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Is a blood serum cortisol test of 21.7 mcg/dl at 1:15 pm concerning? two yr after- was 17.6 at 11 am. uncontrollable weight gain, muscle weakness, mood problems, moon face, smaller extremities, bi belly/hips, but no purple stretch, hyperten, hirutism?

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A single blood level is generally not sufficient for diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. Visit this site for information and discuss the matter with your doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cushing-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351314 Wish you good health!

Answered 5/8/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I need to know normal values for lab. Best to measure in saliva first. Discuss with your Dr. story suggests Cushing’s. Not all have purple striae.

Answered 5/5/2021

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