Cortisol Deficiency Suspected

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

I have been suffering from allergies since around 6yrs. due which have been prescribed Cortisol,hydrocortisone,Dexamethasone. My allergies symptom comes back immediately within a week of leaving prednisone . Last cortisol test on 10/05 showed levels at 0.6 @8AM. while 2 years back it was 5 @10:30AM. I suspect I have adrenal deficiency?any relief?

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Dr. Griddaluru Veera Chanukya Endocrinologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Griddaluru Veera Chanukya

Endocrinologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

Now a days there are steroid sparing regimens for allergies.Firstly consult a Dermatologist.And you may need to be tapered off from steroids by Endocrinologist.Regards

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