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Conerned about synacthen test

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coco33
coco33

Hi,

I am due to go for a short synacthen test. I checked online and discovered someone had suffered a ruptured vein in their bowel within hours of this test, so I was wondering if there was an alternative test. I have a tumor on my puitary gland and the endocrinologist wants to check me for Addisons disease.

I have terrible night sweats and have also started having sweats during the day. My blood pressure has always been low but since having recent surgery, I have been diagnosed as having postural hypertension. I feel quite odd at times which causes me to feel panicky as I have never felt this way before. I also have extreme fatigue which hits me out of the blue. One minute I feel fine, the next I have to sit down immediately and then can't do anything for the remainder of the day.

Thanks for reading.

Coco

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  • carolyn80777
    carolyn80777 coco33

    Posted

    Hi,I am also waiting for a Synacthen test, as I had my left Adrenal gland removed 3  weeks ago, to check the right one is working. I see your post was 9 months ago, so you must have had it by now. I hope your condition has improved. carolyn.
    • coco33
      coco33 carolyn80777

      Posted

      Hi Carolyn,

      I still havent had my test yet due being on a course of streroids for my Asthma, each time my appointment came. They said I couldnt have the test while taking them. Because I had to cancel twice, I then  wasnt allowed another appointment. I am now waiting for my follow up appointment in July with the consultant and hopefully he can suggest an alternative. Cocco

  • ann11007
    ann11007 coco33

    Posted

    Hi You've probably had the test by now. Just had it done, quite straight foward no worries and only took one hour. Though I am confused as the doctor wanted me to start taking steiods before the test. I would rather know what the problem is first before taking drugs even though I feel dreadful. Hope it went well for you.
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