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Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that is involved in the response to stress; it increases blood pressure, blood sugar levels, may cause infertility in women, and suppresses the immune system. Synthetic cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is used as a drug mainly to fight allergies... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Addison's Disease | 150 |
96% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 6 |
100% |
| Alopecia Areata | 2 |
50% |
| Hypothyroidism | 2 |
100% |
| Environmental Allergies | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 96% (162
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Seems to be up and down right now still not under control.
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It works but I don't always feel well, sometimes I feel really tired and sick to my stomach, I've gained a lot of weight back. I take prednisone.
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We just started Hydrocortisone 1/14/09 10 mg 1 1/2 tab in am and another at 4pm
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It works, no side effects.
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I take 15mg daily which is a relatively low dose, and I haven't had the side effects that I feared like puffiness and acne. I do get acute moments of anger and nastiness (just ask my poor boyfriend. Love you, hunnie!)
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I was wondering if anyone had experience with Addison's and urinary incontinence? For the last year before diagnosis he had had urinary incontinence which really messes with depression and self esteem. Anyone noticed a difference in this regard after beginning treatments?
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working great
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Prednisone has worked but the side effect of non sleep and confusion is now worsening as mom ages
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Have you actually done the 24 hour cortisol saliva testing to see exactly where you're at? [More] -
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Are there any suppliments that anyone's tried to really help with the cortisol issue? I took an adrenal suppliment a while back, but didn't seem to help. [More] -
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i think it's multiple factors. not just cortisol, or the imbalance in the HPA Axis. it's like a puzzle if you ask me, we just gotta find all the piece... [More] -
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YES she is right. I take Cortef for this. You can have this tested from your Doc and if its low they can try Cortisol/ Cortef. [More] -
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oh, i should add that the woman i spoke to referred to cortisol imbalance as "adrenal fatigue", which she said can cause fms and many other ... [More]
