Cushing's Syndrome Support Group
Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the endogenous corticosteroid hormone cortisol. Symptoms include rapid weight gain, atrophy of the skin (which gets thin and bruises easily) and others. Patients frequently suffer various psychological disturbances as well. Join the community to get support and find others who know what you're going...
So, I got tested for cushings. I took a steriod type of pill at 11:00pm and had a 8:00am blood draw.
Heres the results.
My cortisol level was 0.8
Reference range
AM: 4.5 - 22.7 MCG/DL
PM:1.7 -14.1 MCG/DL
So, if anyone knows anything about cortisol levels and could fill me in Id greatly appreciate it :) Maybe then I could breathe a sigh of relief... b/c my doc thinks this is why I have PTC also.
Heres the results.
My cortisol level was 0.8
Reference range
AM: 4.5 - 22.7 MCG/DL
PM:1.7 -14.1 MCG/DL
So, if anyone knows anything about cortisol levels and could fill me in Id greatly appreciate it :) Maybe then I could breathe a sigh of relief... b/c my doc thinks this is why I have PTC also.
These test results indicate you do not have cushing's. However, as I said, this is not a reliable test to diagnose cushing's. You need to see a real cushing's specialist if you want to be diagnosed.