Addison's Disease Support Group
Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone
I was diagnosed with Addison's in October 2017. I also have hypothyroid, Celiac disease & Gerd. I had been taking 15 mg of Hydrocortisone & .1 mg Fludrocortisone in the am and 10 mcg of Hydrocortisone in the evening. My dr recently (just last week) reduced my evening dose to 5mg because my levels have been so good. However, ever since I reduced the dose, I am having stomach issues. I am experiencing a burning feeling in my stomach that goes around to my back. I am wondering if it is connected to the reduction of the hydrocortisone or if it is due to my GERD or some other stomach issue. Has anyone experienced any kind of stomach discomfort after reducing meds?
Your dosage scheme seems a little off. Mostly, doctors prescribe 10 mg in the morning, 5 at noon and 5 in the evening.
I think that would work better for you, because your body will have more cortisone left during the day.
It also could be a temporary problem. I also had stomach aches not too long ago. They disappeared like magic. Maybe I was doing too much on those days or something. You really need to carefully use your energy over the day and be able to predict very well. That takes time to 'master'.