Adrenal glands

[primrose123]

Can anyone advise me please regarding Hydrocortisone tablets? I take 1- 10mg in the morning +5 mg at lunchtime for an Adrenal gland problem, I was wondering if there is an alternative steroid that I could take in place of Hydrocortisone, as I have been on Hydrocortisone for quite some time now and my ankles are very badly swollen even though I have been taken Bumetanide 2 per day water tablets , my ankles are still badly swollen,so bad that I have great difficulty getting shoes on.... All advice will be greatly appreciated..Thank you in advance.. Primrose 123...x

[Trentz]

Hi Primrose123, it's gsp. How are you?

[primrose123 in reply to Trentz]

Lovely to hear from you Trentz, I am doing ok , just that I was diagnosed with a fungal infection and prescribed Hydrocortisone tablets which are making my ankles swell, I hope to be prescribed prednisolone as opposed to Hydrocortisone.. How are you doing now yourself Trentz? Hope all good & well with you..Take care, Primrose 123..x

[Trentz in reply to primrose123]

Sorry to hear about the fungal infection. I'm good thanks.

[primrose123 in reply to Trentz]

👍xx

[Izb1]

Can't advise on this Primrose, give the help line a ring they may have some advice for you 0300 222 5800 or go back to your gp x

[primrose123 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you lzb for your kind reply, I called the helpline, but just as you had suggested lzb they too advised me to contact my gp which I will do..Thanks again Izb.. Primrose 123.x

[Stanjory]

hi there. I have had adrenal suppression for many years and take 10mg hydrocortisone daily. Do you definitely know it’s that which is causing the swollen ankles? I can’t answer your question but do know there are some natural ways of trying to reduce ankle swelling. When I do get a swollen ankle it’s often related to hot weather. Hope you find a solution because I know how uncomfortable it can be.

[primrose123 in reply to Stanjory]

Thank you Stanjory for your kind advice, I think that the hydrocortisone tablets are causing my ankles to swell, as I have been elevating my feet & also been walking around the house & garden several times daily & I am on water tablets too, I have decided to contact my gp to see if there is an alternative tablet to hydrocortisone that perhaps will alleviate the swelling.. Thank again, Stanjory.. Primrose 123.x

[helen1946]

Ask your doctor if compression socks could help.my husband had bad swelling on lower legs and every time he knocked them skin would tearnor bruise he has improved 100% since wearing his.

[primrose123 in reply to helen1946]

Thank you helen1946 for your kind words & advice, I will be contacting my gp & as you advised helen1946, I will ask my doctor if compression socks could help.. Thanks again, helen1946.. Primrose 123,x