Adrenal glands a factor?

[Collsie77]

Adrenal glands

[piglette]

Did you have a question on adrenal glands?

[Collsie77 in reply to piglette]

Thank you for reaching out. I'm new at this and figuring out how to maneuver the site. I was never part of a forum and feel so blessed that I stumbled across this by "accident." I did read the info on adrenal glands. After all this time seeing my rheumatologist I am surprised that he never even mentioned anything about the adrenal glands. Very interesting and helpful.Thank you again

[piglette in reply to Collsie77]

I have a suspicion that not many rheumatologists do!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

Mention - or know?

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

Both!!

[Bcol]

Morning Collsie77, looking at your profile, you seem to be going through a rough time. Is there anything we can help you with?

[Collsie77 in reply to Bcol]

Thank you. Right now I am trying to figure out what and how to work my way thru this site. Can you give me a few instructions? Also are we able to read the answers to other people's questions?

[Bcol in reply to Collsie77]

Hi, you should be able to see everybody's posts and the answers. Are you using a Mobile, Tab or computer? You will/may get different views and amount of information if using a small device. Think there are quite a few on the site who have sleep problems.

A read of everything in the FAQ's section will give you lots of help, advice and things to think about trying.

[Collsie77 in reply to Bcol]

Thank you

[Collsie77 in reply to Bcol]

Thank you

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hi,

Here’s a general post on adrenal glands - healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

And there are more posts under this - please have a look - healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

..and then come back with any specific questions.

[Collsie77 in reply to DorsetLady]

Hi. I read everything on adrenal glands. Thank you so much. Do you take vitamins C, ,B5, B6, etc? How many mg of each aside from foods? Also, a significant problem for me is sleeping at night, often only 4 hours. I'm not worried, thinking or stressing. I fall asleep for 2 hrs, then wake up and lie awake for hours. I change rooms and eventually watch TV, which I know I shouldn't do. Is this common for PMR sufferers? Thankful you for your help.

Collsie

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Collsie77]

Not so much the PMR (though it kept me awake) but the pred may lead to poor sleeping. Doesn't have any effect on my sleeping now - even at 15mg.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Collsie77]

see this post re sleeping - healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

Been off Pred for 5 years, but still take Calcium/VitD as prescribed by GP; have taken VitC (500mg) for years; now added in VitE (400iu) & VitK2 (100mcg) Mk7 - but you do need to check with GP/pharmacist before you add in any.

[Collsie77 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Collsie77]

PS forgot to say I take no supplements except vit D but eat a very good diet so I doubt I'm short of much in the way of nutrients. I used to take calcium but had bladder problems so decided to cut the supplement and eat more cheese. Tastes better by any standard

[Collsie77]

Yeah, I’m really annoyed with my doc. Never seems too interested and never gives me more info. I learned more here in 10 days than I have from him in years. I’m looking for a new doc.