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Hi everyone
Hi everyone, I'm new on here but have had eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis for some time. I'm from Manchester, UK and I've currently noticed the skin on my face flaking. It's driving me mad. I've been using Dermol 200 for showering and now moisturising my skin (including my face) but it doesn't stop
Hi everyone, I'm new on here but have had eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis for some time. I'm from Manchester, UK and I've currently noticed the skin on my face flaking. It's driving me mad. I've been using Dermol 200 for showering and now moisturising my skin (including my face) but it doesn't stop
worried4me5
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MY SKIN
2 years ago
The relationship between thyroid and adrenals
I understand that being hypo can put strain on adrenal output, but is it the same in reverse? Ie. would adrenals which are under unrelenting stress for a number of years undermine thyroid output due to an HPA feedback malfunction? I have low ft4/3 and tsh so I’m not classic hypo. I’ve been diagnosed
I understand that being hypo can put strain on adrenal output, but is it the same in reverse? Ie. would adrenals which are under unrelenting stress for a number of years undermine thyroid output due to an HPA feedback malfunction? I have low ft4/3 and tsh so I’m not classic hypo. I’ve been diagnosed
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Possibly not an ET symptom but thought I would ask :)
Hi everyone, I thought this place would be a good place to ask as it's a wealth of knowledge 😊 and it might be ET related or not. I have never experienced this before. Yesterday evening at home most of my toes on my left foot suddenly felt very itchy and red and a bit swollen. They are also tender at
Hi everyone, I thought this place would be a good place to ask as it's a wealth of knowledge 😊 and it might be ET related or not. I have never experienced this before. Yesterday evening at home most of my toes on my left foot suddenly felt very itchy and red and a bit swollen. They are also tender at
EmeraldA
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MPN Voice
2 years ago
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Weeks in pain and return of lack of Spoons
For weeks now, with all the jiggery pokery with my Pred and Hydrocortisone , I've been in constant pain unless I take the French equivalent of Co-Codamol x 3 per day. I have finally kicked the Hydro, after the last week on alternating days and I think now 2 days free. Pred is at 8mg which is where it
For weeks now, with all the jiggery pokery with my Pred and Hydrocortisone , I've been in constant pain unless I take the French equivalent of Co-Codamol x 3 per day. I have finally kicked the Hydro, after the last week on alternating days and I think now 2 days free. Pred is at 8mg which is where it
IdasMum
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
adrenal insufficiency/prednsiolone
Hi everyone I've posted about this before, but I have adrenal insufficiency due to Prednisolone use, been on 5mg a day for over 2 years now, purely for cortisol replacement rather than asthma. I have a appointment coming up with the endocrinologist in a few weeks. I saw one privately about 6 months
Hi everyone I've posted about this before, but I have adrenal insufficiency due to Prednisolone use, been on 5mg a day for over 2 years now, purely for cortisol replacement rather than asthma. I have a appointment coming up with the endocrinologist in a few weeks. I saw one privately about 6 months
ccccc
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Asthma Community Forum
2 years ago
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
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
Why do we use IFN-α vs IFN-β? Might IFN-β be preferred?
I've discussed IFN types before. Some interesting info here that INF-β might be better to reduce inflammation/progression. ---- A recent post noted that Interferon is used for MS disease. This is the other IFN type 1, IFN-β (vs our IFN-α). I checked into why the difference. It turns out there
I've discussed IFN types before. Some interesting info here that INF-β might be better to reduce inflammation/progression. ---- A recent post noted that Interferon is used for MS disease. This is the other IFN type 1, IFN-β (vs our IFN-α). I checked into why the difference. It turns out there
EPguy
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MPN Voice
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
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