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Cortisol deficiency, but with weight gain

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 10 4:57am | Replies (91)
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"Pituitary isn’t function"
Did you have an ACTH test or an MRI in addition?
A "stim test" is a type of medical test that measures how well a specific gland in the body responds to a stimulating hormone. Different types of stimulation tests exist, such as the ACTH stimulation test for the adrenal glands or a growth hormone stimulation test for the pituitary gland. These tests are used to diagnose conditions like adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's disease, or growth hormone deficiency.
https://swaresearch.blogspot.com/2023/10/cortisol-endocrine-system-hypothalamic.html

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ncrn185 | @ncrn185 | Dec 2 10:22am

@swalex
Yes, I had stim test completed and they discovered my pituitary isn’t functioning as well as my adrenals. I’m on Genotropin subcutaneous every day.
I failed the cortisol pills after months and they now have me on a continuous cortisol pump since Sept.
It has been life changing but I’m having a few side effects with the generic hydrocortisone . And still haven’t lost any weight.

For those on genotropin what is your dosage ?

Appreciate the feedback so I can take back to my doc .

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