Hypercortisolism

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Can reducing immunosuppressents (Immuran or Plaquanil) cause an elevation of cortisol - even if there are no return of symptoms?

I've had really...

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Hi.

Thank you for your query.

Looking into your problem I would like to say that rise in cortisol levels and tapering of azthioprine and...

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I have hypertension -- essential, meaning my doctor doesn't know what causes it either. I am 5'10" BMI 25.1, fat (via Tnata, for what that's worth)...

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Not necessary to measure cortisol

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Well I personally do not see the...

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I have been sick with ? Illness after receiving cortisone injectionsvin my spine for a herniation L4. My cortisol levels were critically low for...

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Brief Answer:
Hypercortisolism is not due to steroids in past.

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Dear XXXXXXX Hi, Thanks for visiting XXXXXXX As per your history...

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