Posted by Racer on August 3, 2008, at 11:38:02
In reply to Low Cortisol, Seroquel, Anxiety, posted by Nuala on August 2, 2008, at 20:02:28
For various reasons -- including a horse with Cushings some years ago -- I've done a lot of reading on the subject of HPA Axis topics. You might try using "Addison's Disease" as a search term, for the hypo-adrenal information.
Other than that, I don't know what to offer. Most of what I have read related to hypercortisolemia, which is something common in those with Anorexia Nervosa -- such as myself -- and thus more relevant to my own situation. It might be worth looking at some of the studies done in the past few years about short courses of low dose dexamethasone for treatment resistant depression, because that seems to "reset" the adrenal system in some people. (In fact, many large animal vets won't use the dexamethasone suppression test for Cushings, because it will lead to worsening of the symptoms for some horses.) It's not necessarily going to be an answer, but it might lead to more information about options.
By the way, welcome to Babble! There are a lot of great people here, many of whom are quite knowledgeable about medications and strategies for treating various disorders. It's also a great place to get support as you go through the seemingly inevitable tribulations of medication trials, since so many of us have been through so many ourselves. I hope you find as much support and education here as I have over the years, and choose to stick around.
Best luck to you.
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