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I Have Had 4x Triamcinolone Injections. I Had 2x40mg, 2x80mg
Question: I have had 4x Triamcinolone injections. I had 2x40mg, 2x80mg every 4 weeks. These stopped 4 weeks ago. I had them to get control of severe asthma.
My problem is my cortisol level is 133 which is low. What is the reference range please?
I am worried sick something serious is going on.
Will this affect my fertility? I am already 45 and trying to conceive even though the odds are against me.
How can this be treated I am really really worried.
A short synacthen test is being arranged.
I don't feel poorly or anything just so scared and this is causing panic and anxiety.
Thank you for your help in advance
My problem is my cortisol level is 133 which is low. What is the reference range please?
I am worried sick something serious is going on.
Will this affect my fertility? I am already 45 and trying to conceive even though the odds are against me.
How can this be treated I am really really worried.
A short synacthen test is being arranged.
I don't feel poorly or anything just so scared and this is causing panic and anxiety.
Thank you for your help in advance
Brief Answer:
Increased cortisol levels after using triamcinolone.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Cortisol normal range varies 10-20 mcg/dl in morning (8-10 am) to 3-10 mcg /dl in evening.
You are having increased cortisol levels which is normal after using triamcinolone.
The cortisol levels will gradually get back to normal. Having high cortisol levels will lower sex hormones and reduce chances of pregnancy but they will get back to normal soon.
Stress will also not help you with fertility.
Try to reduce stress having more physical activity, go out for a walk,eat healthy foods, eat black chocolate.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Increased cortisol levels after using triamcinolone.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Cortisol normal range varies 10-20 mcg/dl in morning (8-10 am) to 3-10 mcg /dl in evening.
You are having increased cortisol levels which is normal after using triamcinolone.
The cortisol levels will gradually get back to normal. Having high cortisol levels will lower sex hormones and reduce chances of pregnancy but they will get back to normal soon.
Stress will also not help you with fertility.
Try to reduce stress having more physical activity, go out for a walk,eat healthy foods, eat black chocolate.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
The hospital have said my levels are low not high? Maybe I misunderstood as I panicked. So you really don't think there is anything serious going on.
They are arranging a short synacthen test. What is that please?
Thank you very much
They are arranging a short synacthen test. What is that please?
Thank you very much
Brief Answer:
Possibly you misunderstood the value.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I think you misunderstood the value of cortisol levels.
They are doing a short synacthen test to test the ACTH ( adenocorticotrophyc hormone produced by pituitary gland) which stimulates cortisol production.
The test is needed to check your adrenal gland function .
You need to remain calm and do the test as recommended.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possibly you misunderstood the value.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I think you misunderstood the value of cortisol levels.
They are doing a short synacthen test to test the ACTH ( adenocorticotrophyc hormone produced by pituitary gland) which stimulates cortisol production.
The test is needed to check your adrenal gland function .
You need to remain calm and do the test as recommended.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I am still having periods is this a good sign its not affecting fertility
Brief Answer:
If you are having cycles means you can still conceive.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you are still having regular periods it means that you are having fertile cycles and you are having ovulation.
Continue trying to conceive.
If you are having cycles means you can still conceive.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you are still having regular periods it means that you are having fertile cycles and you are having ovulation.
Continue trying to conceive.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you so much
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
My GP has just sent this what is it converted to mcg/dl please
13/11/2020 Serum 9am cortisol concentration = 133 nmol
13/11/2020 Serum 9am cortisol concentration = 133 nmol
Brief Answer:
It is a bit low level of cortisol for 9am.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
133nmol/l is equal to 4.82 mcg /dl.
It is a low concentration of cortisol for 9 am.
Do the synacthen test to check the adrenal gland function.
It is a bit low level of cortisol for 9am.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
133nmol/l is equal to 4.82 mcg /dl.
It is a low concentration of cortisol for 9 am.
Do the synacthen test to check the adrenal gland function.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Can it be down to the steroids if not what can be done? I am worried about a tumour or something
Brief Answer:
I don't think this will affect fertility.
Detailed Answer:
I believe this levels are only related to corticosteroids usage recently.
I don't think this is serious and it can get back to normal by itself.
I don't think this will affect fertility.
I don't think this will affect fertility.
Detailed Answer:
I believe this levels are only related to corticosteroids usage recently.
I don't think this is serious and it can get back to normal by itself.
I don't think this will affect fertility.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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