I ask is that sometimes it is like pulling to teeth to get my Primary Doctor to order tests. If I ask for one test she is more likely to order it.

Thanks!!

Jw, I would be careful recommending one test as "comprehensive". The reason I say this is because ONE test is just a snap shot of a particular angle to an illness or syndrome.

But to answer your question...yes an Acth stim test would be a great follow up to the test you recently had run.

I looked at your results and they mimic an upside V when they should look more like \. You have low levels in the morning (not good) and spikes in the mid day (could be stress...remember the snap shot I alluded to) and a good level for getting to sleep in the evening.

What time do you get sleepy....how is your circadian rhythm?

Fatigue sucks and what's worse is that its hard to nail down.

Some docs that I've read say androgens lower cortisol while others say that they don't.

I think as with everything it's case dependant.

Good luck my friend....keep an eye on my trt anxiety thread as think my fatigue is in direct relation to my cortisol. It may eventually be filled with useful information