Options for treatment in addition to Hydrocortisone

[skpn]

was diagnosed with Hashimotos after problems for some time. Once I commenced taking thyroid supplements my overall well-being progressively worsened even though they were introduced very gradually.

On commencing Cortef I noted close to miraculous improvement for 18 months. Joint pains all but disappeared, rashes subsided and I had a modicum of energy. I thought I still felt unwell too often but little did I know how fortunate I was....

On moving to another country I was accidentally overprescribed and developed Cushings with dramatic negative results. I finally recognised the Cushings profile in myself and dropped back the doseage. I thought I felt unwell following Addison's but it was nothing compared to the delibitation after the overdose of Cortisol.

I have never been able to return to pre-Cushings well-being levels even though my Drs claim by blood profiles are now close to 'perfect'.

I would greatly appreciate some specific suggestions to lessen symptoms. I currently take Hydrocortisone and Thyroid replacement only.

[rumpled]

I can very much relate to your post. I have Addison's only after removing my adrenal glands to cure my Cushing's disease. Both feel awful but I cannot really recover from my cushing's state and I keep asking the doc - when will the belly, hump etc. go away? Like you, my cortisol readings are fine.
However, my DHEA-sulfate, testosterone, estrodiol, GH, PTH and other hormones were NOT fine.
Have you had other hormones tested? Sometimes a little DHEA helps to restore stamina. Too much and you will get acne and greasy skin. Also, are you on florinef? Are you maintaining hydration and sodium levels? I have found that all the hormones need to be in balance and for some odd reason, docs do not want to test. Heck, I was so low in Vitamin D... now I had to add that and he said it will be almost a year before I feel the benefits of that! Ferratin? Hormones make a lot of things go wackado!