It is Hell being me…
…on a physiologic and safe dose of hydrocortisone (HC) due to high chronic stress which had tanked my cortisol levels. It had been prescribed by my previous very open-minded doctor….
…on a physiologic and safe dose of hydrocortisone (HC) due to high chronic stress which had tanked my cortisol levels. It had been prescribed by my previous very open-minded doctor….
…has helped. Others feel more benefit with twice a day. Some drink it at bedtime because they note they sleep better. Is this enough for low cortisol? No, say patients….
…test–the former which I can order for myself, if needed, and which tests my cortisol at 4 different times a day. This will help rule out any issues I might…
She was severely adrenal insufficient, and severely in fear and denial. She bit the bullet and got on cortisol, and now gives encouraging words to anyone else who has low…
Yes, it’s long and detailed, but it’s a remarkable story of having multiple illnesses and poor diagnoses for years, finally finding desiccated thyroid, treating low cortisol, discovering Celiac disease, and…