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My dr gave me a cortisol test to test for cushings. she was concerned with result as lab said abnormal she sent me to an endocrinologist however he dismissed it and just kept saying one number had nothing to do with other. can u please advise teaming of
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You haven't given: enough information to answer and also I'm not sure what your question is. These are things you need to discuss in detail w/your doctors and don't stop until all your questions are answered to your full satisfaction.
Answered 10/10/2014
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