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Date: 31.03.2016
From: lol

Subject: hyproadrenlism insuffency

hi it's lol I have been told that I have now got hypoadrenlism insuffency and have been put on hydrocortisone 30mg daily. I have been told it is not Addison's I will be on it for life I am really fed up on top of everything else my inflammatory arthritis. osteoporosis and rhumotiod arthritis high blood pressure high cholesterol diabetic diet control for now hosp said it is going up still on prednisolone and methotrexate and tablets for all the rest and more problems be here all day I if put them all down. read some terrible things about hyproadrenlism really frightened also about hydrocortisone does anyone suffer from this or can put my mind at rest about it I am not supposed to get stressed never felt so stressed read you body can go into crisis. HELP
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Date: 01.04.2016
From: foxed (formerly sleek fox)

Subject: Re: hyproadrenlism insuffency

Oh lol, that is too much. I'm not surprised you are fed up. I don't know anything about hypoadrenalism. Has it been caused by the RA or your drugs?

I don't think you should be scared of taking hydrocortisone as it is just replacing what your body isn't producing, as far as I understand it. Plus, if you have to take the drugs it's better to just accept that as there isn't much you can do about it. I would concentrate on trying to control the things I might be able to, like diet and exercise (not that I'm entirely successful in that area but I try to do exercise of some sort every day, even chair based ones are good if you are immobile.)

The other thing that really helps me is practising Mindfulness. My GP sent me on a course and I've done a couple more off my own back. It's made a massive difference to my stress levels and it is shown to help reduce blood pressure, mine came down considerably. It can take a while to get the hang of and you need to do it every day but it is one thing you can have complete control of.

Your GP can refer you but the great thing about mindfulness is you don't need anything and you can do it anytime. I can't recommend it enough.
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Date: 01.04.2016
From: Colin W

Subject: Re: hyproadrenlism insuffency

hi lol , dont understand why they would give you prednisolone & hydrocortisone , I know a bit about Addison's as my niece has suffered from it for 33 years

hydrocortisone is safer than pred , your docs needs to get thier heads together & make sure you are getting the right treatment
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Date: 01.04.2016
From: lois

Subject: Re: hyproadrenlism insuffency

Hi lol, just wanted to pop in and send you a great big ((((hug)))).
Try not to stress sweetheart it sounds like you are being well cared for. Easy for me to say.

Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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