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A member asked:
Having cortrosyn injection/stim test. should i expect bad side effects? and are allergic reactions to this injection common?
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Probably not: This is a hormone that is produced by your pituitary gland. A common procedure used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. Other than a poke from the needle, there shouldn't be any adverse effects.
Answered 1/27/2014
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