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Newly diagnosed - Stress Dosing
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
I was diagnosed last week with adrenal insufficiency (the ACTH Stim test results aren't back yet, but based on the Cortisol test and ACTH test, I presume it's secondary) and given my medication. I think some of my symptoms are from the hydrocortisone and n...


HELP PLEASE
- Pregnancy Community
So, I've got the report from my last ultrasound Infront of me, and it's so confusing to read.. It says BPD: 82.83 HC: 303.60 AC: 311.15 FL: 60.85 HUMERUS: 55.40 Can someone please explain.... Thank you.


red burning testicles
- Herpes Community
heya everybody ive been having some issues, the doctors think i have jock itch and at the start so did i, it started as jock itch to the left of my testicles and i was given canesten hc cream and it worked for that area but now ive gotten worse much worse ...


XMRV and hydrocortisone
- Fibromyalgia Community
I've been diagnosed with ME in 1995 and am now waiting for the results of my XMRV-test. In the meantime, I've received the diagnosis of Addison's and Hashimoto's. Test also showed I have RT3, so I should go on T3-only instead of T4. In order to do this, I ...


melatonin
- Migraines and Headaches Community
I have read that melatonin supplement may help Hemicrania continua. Does it mean that the body may not be producing this natural hormone? Is there any relationship between HC and hormonal problems? How about HC and allergies?


thyroid rollercoaster
- Thyroid Disorders Community
I have been on this rollercoaster ever since I had to get an RAI due to uncontrolled hyperthyroid for 6 months. This was in Nov 2007 and I have been a mess ever since. I bottomed out and became severly hyp after about 7 months. We tried different doses ...


Eczema on Scrotum
- Dermatology Community
Hi there, Approx. 12 months ago I developed a red rash on my scrotum, inner thigh, around my anus and around my penis. There was also redness approx. half way up my penis (base and up the urethra). Concerned I saw a dermatologist who immediately said i...


Sorry, yet another question - would hydrocortisone pills have less gastrointestinal side effects than prednisone?
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
I take prednisone for addisons. Would hydrocortisone pills have less side effects than prednisone?


Hydrocortisone Once a Day
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
I have Hashimoto's and take 25mcg of levothyroxine. When I take it I feel awful so my endocrinologist ordered an ACTH stimulation test. My basal cortisol level was low...only 4, but it increased to 20 at 30 minutes and 24 at 60 minutes. I still feel sick s...


What is considered sufficient
- Adrenal Insufficiency Community
Can a single adrenal gland produce the same amount of cortisol when stressed, that two adrenal glands would produce when stressed? Maybe, more specifically, if a single adrenal gland produces normal amounts of cortisol throughout the day under regular ...


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