Urine test for steroids

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Avatar f tn He has had urine test and they have asked him for second urine test in red top bottle an midstream urine test. Would they ask for second test if an std was present in first. I took chlamydia test 5 days ago which is negative so I know we don't have that.
Avatar f tn Is the ASI test a saliva test? Can any doctor order this test? I want to get the test done. I have all of the symptoms of abnormal levels of andrenal hormones.
1040373 tn?1273687488 Did they test you for urinary retention during the test? When I had mine done, I came to the appointment with a full bladder, then went in this toilet thingy (measured how much I went) and then the tech inserted the cath and got out the rest of the urine. She determined I retained about 130 ccs of urine. It was weird because I could have sworn I was empty.
Avatar f tn I am a newly diagnosed lupus patient but have been told there is no lupus involvement. I received IV steroids for a couple of days for my lupus and I noticed a change in my eyesight. (better) I was put on 20mg of prednisone for 1 1/2 months and then I was put on 40mg prednisone for a week. I noticed that my eyesight was getting better. Personally I dont know if my eye problems have anything to do with the lupus.
Avatar f tn I'm 28 yrs old & i have been married for 2 yrs. I got laproscopy done an year ago & from that point of time, i had blood in my urine which was discovered when urine test was done by my gynicologist. So nearly for 8 months this is the same it has not decreased but the amount of blood has been increased & now they have recommended to a urologists.i would like to know the reason & also anything to worried in this case as i'm bit afraid....
Avatar m tn Hook and Dr Handsfield mean when they state that high doses of steroids could effect antibody hiv testing result.
905502 tn?1245176370 I am doing the 11PM - 8 AM dex suppression test, 24 hour urine, and midnight saliva test for Cushings. Seems they are all fairly unreliable. My dr. has ordered eacha few times. Maybe this time they will come back with something. Good luck Jab!
Avatar f tn But if you are showing other symptoms of exogenous cushing’s syndrome(due to long term use of steroids)like muscle weakness,striae,depression,anxiety,hirsutism and high BP,then pls get yourself evaluated by an endocrinologist.You may need tests like urine test for cortisol,ACTH levels,fasting blood glucose,serum potassium,saliva test and bone density test.
Avatar m tn Though there is some connection between long-term use of steroids and reduced sperm count, I have not heard that taking steroids will cause sterility. The Mayo Clinic site says "Long-term anabolic steroid use can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility." Unfortunately for your situation, "decrease" doesn't mean "erase," and I'd wonder if the guy's steroid use would count as what they mean by "long term" anyway.
Avatar f tn The problem can lie either within the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands themselves. It is also seen in people who receive exogenous steroids for some reason. This is diagnosed using a 24 hour urine free cortisol level and a low dose dexamethasone suppression test. The treatment depends on the identified cause. I would also like to know if a complete blood count has been done for you.
Avatar m tn I assume you are wanting to know for sports reasons, there would be absolutely no issue with Advair on an employment test. Asthma steroids are corticosteroids. Drug testing for sports are looking for anabolic (sp?) steroids. So you will be fine. If you have been on oral prednisone, there could be a problem if you are close to a competition. You should talk this over with your dr so that they know your concerns about passing drug tests and keep you away from them.
Avatar f tn from the tests. He then ordered another Western Blot through IGENEX and amox for 7 days with 3 urine samples to be tested by IGENEX. If these tests come back negative he said that he will rule out Lyme. My question is why another Western Blot if we already know it is negative and antibodies may be "hiding"? Does the fact that it is being sent to IGENEX make a difference? Just curious about his choice of testing.
Avatar f tn My doctor has an assistant, not a nurse, who assists her with checking patient vitals, etc. the assistant makes frequent demands for a urine test...4 in the last 8 months which seem excessive to me. She gets quite testy if I am unable to comply and has left an unpleasant message on my phone once. Today she brought me a full paper cup of water and insisted I drink it. Am I legally required to submit to these tests? Is there a certain number of urine tests required per year?
Avatar f tn I suggest that you write down a list of questions that you have for the doctor prior to going with your mom for her appointment. This way, you can be sure to get all of your questions answered. It can be so hard to remember questions off the top of your head when you go into an appointment, so having a list can be very helpful. Good luck to you and your mom. Bridget PS- If your mom has not had a second opinion from a neurologist, it may be a good idea to do so.
905502 tn?1245176370 If you were taking the steroids for general fatigue body aches etc then you must look at the various causes for these symptoms like anemia, diabetes, thyroid problems, low protein, low iron, VitD or B deficiency etc. I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor and also that you took the test and how you felt. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind.
Avatar n tn AFTER TAKING CITRALKA(THE ALLOPATH LIQUID MEDICINE) FOR URINE INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY,IT IS FOUND TO DEVELOP MORE ACIDITY.PL SUGGEST OTHER ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE OR TO REMOVE ACIDITY IN PREGNANCY.
Avatar f tn After months and months of testing I just got a high ANA test result. The various antibodies that my doctor tested me for all came back negative. Now he wants to diagnose me with something like "Nonspecific Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorder". I am suppose to see him in 2 weeks and we will discuss starting some type of steroid treatment. What tests should I ask for before starting the steroids? Any ideas of how to get a more specific diagnosis?
Avatar m tn I was on oral prednisone (20-80 mg/day) plus occasional injections of methylpred or dexamethasone for about 2 years for severe RA. About 1.5 years ago I weaned off the steroids. I have had low level, but increasing anxiety since then. Recently I developed severe anxiety and depression. Is it possible that my adrenal glands never fully recovered and have been just puttering along? Or would I have had a major crash much sooner than this.
751951 tn?1406632863 I was listening to an MS Specialist this week and he said steroids do nothing for the outcome. They are used for relief at the time. Basically they are one of the few old tricks and since science has little to offer an MS patient they fall back on steroids. I am not sure if this true but I have had two Doctors say even massive steroids at the beginning of ON will not stop the permanent damage. I am one of the few with MS who has never needed steroids. I am hoping it stays that way.
Avatar m tn Good Day Doc, I had a protected sex encounter with a sex worker about 3 weeks ago. At the third day of my exposure, i did an Urine Culture Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Test result is negative. However, these few days i am having some weird tickling feeling on my penis. Sometimes, i can feel some sharp tickling at the tip of my penis, especially when i am walking. But, I do not feel any pain during my urination. My questions are: - Is the urine test on the 3rd day conclusive?
Avatar n tn When they test for M'done in urine (at least on a clinic) they test for it's metabolite (called EDDP for short) & it's ratio to creatinine levels, There is a drug called Bentyl (Dicycloverine) prescribed for IBS that can potentially cause a false positive. There may be others too. It also depends on how good the lab is that is doing the testing. Sometimes there's sloppy work or cross-contamination, particularly in the 'collection' phase. I'd request a retest.
Avatar m tn I've been going to a pain clinic for 2 years,for the last 5 times I have been given a urine tast .I've nothing to hide,but I had to pay 437.00 for the last test.As I am on disability and it is getting expensive.Last time I had to go in for a stimulator check they wanted me to take another urine test.I think that they are ripping me off.