Posted by BekkaH on August 7, 2003, at 20:15:42
In reply to What tests are recommended to check CORTISOL level, posted by Anonne on August 7, 2003, at 0:40:44
Hi. I think it would be helpful for you to consult with an endocrinologist. I'm surprised that your psychiatrist said that she is not getting information from the psychiatric community on this topic. Cortisol and HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) dysregulation are among the most important issues in biopsychiatry and psycho-neuroendocrinology today. There are many tests for HPA axis dysfunction; to mention just a few, there are tests for plasma cortisol, 24-hour urinary free cortisol, urinary 17-ketosteroids, urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids, ACTH stimulation tests, and others.
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