Latest cortisol test....what to do?

rhino5169 · Jan 8, 2018

Here is my latest results from zrt labs. I didn't run dhea with it as I just had it done 4 weeks ago and it was high at 613 (71 - 375)
I stopped taking dhea when I saw those results 4 weeks ago so maybe that's the cause of my poor sleep, waking up in middle of night and getting a little tired mid afternoon.
Any suggestions?
Chris?
Ratbag?

9.5 (3.7-9.5)ng/mL (morning)
3.5 H (1.2-3.0) ng/mL (noon)
1.7 (0.6-1.9) ng/mL (evening)
2.9 H (0.4-1.0) ng/mL (night)

ratbag · Jan 8, 2018

I think your numbers are fine except your night. Meds such as melatonin reduce cortisol don't they? I'm sure there are others meds that do the same. How do cushing's drugs work?

From Google:

This can help control excessive cortisol production and reduce risks during surgery. Examples of medications your doctor may prescribe for Cushing's syndrome are:aminoglutethimide (eg, Cytadren), ketoconazole (eg, Nizoral), metyrapone (eg,Metopirone), and mitotane (eg, Lysodren).

You really should see your MD about this.

FYI, some of those drugs above can be purchased OTC as creams.

rhino5169 · Jan 9, 2018

Thanks.
Yeah I intend to bring it up just wanted to get some points of view on this first.

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