Re: Cold / Stress dosing - Help Val!

December 31, 2007

Okay - the catch to the physician sayinig he would prescribe

hydrocortisone is that he wants me to have the 7am/5pm cortisol testing

done prior to prescribing.

That would leave me the following options -

A. Do the test as ordered here in town (insurance would cover) - now.

B. Do " A " after stopping Isocort.

C. Do the saliva testing (order from internet) that is 4 times during

the day (while on Isocort). Give results to him.

D. Do " C " - after stopping Isocort.

E. Find an online source for hydrocortisone and treat myself.

Val, what do you think? I really don't want to go off of the Isocort

(which the physician DOES know that I am taking - and also knows the

approximate HC dose).

thanks!

December 31, 2007

Just hold the Isocort that day - should I try to hold back some the

day(s) prior to the test? Then stress dose right after the 5pm

draw...??!!

Help me understand...saliva tests = intraceullular concentrations

blood test = ???????? Would you expect the blood test to be low since

the cells are taking it up as fast as it gets in the blood?

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