Testing shows high Cortisol levels. Anyone else had this? Advice?

Posted by ripley @ripley, 4 days ago

I recently had a 24 hr urine test that showed high levels of Cortisol and Calcium. I'm looking for advice from anyone else who may have had this. I read elevated cortisol interferes with osteoblast formation and dramatically decreases bone building. It also releases calcium from our bones and teeth.

I haven't heard back from my Dr yet, so don't know what the next step should be. I'm very concerned because my last DEXA was a lot worse than the one done two years prior.

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Why did the doc order this? Have you had other s/s of illness? Do you have chronic kidney disease?

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Why did the doc order this? Have you had other s/s of illness? Do you have chronic kidney disease?

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My endocrinologist ordered this test because my osteoporosis is getting worse.

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