« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 01:19:24 PM »
How were your sodium and potassium levels?
That's interesting that you would be advised to not take steroids if your cortisol is low. We have been instructed to give prednisone during times of illness or stress to boost cortisol levels in our dog with Addison's Disease.
Treatment
Blood tests must be performed to verify levels of cortisol and other hormones that stimulate the release of cortisol. Treatment consists of medication to replace the cortisol (hydrocortisone or prednisone) and to correct imbalances of other elements such as sodium and potassium, which are influenced by the level of cortisol in the blood. Additionally, the physician will screen for any other conditions or diseases that may impact cortisol production. If found, these would have to be treated.
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