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Acth stimulation test w/poor response. i was told to wear a med bracelet and take prednisone. how do i know if it's addison's vs adrenal isufficiency?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Antibody: You have adrenal insufficiency. That's already proven on your acth stim test. Addison is one cause for adrenal insufficiency. The diagnosis is made by checking for adrenal antibodies.

Dr Mendizabal agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Might have figured out my problem. Low ACTH <5 pg/ml but normal cortisol levels 15.6 pg/ml at 1030 am. Doctor thinks addisons but how when cortisol is normal? Cant get answer from doc at the moment! Every other test was normal. Thank you?

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