Posted by raybakes on October 1, 2004, at 12:46:23 [reposted on October 2, 2004, at 2:44:01 | original URL]
In reply to Questions about HPA axus and Endocrinologist, posted by iris2 on October 1, 2004, at 11:46:13
> I am going to see an endocrinologist next week. I have elevated Prolactin level which I think is caused by Amisulpride. I need to have him evaluate this. It is causing me not to have my period.
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> I also suffer from severe depression and a lot of immune deseases. I thought it would be prudent to have my cortisol tested but I cannot figure out what specific tests to ask him for. And if the tests do show increased cortisol than I am also unsure as to the treatment.
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> I would apprecaite any suggestions as to what to ask him to do.
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> ireneHi, got a few abstracts you might like to read, but first did you know that prolactin inhibitory hormone is actually dopamine. Prolactin is also influenced by insulin and cortisol, and prolactin also has a profound effect on the immune system. Prolactin has also been found to be high in autoimmune disease.
Pituitary hormones that might be worth asking about... prolactin, TSH, LH, FSH, ACTH. Hope it's not too complicated!!
Ray
PS the interleukins that prolactin upregulates in the immune system are related to inflammation and depression.
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