Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had a dexamethasone am cortisol test - followed protocol properly and had result of .7 - but i have a "buffalo hump" and would like that to go away - what's wrong if this test result shows "normal"? what can this be an indicator for? i am worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. What you described as the buffalo hump may be due to osteoporosis and change in the curvature of the spine. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/7/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Testing for cushings, 24 hour urine cortisol 150, yet blood cortisol after dexamethasone only 1.5? any reason to be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What would be the best treatment for elevated prolactin and pituitary microadenoma? Except of cabergoline. I also have a history of elevated cortisol. I've been feeling tired and had mood swings all my life. I've been on dexamethasone, cabergoline and fem
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi Doctor. My ACTH is 5.5 and Dexamethasone Supp Cortisol is 3.9. I am 33 years old with a recent onset of symptoms of uncontrolled HTN, significant weight gain (abdominal), extreme fatigue, easy bruising, edema and headaches. I was referred to see an End
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Cortasol test 3.90 with dexamethasone. Is this a normal test result. I do have a 1.4cm tummer on left adrenal gland and 1cm on right?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am stopping hydrocortisone to do an overnight dexamethasone suppression test . When do I restart my normal HC dose?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Confused about dexamethasone suppression test. how can taking a steroid LOWER cortisol levels? having this to check for cushing's.
Is a morning 8am cortisol of 0.6 mcg per dL normal? I think it was after taking a dexamethasone the night before ?
If someone had cushings would dexamethasone 1mg cause anup or down in AM Cortisol test - 30.6 initial, 0.6 second after dex- explanation?
I had a dexamethsone supression test done where i took the tablet at 8pm and had blood drawn at 8am next morning. My results were 0.9 for my cortisol ?
What does it mean when my cortisol level is 0.7 at 8am after a dose of dexamethasone the night before?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
