I have been for my 4th immunotherapy today and been told that my cortisol levels are lowering, but not to the point they need to do anything about them for now. Starting to worry a little now as it is the 2nd time these have lowered, has anyone else had this happen and led to any immune/health problems?
Hi Friends82
Welcome to the forum, I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum. While I don't have the relevant experience I noticed that you haven't had any replies yet so I thought I'd reply to you to welcome you to the Community.
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Best wishes
Daisy53
Hi I have e been diagnosed with Adrenal insufficiency and underactive thyroid due to the immunotherapy.The adrenal insufficiency is when your body doesn't make enough cortisol.Im on steriods for life and need to carry an emergency injection at all times.I wouldn't change having the immunotherapy as I achieved NED.Hopefully yours will start to go back up xx
Oh ok thank you for your advice. I have only 1 more treatment to go so hopefully my levels will be ok
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