Experiences with

Hydrocortisone

on a less dose of Hydrocortisone, I have been taking antihistamine tablets for the past 4 days + applying hydrocortisone cream but so far does not seem to be helping much.

She was advised that taking hydrocortisone with prednisone then slowly tapering off prednisone might work for her. Has anyone had experience with hydrocortisone to taper off prednisone.....? Thanks for any advice Expat Ray

Good evening This seems like a very knowledgeable group about hydrocortisone. I have been taking 30mg per day in divided doses (10, 10, 5, 5mg) for adrenal insufficiency that wasn't this time responding to 20mg without dizziness still.

As part of peri-operative care, my normal daily dose of 5mg methyl pred has been supplemented with four 500mg daily IV infusions of hydrocortisone. I've had this for 48 hours and the surgeon now says I'm ready for discharge.

7 of course but still have the same symptoms, I found last time I took 8 prednisolone for 5 days worked better for me, could anyone advise me that could I changeover to 5 day course of prednisolone as opposed to hydrocortisone for the remainder of the course?

Anyone else had this method used to replace pred before the adrenal tests , they have given me 2 months worth of hydrocortisone tablets.

Last month my endo did ACTH testing and said my Adrenal glands are not working and to increase hydrocortisone to 3tabs in am and 1 tab in Pm. I’m sure this explains why I have been feeling so poorly and the little increase helps.

After 8.5 years on pred I'd forgotten how I used to get random patches of rough itchy skin that were cured by hydrocortisone ointment and a particular skin cream (the cream not enough by itself).

I’ve been taking hydrocortisone for about 3 months via a functional doctor. I’ve just realised I’m on the last strip and wondering if I should be weaning off, and if so how? I do need to make a review appointment but won’t get one before I run out. Any help much appreciated thanks!

Should I increase hydrocortisone or wait it out til Monday? Thanks in advance. I had been doing pretty well and was quite disappointed with adrenal test result. Peggy

I’ve had a terrible time with 2 grains of NDT and have returned to using hydrocortisone at 5mg am 2.5 lunchtime alongside 1/2 armour at bedtime. 1/2 armour is all I can manage without crashing. The HC brings immediate relief.

I have asthma /, bronchiectasis & adrenal insufficiency, I received both my Flu/ Covid jab a few days ago & I have now got flu symptoms & feeling breathless, I am on 15 mg per day of Hydrocortisone tablets + symbicort inhaler ( 2 puffs am + 2 puffs pm) I felt fine before receiving those jabs,...

Anyone else had experience with going on hydrocortisone from prednisone after symptoms of adrenal insufficiency? Endocrinologist saying maybe she can get me off medication when I reach 10 mg.

HelloI'm starting hydrocortisone treatment for adrenal dysfunction. Does anyone know if this will effect b12? Am I OK to continue with EOD injections? I'm wondering now if my symptoms are due to adrenal issues and not b12. Although my b12 before supplements was 215.

They are all certain I should improve on the Hydrocortisone but I am not. I have a synathacan test next week. Any comments welcome and appreciated.

They are all certain I should improve on the Hydrocortisone but I am not. I have a synathacan test next week. Any comments welcome and appreciated.

However, private endo has said he wants to trial a low dose of hydrocortisone to see if it helps my symptoms of chronic fatigue, headaches, muscle aches etc. etc. I’m nervous to trial a steroid when I don’t have Addison’s tbh - has anyone had any experience of this?

They are referring me to an endocrinologist, and he says they may use hydrocortisone conversion. I've never heard of that. Anyone else had it and did it work? Caroline xx

I took 5mg of hydrocortisone about an hour ago and now feel slightly better. Is adrenal output taxed on such a small procedure?

I have recently been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency, I am now on hydrocortisone medication,I am wondering if anyone with this condition is receiving alternative treatment for this condition, I am currently awaiting results of blood tests from the Endocrinologist & also have to have bone density