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@larryf954

Thanks for that information- I’ve sent my test results to the MO and I’m awaiting / hoping for feedback. The AM results are:
Cortisone 13.7
ACTH 55.5
My research shows that the elevated ACTH (in normal range) level indicates that the pituitary gland is overworking to get the adrenal glands to produce more cortisol. As a consequence the adrenals still need support.

However, the cortisol is in the normal range also, so I think it’s the symptoms that is telling chatGPT that I still need the prednisone. Any further feedback is appreciated.

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | 4 days ago

Being a PMR sufferer it is common for your cortisone to be in normal range. It is very difficult to have an accurate test while taking any amount of prednisone. So Dr. wont even bother, Most of the time an endocrinologist will require that you are less than 3mg day then testing is done at least 24hrs after your last dose. But even this testing is suspect whether its accurate. My guess is you are correct though. Adrenals are still trying to restart.

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