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Could it happen that a hospital administer an acth (adrenal) test?

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Yes: Your doctor can do it in their office as well, or order it done at the hospital.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Could it happen that a hospital administer an acth (adrenal) test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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My cortisol + ACTH are both very low. I also have severe nausea, fatigue, and low blood pressure. My ACTH stim test showed that I do not have adrenal insufficiency. Could the low cortisol still be the cause of the nausea? If so, how do I raise it?