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I had a cortisol ser hq test. at 8:43 it was .04. after cortisol given it at 8:47 it was 2.1 at 9:17 it was 2.3. is this concerning? i don't feel well
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Low Cortisol: Pre cortisol med blood levels very low. Normal= 6-23 mcg you= 0.04 test dose= 2.1, 2,3 Do you know the ACTH value? You have Addison disease, and patients do not feel well. You need an endocrinologist, a full endocrine panel, MRI of the brain and the adrenals, etc.
Answered 6/16/2015
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