
What Causes Exhaustion, Sweating And Abdominal Cramps During Periods?

PS: HX of Adrenal insuff. 6+years ago, corrected with prednisone for 2years.
Hormone tests
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. There can be a few endocrine conditions that need to be ruled out. One is a thyroid condition. A simple non fasting blood test called TSH is helpful. The other one is Pheochromocytoma. Again a non fasting blood sample for Plasma Free Metanephrines will be useful. You will be best served by seeing an endocrinologist in-person. When I see someone like you in my practice I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination : CBC, SGOT, SGPT, creatinine , electrolytes, HbA1c, TSH , Free T4, 8 am cortisol, Plasma Free Metanephrines. Based on the findings on physical examination it may be relevant to check Serum Testosterone levels. This test needs to be done in the morning too

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