Leslie H. asked
My endocrinologist thinks I have Pseudo Cushing's. My morning ACTH (serum, not suppressed) is slightly high, and I failed a 1mg dex suppression test with a slightly high result. However, 3 midnight salivary cortisol tests were negative and a 24-hour urine test was negative. I do not have the classic physical symptoms of Cushing's except that I am overweight. I have high BP and am insulin resistant. Why are my morning values high?
September 30th, 2024
Tammy B. answered
The slightly high morning ACTH and failure of the 1mg dex suppression test, despite negative midnigh...
September 30th, 2024
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