I am 34 and was referred by endocrine doctor to take Dexamethasone Oral (1000mg) for a test. i'm suppose to take the pill at night and have a blood test in the morning.
I have chronic gastritis and suffered before several horrible attacks (I fainted and almost couldn't breath). I had serious anemia (low ferritin & iron levels )for almost 3 years because of this infection and it took me long time to fix it.
Everything I find says not to use it in pregnancy because it can cause birth defects or abortion.
At the same time, it can be used in cases where the need for the drug outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is commonly used to help the lungs develop if preterm birth is imminent. I would discuss this with your doctor until you are satisfied with your knowledge and their reasoning behind using it.
Never be afraid to question a doctor. They won't think you are questioning their ability.
No problem. :) I've had the dexamethasone suppression test when Cushing's was suspected. My results were normal and my symptoms are actually due to severe insulin resistance.
WebMD - Cortisol in Urine:
"High values:
* One cause of Cushing's syndrome is Cushing's disease, a condition caused by a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland (adenoma).
Thrush and oral lichen planus can easily be confused. Lichen planus is an auto-immune disease and there is no cure... only treatment for the symptoms. I have had lichen planus for about 8 years now. It began on the skin on my legs, feet and chest but I didn't get it diagnosed until I had a few bouts of what I thought was thrush. My dermatologist diagnosed it with a skin biopsy on my chest - he didn't want me to have to have a mouth biopsy.
My dentist gives me my shot and see another patient, by the time he got back to me I was fully numb. and the numbness last for 8 - 12 hours. I am highly allergic to lidocaine it puts me into anaphylactic shock, I have an epipen but sa that I don't have to use that I just make sure everyone is doing their job and I always wear my medic alert bracelet.
Dexamethasone may increase her IOP so she needs her IOP to be monitored closely.
does dexamethasone cause a cycle change in my period? im taking dexamethasone now for NCAH. I am currently going thru alot of symptoms such as super bloated, frequent urination, larger and darker nipple and areola, queasy in the morning, more tired than usual, hungry all the time and some heart burn.
Am i pregnant or is this the dexamethasone
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ve had quite a few stellate ganglion blocks and have had some success. They thought the lidocaine infusion might help the other pain I deal with and kill two (or more) birds at the same time so to speak.
KittKat23-78, Sorry the infusion didn't help you!! I hadn't heard about having several a few days apart; I'll have to ask about it. Mine is (at least one) being paid for by worker's comp. I'm hopeful but also trying to keep things realistic and in perspective.
left pointer finger, at work i stuck a cedar sliver under the nail past the start point of the nail. I attempted to pull it out and it broke off. only 1/4 inch came out so a good 1/2 inch is still in there i can see it thru the nail. I attempted to cut and split the nail with razor blade but once i got part way thru nail it hurt bad. my co-worker gave me a new 10ml bottle of lidocaine, he uses it to give himself stitches.
Has anyone ever been prescribed this for genital outbreaks or PHN? My doctor did for PHN. I just tried it for the first time it hurt to apply and doesn't feel the most pleasant now. Has anyone ever used this and what was your experience?
My doctor had me do the dexamethasone suppression test. I had my levels tested when she said at 8am and my cortisol came back below range at 0.8. The range was 4.0-22.0. Could this very low level explain the weight gain? What does this low level mean?
1 mcg/dl) and he told me over the phone that the only thing that was high was my testosterone and that I have PCOS and that I have a non-functioning microadenoma and I WOULD NOT INTERFER WITH MY DEPLOYING IN NOV. He did not mention my cortisol being elevated or my lh being higher then fsh the rest of my results are in range from what i can tell my prolactin is 16.40 I am sort of stuck with the dr given to me being in the military. I really want a second opinion but I only can get that one time.
My friend has a bad case of pcos and shes been on Metformin, Clomid, Dexamethasone.. Is there anything else she can do or try to get prego..
Can someone help? Had 10mg dexamethasone to suppress my cortisol level! Blood taken at 9 am the following morning and the result is 28?? Can anyone interpret?? Is this normal? Low? Or still high for being supressed?? I'm going insane.....
Diagnosis of Cushing’s is by dexamethasone suppression test where cortisol and ACTH level are determined after giving dexamethasone. Alternatively a 24 hour cortisol measure is done.
Please consult your doctor regarding this. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history.
I got pregnate with my daughter 9 years ago on Clomid 150mg. I got pregnate on the 6 month taking clomid. I had recently been on the same 150mg of Clomid with no luck ovulating. I have since been sent to specialist and they have me on Femera and Ovidrel trigger shot. I didn't get pregnate the first month but I did however ovulate which I wasn't doing on clomid do my fingers are crossed and hope it works. I know several people who have been successful on Clomid.
I am a 25 year old female and I had a seizure while having dental work done about 3 weeks ago. I had been given lidocaine and nitrous oxide. Following the appointment, I went to a neurologist and had a CT scan and an MRI done. Both showed no brain abnormalities. I had eclampsia 4 years ago and had seizures which resulted in the early delivery of my child. Aside from my seizures 4 years ago, I had no previous history of seizure disorder.
I would feel a whole lot better without using any anesthetic during the procedure since I had a terrible experience back in 1989 when I was given a skin test for Lidocaine and Meprivacaine? both WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE,YES,WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE and I made sure of that before the skin test.They had to discontinue the Lidocaine because of heart side effects.But they finished with the other one and they thought that everything was fine and sent me home..The next day,BOOM! they hit with a vengence..P.
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