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notashrimpwimp:
 :footinmouth:

So, my overall IgE went up, and there was a confirmation of papaya allergy. She is :hiding: concerned about my cortisol.

CMdeux:
Sorry about the papaya.

Did the doc indicate why s/he was concerned about cortisol?

nameless:
same question here, plus, did your doctor refer you to an endocrinologist or a specialist?

Adrienne

maeve:
Perhaps the doctor is worried about stress?  DD and I were tested for our cortisol levels as part of a study Hopkins is doing related to food challenges and stress.  A sample (saliva) was taken the morning of DD's challenge and then we provided a sample 2 weeks later (we were sent home with a kit and mailer). 

notashrimpwimp:
My level was below 1.4 when it should be between 6-25.

She plans to have me retest in November plus never take steroids or aspirin again.

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