Posted by jerrympls on June 11, 2003, at 20:02:41
In reply to Re: To Pfinstegg and all members of the cortisol c » stjames, posted by stthomas on June 11, 2003, at 11:54:54
My cortisol has been checked MANY times because I have all the symptoms of HIGH cortisol levels but the tests always come back indicating LOW levels. However, they're not low enough to indicate anything like Addison's Disease - but low enough my endocrinologist thought I should be on a small amount of oral cortisol replacement meds. So, I take 10mg in the morning and 5 early evening. It has a small, but noticable POSITIVE effect upon my mood/depression. Nothing to write a book about or anything.
I did talk to my dr. about the dangers/warnings etc of long-term cortisol placement and he explained things to me (I was so appreciative that he was eager to explain!) and said that 15mg of hydrocortisone is far from dangerous and that it takes much much higher dosages to be "dangerous" - i.e. adrenal crisis if you stop taking it, etc etc.
This is MY experience and I am not saying EVERYONE will be fine on cortisol replacement, etc. But I thought I'd post because I really trust my doc and he's one of the best in the city (teaches, researches at the U of M). So, I'm still a member of the cortisol club, but I don't think it's the miracle cure....but if it helps a little - then thank God.
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