CAZZ
08-18-2002, 04:46 PM
Looking for someone my own age, 56, or close to it who is familiar with Adrenal Insufficiency which is a "mild" (tho debilitating) form of Addision's Disease. Just wanting to correspond with another in similar circumstances. Please write [removed].com. Thanks
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Meep
09-16-2002, 03:58 PM
Hi, CAZZ, I am not as close to your age as you may have been hoping (I am 32), but I DO have adrenal fatigue that is being treated quite successfully, I think. I woudl be glad to answer any questions you have.
CAZZ
09-17-2002, 01:11 AM
Hi, Meep: Thanks for your response. I would be very interested in hearing more about your treatment as you seem to be pleased with it. Can you tell me what is involved and how it is working for you? Thanks a bunch! CAZZ
One Cent
09-22-2002, 12:31 AM
Hi Cazz, my sister has the same thing you do but does not have access to the internet at this time. She is 52. I am wondering if you have had problems retaining Corizol? She is taking very high doses twice a day but her level stays so low that it shows up as only a trace in her blood and urine tests! She is NOT retaining it! Tuesday the doctor is going to start giving her injections to see if she retains it that way! She is so tired when the Cortizol levels drops that she can not function. Please let me know if you know anything that might keep her from retaining it! Thanks for any help you can give.
CAZZ
09-22-2002, 01:27 AM
Hi, One Cent:
I am not familiar with your sister's problem of retention. However, I can tell you that I am on very low dosage (very low) of hydrocortisone with the result that it helps but does not "cure" the whole problem which is similar to your sister's condition. But, my health practiontioner is different from your sister's. I can tell you that I take CoEnzyme Q 10 (100 mgs a day) to help with the tiredness that your sis is suffering from. I also take an active form of Vit B 6 = P5P/Pak (50 to 100 mgs a day) is the designation. This helps with the tired condition considerably. These can be obtained at a supplement/health food store. Your sis's medical doc may not know about these natural supplements that can help her energy level. Since I am not promoting any particular brand here I don't think this violates the board rules to give you this information. I also take Panthoic Acid supplement to help the exhausted adrenal condition. I hope this helps your sis!! Please let me know.....CAZZ
I am not familiar with your sister's problem of retention. However, I can tell you that I am on very low dosage (very low) of hydrocortisone with the result that it helps but does not "cure" the whole problem which is similar to your sister's condition. But, my health practiontioner is different from your sister's. I can tell you that I take CoEnzyme Q 10 (100 mgs a day) to help with the tiredness that your sis is suffering from. I also take an active form of Vit B 6 = P5P/Pak (50 to 100 mgs a day) is the designation. This helps with the tired condition considerably. These can be obtained at a supplement/health food store. Your sis's medical doc may not know about these natural supplements that can help her energy level. Since I am not promoting any particular brand here I don't think this violates the board rules to give you this information. I also take Panthoic Acid supplement to help the exhausted adrenal condition. I hope this helps your sis!! Please let me know.....CAZZ
One Cent
09-23-2002, 12:38 AM
Hi Cazz, thanks for your response. This week the doctor increased my sister's dosage to TRIPLE her normal dose od Cortisol - she is now taking 120 mg in the AM and 60 mg at night!! On Tuesday the doctor will begin giving her Cortisol by injection to see if it will help her to retain some of it. She also takes 5000 mcg of B12 TWICE a day. I am really concerned about her. I posted my question also on the General portion of this website and got a reply today from someone who provided a link for more info - you might want to check that out too and see if there's any info that might be helpful to you. Thank you so much for your reply and the information - I will post again when I have information about how the injections work out - I am so worried that she is going to get caught with no Cortisol between doses and have an adrenal crisis!
CAZZ
09-23-2002, 11:02 AM
Hi, One Cent: Thanks for the info about the link on the general board. I will check it out. I hope things work out for your sister ok.