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HC - making me feel worse
Hi everyone,. From May year i reluctantly self medicated with hydrocortisone 20mg after saliva test showed really low in all 4 points. I initially felt well , drowsiness and feeling groggily in the mornings disappeared along with headaches and yawning all day long. I still needed naps here and there
Hi everyone,. From May year i reluctantly self medicated with hydrocortisone 20mg after saliva test showed really low in all 4 points. I initially felt well , drowsiness and feeling groggily in the mornings disappeared along with headaches and yawning all day long. I still needed naps here and there
Maya_83
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Itch, scratch, repeat......
Hi all.Hope you are as well as you can be. I wasn't going to post this but if another person can relate it will help to know If this is common with others who have lupus and sjogrens or other auto immune related.I've had a really itchy vulva on one side and also in one armpit which has a sore. It's
Hi all.Hope you are as well as you can be. I wasn't going to post this but if another person can relate it will help to know If this is common with others who have lupus and sjogrens or other auto immune related.I've had a really itchy vulva on one side and also in one armpit which has a sore. It's
Lucylou72
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LUPUS UK
4 months ago
Hypo after all?
Hello everyone, this is my first post, though I’ve been gleaning pearls of wisdom from this site for a couple of years, so thank you all! I’m a 60-year-old male. I’ve had chronic fatigue since 1988; tight forehead pain and a horrible “saturated brain” feeling since the late 1990s (brought on by reading
Hello everyone, this is my first post, though I’ve been gleaning pearls of wisdom from this site for a couple of years, so thank you all! I’m a 60-year-old male. I’ve had chronic fatigue since 1988; tight forehead pain and a horrible “saturated brain” feeling since the late 1990s (brought on by reading
KingJohnVII
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
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Swap from 4mg pred
dear all I have been prescribed 10 mg hydrocortisone swapping from 4mg pred as from yesterday. things are a bit of a struggle anyway as I’m 3weeks post total reverse shoulder replacement - in a sling for another 3 weeks when more intensive physio will start. I experienced a bit of a crisis a week
dear all I have been prescribed 10 mg hydrocortisone swapping from 4mg pred as from yesterday. things are a bit of a struggle anyway as I’m 3weeks post total reverse shoulder replacement - in a sling for another 3 weeks when more intensive physio will start. I experienced a bit of a crisis a week
AnniesRyder5
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Is it discoid lupus?
Hi fellow lupus warriors I posted a few weeks ago about an ulcer on my leg that wouldn't heal. After oral antibiotics that had no effect, the Dr found a stronger antibiotic cream that cleared up the infection. Hooray! But in the meantime I keep getting more bumps. I thought it was a coincidence,
Hi fellow lupus warriors I posted a few weeks ago about an ulcer on my leg that wouldn't heal. After oral antibiotics that had no effect, the Dr found a stronger antibiotic cream that cleared up the infection. Hooray! But in the meantime I keep getting more bumps. I thought it was a coincidence,
lupus_paradise
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LUPUS UK
5 months ago
Skin problems at low dose
I was so happy to finally get down to 5mg after 4+ years PMR and GCA...though attempts to get below this are so far not working but I am being patient. However 6 weeks ago I woke up to an itchy rash on my back and still have it. Diagnosed via photos and text with gp (4 week wait for f2f appt) as eczema
I was so happy to finally get down to 5mg after 4+ years PMR and GCA...though attempts to get below this are so far not working but I am being patient. However 6 weeks ago I woke up to an itchy rash on my back and still have it. Diagnosed via photos and text with gp (4 week wait for f2f appt) as eczema
Waves2
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Adrenal Insufficiency and reducing steroid inhaler
Hi,I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency last year and have been stable on 20mg of hydrocortisone. My respiratory consultant has reduced me from 2 puffs twice a day of 160 Alvesco to 3 puffs once a day. Now I'm feeling unwell. Could the reduction in my inhaler be impacting my adrenal insuffiency
Hi,I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency last year and have been stable on 20mg of hydrocortisone. My respiratory consultant has reduced me from 2 puffs twice a day of 160 Alvesco to 3 puffs once a day. Now I'm feeling unwell. Could the reduction in my inhaler be impacting my adrenal insuffiency
Kodimp
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Asthma Community Forum
7 months ago
How is your skin?
I recall folks posting about skin issues and AMN a few years back, or did they? Never mind try this for size. Been going on for months and months now, When I'd get my head down on the pillow at night, within minutes it was like my head was crawling, the itching would soon start, heating up. Couldn't
I recall folks posting about skin issues and AMN a few years back, or did they? Never mind try this for size. Been going on for months and months now, When I'd get my head down on the pillow at night, within minutes it was like my head was crawling, the itching would soon start, heating up. Couldn't
monkeybus
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AMN EASIER
5 months ago
referral - why?
My rheumatologist referred me to an endocrinologist because like many others I was struggling a bit reducing. I was on 4mg of pred. Apparently my synacthen test showed a normal basal level and a post of 432 - suboptimal but near normal. However the endocrinologist said he was “unsure whether it would
My rheumatologist referred me to an endocrinologist because like many others I was struggling a bit reducing. I was on 4mg of pred. Apparently my synacthen test showed a normal basal level and a post of 432 - suboptimal but near normal. However the endocrinologist said he was “unsure whether it would
AnniesRyder5
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Fatigue, coma naps and pituitary
Hey everyone, Has anyone experienced such bouts of fatigue where you fall asleep and you just have to fall asleep that given moment and you are gone for an hour? This started happening to me in July last year, but got increasingly worse over time. I thought it was my iron, but I fixed that with iron
Hey everyone, Has anyone experienced such bouts of fatigue where you fall asleep and you just have to fall asleep that given moment and you are gone for an hour? This started happening to me in July last year, but got increasingly worse over time. I thought it was my iron, but I fixed that with iron
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Cutaneous lupus
Hi, I've just joined the group following a diagnosis of cutaneous lupus. My skin is affected on my arms, shoulders, back and chest and a few smaller spots on legs. I am waiting to see the dermatologist again so they can start hydroxychloroquine. In the meantime I am applying SPF 50 to the affected areas
Hi, I've just joined the group following a diagnosis of cutaneous lupus. My skin is affected on my arms, shoulders, back and chest and a few smaller spots on legs. I am waiting to see the dermatologist again so they can start hydroxychloroquine. In the meantime I am applying SPF 50 to the affected areas
Biscay
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LUPUS UK
6 months ago
Anxiety/worry and extreme itching
I need to vent because this thing is driving me crazy. I've had anxiety off and for most of my life and am used to the symptoms and the ways to deal with them. The last three weeks or so, I've been under a lot of stress and starting having random, intense itching. It started as just my hands, then my
I need to vent because this thing is driving me crazy. I've had anxiety off and for most of my life and am used to the symptoms and the ways to deal with them. The last three weeks or so, I've been under a lot of stress and starting having random, intense itching. It started as just my hands, then my
Grandmaof3
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Anxiety and Depression Support
8 months ago
Another update on potential meds intolerance
Hey everyone,I have trouble tolerating thyroid meds despite trying different combos, even different NDT med types etc, while it hasn't been a problem before, it was smooth sailing on Armour and great increasing, until I crashed mid 2017. Currently on 2.375 gr Armour and 5 mcg Thybon t3. My salivary cortisol
Hey everyone,I have trouble tolerating thyroid meds despite trying different combos, even different NDT med types etc, while it hasn't been a problem before, it was smooth sailing on Armour and great increasing, until I crashed mid 2017. Currently on 2.375 gr Armour and 5 mcg Thybon t3. My salivary cortisol
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Bitter Taste In Mouth
I have had a persistent bitter taste in my mouth since the end of December and the only respite that I get from it is either when I am sleeping, eating or drinking! It’s so bad that it is making me feel quite unwell! I am doing everything that has been advised eg drinking lots of water, brushing teeth
I have had a persistent bitter taste in my mouth since the end of December and the only respite that I get from it is either when I am sleeping, eating or drinking! It’s so bad that it is making me feel quite unwell! I am doing everything that has been advised eg drinking lots of water, brushing teeth
LizMitchell
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
anyone with Churg Strauss come off all medication?
hello I have a dilemma as I see 2 consultants from different hospitals- one is a rheumatologist from my local hospital and the other is a Vasculitis specialist from the rheumatology team at Manchester Royal. They both have very different opinions about whether I should come off my medication. I am
hello I have a dilemma as I see 2 consultants from different hospitals- one is a rheumatologist from my local hospital and the other is a Vasculitis specialist from the rheumatology team at Manchester Royal. They both have very different opinions about whether I should come off my medication. I am
Katie18
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Vasculitis UK
8 months ago
Update on my journey of elimination
Hello everyone, I'm a 39 yrs old female. Some months ago I started my elimination process. I haven't been feeling well for the last 6.5 years, in and out of jobs and life in general. I was doing great on 3 gr of Armour for 2 years up until mid 2017 and then crashed. Trying to resolve the mystery of
Hello everyone, I'm a 39 yrs old female. Some months ago I started my elimination process. I haven't been feeling well for the last 6.5 years, in and out of jobs and life in general. I was doing great on 3 gr of Armour for 2 years up until mid 2017 and then crashed. Trying to resolve the mystery of
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
The correct way to ween down on hydrocortisone? Advice please.
My last post was when I was just starting on 20mg of hydrocortisone changing from prednisolone and needed advice. Further down the line more advice needed please. On Monday I tested Covid ‘Positive’ I had avoided it since the first day that dreaded name was on everyone’s lips so it was a shock to find
My last post was when I was just starting on 20mg of hydrocortisone changing from prednisolone and needed advice. Further down the line more advice needed please. On Monday I tested Covid ‘Positive’ I had avoided it since the first day that dreaded name was on everyone’s lips so it was a shock to find
Suffolklady
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Low cortisol/adrenal insufficiency
Hello, AI is a very new subject for me and looking to speak to people with similar issue. In May 23 I started to have bowel issues and in August 2023 I was diagnosed with Lymphatic colitis where I have been put on steroids for 12 weeks (budesonide 9mg to be exact) Since 2023 I have experience tiredness
Hello, AI is a very new subject for me and looking to speak to people with similar issue. In May 23 I started to have bowel issues and in August 2023 I was diagnosed with Lymphatic colitis where I have been put on steroids for 12 weeks (budesonide 9mg to be exact) Since 2023 I have experience tiredness
Kamsi86
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Adrenal insufficiency
After 3.5 years on Prednisolone and 1 year of Toccilizumab for GCA including sight loss (late diagnosis), starting at 60mg, I got down to 2mg following a Synacthen test in June 23 which apparently proved my adrenal glands were capable of working. However I couldn’t function at all, extreme fatigue,
After 3.5 years on Prednisolone and 1 year of Toccilizumab for GCA including sight loss (late diagnosis), starting at 60mg, I got down to 2mg following a Synacthen test in June 23 which apparently proved my adrenal glands were capable of working. However I couldn’t function at all, extreme fatigue,
Forestlady
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Seretide and Addisons disease
I was diagnosed with Addisons in May 2023 and have been using inhaled steroids / seretide for chronic Asthma for 20+ years. My endocrine consultant told me to stop taking my seretide which I declined to do, as Asthma extremely well controlled, unless he refers me to Asthma team at hospital to manage
I was diagnosed with Addisons in May 2023 and have been using inhaled steroids / seretide for chronic Asthma for 20+ years. My endocrine consultant told me to stop taking my seretide which I declined to do, as Asthma extremely well controlled, unless he refers me to Asthma team at hospital to manage
Hidden
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Asthma Community Forum
9 months ago
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