Can you help me figure out if I have a problem with my cortisol levels?

[lynchdemartini]

I just came back for blood testing. I had to take 2 dexamethasone pills a night before & did not eat for 12 hrs. I took the test in the morning. I think I may have Cushing Syndrome.

[rumpled]

I also had Cushing's.

Your doc gave you the high dose dex test - is that your first test? That is an odd first test... Any other blood urine or saliva testing?

You did not suppress - but I cannot remember (ACK!!!) if you made the magic number - you are close but it might be 3.8 (the range is for normal testing).

If that is  your only test, your doc is an endummy and you have to find another. You need to find someone to test you properly. There are some links in the health pages to help you determine how to test. Error is all over and if you don't do it right, it is crazy.

I personally failed every stim test. I had pit Cushing's. It is a better test of location (source) than elimination.

I hate dex - and it has a long half life so now you have to wait a long time to test.

[lynchdemartini]

My Symptoms:
Upper body obesity, dark purple stretch marks all over stomach & upper thighs.
Breasts can not lose weight and have lots of fat stored.
Round face.
Upper arms & upper thighs gain fat that is hard to remove, no matter how much exercise.
A bruise on the side of my right hip still remains after 5 months.
Facial hair grows quickly.
Feeling fatigued 24/7.
Muscles feel weak.
Loss of vision.
Can't stop eating.
Anxiety, depression.
High blood pressure.
Stool 3-5 days intervals.
Loss of sex drive.
Problem falling asleep at night. Easier to sleep around 6am-10am.
Develop cysts on my butt after sitting for too long.