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Questions about using hydrocortisone instead of cortex?
Hi everyone, *post for a friend* does anyone with confirmed low cortisol on a 4 point saliva test currently use HC? Beginning to wonder if cortex might not be enough as I am having a lot of intolerance symptoms persisting after armour dose increases.. (vitamin deficiencies all ruled out/optimised
Hi everyone, *post for a friend* does anyone with confirmed low cortisol on a 4 point saliva test currently use HC? Beginning to wonder if cortex might not be enough as I am having a lot of intolerance symptoms persisting after armour dose increases.. (vitamin deficiencies all ruled out/optimised
Beau55
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
The damn peaks and troughs
I wonder if this might resonate with anyone. I'm currently self-medicating for what I think is secondary hypo, 10 mg Hydrocortisone first thing and 50mcg Levo at bedtime. It's very early days with the meds but the hydrocortisone had an almost immediate positive effect. For the past 3/4 years I have had
I wonder if this might resonate with anyone. I'm currently self-medicating for what I think is secondary hypo, 10 mg Hydrocortisone first thing and 50mcg Levo at bedtime. It's very early days with the meds but the hydrocortisone had an almost immediate positive effect. For the past 3/4 years I have had
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
The need for FT4, FT3 and TSH tests
Hi. Sorry I've written about this before and cannot find the responses to my question. I have an appointment with my endocrinologist tomorrow morning. I asked if I could have Free T4 and T3 and TSH tests done. I made it clear in my request that I needed all 3. Frustratingly I had blood tests
Hi. Sorry I've written about this before and cannot find the responses to my question. I have an appointment with my endocrinologist tomorrow morning. I asked if I could have Free T4 and T3 and TSH tests done. I made it clear in my request that I needed all 3. Frustratingly I had blood tests
Dariab
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
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Self medicating hydrocortisone
TSH - 0.93 (0.23-5.6) ft4 - 12 (9-28) ft3 - 4.4 (3.1-6.8) acth - 19.8 (7.2-63.3) Testosterone 0.2 (0.3-1.7) Blood Cortisol -10.30am SST- 216 rising to 611 after synacthen injection I've consulted 2 endos within the past couple of months, I've outlined very clearly the symptoms I have and how they
TSH - 0.93 (0.23-5.6) ft4 - 12 (9-28) ft3 - 4.4 (3.1-6.8) acth - 19.8 (7.2-63.3) Testosterone 0.2 (0.3-1.7) Blood Cortisol -10.30am SST- 216 rising to 611 after synacthen injection I've consulted 2 endos within the past couple of months, I've outlined very clearly the symptoms I have and how they
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
It's not going well and I am feeling low.
As I have posted previously, on 21/08 at the behest of my Dr I started Hydrocortisone and reduced my Pred down to 7mg. (I note from my original post back then I write, [i]I am not full of energy even on 8mg...just plodding along[/i]. ) I felt good for a couple of weeks and dropped the Pred again.
As I have posted previously, on 21/08 at the behest of my Dr I started Hydrocortisone and reduced my Pred down to 7mg. (I note from my original post back then I write, [i]I am not full of energy even on 8mg...just plodding along[/i]. ) I felt good for a couple of weeks and dropped the Pred again.
IdasMum
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
My Dr appt this evening.
He wasn't unhappy with my rejig. I'd raised Pred to 7mg from 5mg and left off the lunchtime Hydrocortisone (20mg). He's okay'd me to stop the Hydrocortisone completely and referred me back to Rheumatologist to investigate potential Rheumatoid Arthritis in both hands. She'd mentioned my hands in
He wasn't unhappy with my rejig. I'd raised Pred to 7mg from 5mg and left off the lunchtime Hydrocortisone (20mg). He's okay'd me to stop the Hydrocortisone completely and referred me back to Rheumatologist to investigate potential Rheumatoid Arthritis in both hands. She'd mentioned my hands in
IdasMum
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Rash on penis
Ok so about 6 months ago I had sex with my wife when I noticed what looked like scratches on the tip of my penis. Didn't think anymore about it but I then noticed pain when pulling the foreskin back and it was tight like an elastic band being put around it. Then I noticed a red patch had formed on the
Ok so about 6 months ago I had sex with my wife when I noticed what looked like scratches on the tip of my penis. Didn't think anymore about it but I then noticed pain when pulling the foreskin back and it was tight like an elastic band being put around it. Then I noticed a red patch had formed on the
Merhaba61
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Men's Health Forum (Penis Health)
2 years ago
Just starting.....
Good morning. Over 8 years ago, I was diagnosed with secondary adrenal insufficiency and have been on hydrocortisone since. My bones are thinning and it is time to ween off this stuff and stay off!! I am currently on 15 milligrams a day. I got licorice root yesterday to replace the steroid and need
Good morning. Over 8 years ago, I was diagnosed with secondary adrenal insufficiency and have been on hydrocortisone since. My bones are thinning and it is time to ween off this stuff and stay off!! I am currently on 15 milligrams a day. I got licorice root yesterday to replace the steroid and need
Sewingmom
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Increase Pred. before hip surgery?
I'm having my second hip replacement this coming Saturday and wondering whether to increase Pred dose prior to it. I'm on 5mg (stayed there since May when I had the other hip done). I didn't increase it last time just took 5mg the morning of op and discussed hydrocortisone support with the anaesthetist
I'm having my second hip replacement this coming Saturday and wondering whether to increase Pred dose prior to it. I'm on 5mg (stayed there since May when I had the other hip done). I didn't increase it last time just took 5mg the morning of op and discussed hydrocortisone support with the anaesthetist
oscarandchloe
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
T4-T3 conversion issues
I was wondering if anyone who has known issues of an inability to convert sufficient T3 in order to feel well, could let me know what has worked well for you. I should say that I am 74 but am relatively active at times but need lots of rests throughout the day as I have ME/CFS diagnosed 21 years ago
I was wondering if anyone who has known issues of an inability to convert sufficient T3 in order to feel well, could let me know what has worked well for you. I should say that I am 74 but am relatively active at times but need lots of rests throughout the day as I have ME/CFS diagnosed 21 years ago
Snoopydog11
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Pain is now unrelenting. About to rejig meds.
I've been taking 5mg Pred for 4+ weeks (plus the 30mg Hydrocortisone in divided dose). You'll recall my Dr said it was too low too quickly. I decided to carry on as I'd got here (unscathed so far) and didn't want to go back. 4 weeks on my CRP has gone up to 6.1 after months at or around 4.3. I am
I've been taking 5mg Pred for 4+ weeks (plus the 30mg Hydrocortisone in divided dose). You'll recall my Dr said it was too low too quickly. I decided to carry on as I'd got here (unscathed so far) and didn't want to go back. 4 weeks on my CRP has gone up to 6.1 after months at or around 4.3. I am
IdasMum
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Hypothyroidism and fluctuating low cortisol. What to look for privately?
Can anyone direct me where to seek help for the low cortisol fluctuations I am experiencing? It seems I’m on my own trying to sort out low cortisol that isn’t severe enough on blood test to be worth the NHS exploring further. Due to increasing fatigue when my “usual” thyroid & cofactors lab results
Can anyone direct me where to seek help for the low cortisol fluctuations I am experiencing? It seems I’m on my own trying to sort out low cortisol that isn’t severe enough on blood test to be worth the NHS exploring further. Due to increasing fatigue when my “usual” thyroid & cofactors lab results
StillEverHopeful
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Low cortisol
Hi, I was wondering if someone could enlighten me about low cortisol. My boyfriend had 2 synachten tests done recently and was discharged from the endocrinologist saying that he'd like to reassure him that there's no evidence of anyandterior or posterior pituitary hormone disfunction and happy
Hi, I was wondering if someone could enlighten me about low cortisol. My boyfriend had 2 synachten tests done recently and was discharged from the endocrinologist saying that he'd like to reassure him that there's no evidence of anyandterior or posterior pituitary hormone disfunction and happy
snowmoon1
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
stuck in limbo
adrenal removal I had a Andrea all gland removed and the other adrenals gland didn’t wake up over a year ago . I constantly feel tired and sore joints . I am currently on 35mg of hydrocortisone per day . I have tried several times to reduce to 30mg per day but my body goes into adrenal crisis leading
adrenal removal I had a Andrea all gland removed and the other adrenals gland didn’t wake up over a year ago . I constantly feel tired and sore joints . I am currently on 35mg of hydrocortisone per day . I have tried several times to reduce to 30mg per day but my body goes into adrenal crisis leading
Sofabound
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
DHEA (& Cortisol)
Hello, I received these results today. I would appreciate it so much if someone could give me a steer on the DHEA aspect. I understand cortisol very well and clearly I have some form of adrenal insufficiency. I have 2 questions - 1. Do you think I need hydrocortisone from these results or can I
Hello, I received these results today. I would appreciate it so much if someone could give me a steer on the DHEA aspect. I understand cortisol very well and clearly I have some form of adrenal insufficiency. I have 2 questions - 1. Do you think I need hydrocortisone from these results or can I
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Could someone help advise what these skin growths/bumps would be? This might be quite long but any help would be great! :)
Hi all, I really hope somebody can advise me! Sorry if this is long. I've decided to finally post online and ask about this problem because I am getting nowhere with it with the GPs or the hospital (more on those later) So anyway, in August 2021, I noticed a red raised bump, looked similar to a spot
Hi all, I really hope somebody can advise me! Sorry if this is long. I've decided to finally post online and ask about this problem because I am getting nowhere with it with the GPs or the hospital (more on those later) So anyway, in August 2021, I noticed a red raised bump, looked similar to a spot
canaryfan86
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MY SKIN
2 years ago
Covid with adrenal insufficiency and atrial fibrillation.
Hello all I'd just like to let you all know that the NHS really does work ...at least it has for me. Short resume....PMR 2011, Prednisolone practically continuously in varying amounts ever since until this year when moved onto hydrocortisone 25mg spread over the day after 8.30am cortisol tests demonstrated
Hello all I'd just like to let you all know that the NHS really does work ...at least it has for me. Short resume....PMR 2011, Prednisolone practically continuously in varying amounts ever since until this year when moved onto hydrocortisone 25mg spread over the day after 8.30am cortisol tests demonstrated
Skodadet
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Help needed with these counts and Antibodies
Hi Looking for advice please on these counts for my partner who has Fibro, she has been under treatment from a Naturopath and is feeling much worse and her labs got worse. Any advice welcome. The treatment consisted of 4 drops of iodine a day based on patch test 8 hours?, plus over 1g of Phenyalanine
Hi Looking for advice please on these counts for my partner who has Fibro, she has been under treatment from a Naturopath and is feeling much worse and her labs got worse. Any advice welcome. The treatment consisted of 4 drops of iodine a day based on patch test 8 hours?, plus over 1g of Phenyalanine
ainslie
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Flare I think.
I've been aware of an aching, unlike any aching I have suffered with for several years. It's been around for about 2 weeks and is gradually intensifying towards late afternoon. Across my shoulders, my neck, my wrists. Not enough yet to stop me getting on with things but uncomfortable. Not addressed
I've been aware of an aching, unlike any aching I have suffered with for several years. It's been around for about 2 weeks and is gradually intensifying towards late afternoon. Across my shoulders, my neck, my wrists. Not enough yet to stop me getting on with things but uncomfortable. Not addressed
IdasMum
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Adrenals had it.........
After about 18 years or so with PMR it looks as though i am finally away from it....... My only success was tapering at a quarter Mg per month on a system similar to DSNS... Now i am left with inoperative Adrenal glands (so i am told )......from the long term pred use....... After a pile of tests
After about 18 years or so with PMR it looks as though i am finally away from it....... My only success was tapering at a quarter Mg per month on a system similar to DSNS... Now i am left with inoperative Adrenal glands (so i am told )......from the long term pred use....... After a pile of tests
billydownunder
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
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