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Noa,
I sometimes must double or tripple my cortef. I have been panhypopituitary
since 1998. My Endo. told me to double my dosage if I have a fever and get
to the hospital if I am sick and can not hold my medicine down. An adrenal
crisis is very dangerous. You can go into a coma. I once woke up with a
virus (throwing up and diarea). I passed out every time I tried to stand. I
also have diabetes insipidus and was dehydrating. That was the worst episode
I have had. If you go to the hospital they should keep you overnight (at
least) and give your medication intraveniously (my spelling is also no
longer good). Never go without your medic alert bracelet stating that you
have insufficient adrenal function. I also carry a laminted "in case of
emergency" letter stating my health problems with a listing of my
medications.
When my cortef gets low I have problems comprehending and communicating.
I finally had to leave my job of 28 years. I could no longer give
presentations. I could not solve problems. The stress was unbearable. I
would have to go to bed when I got home from work and stay until the next
morning.
I hate taking extra cortef. I get "puffy" and gain weight.
Regards
Cynthia Queen
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From: "Noa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 1:59 PM
Subject: a question about stress
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I understand that in primary adrenal insufficiency (where it's caused by a
problem with the adrenals) adrenal crisis is possible. What I'm not sure
about is whether it can happen with secondary (pituitary) AI. Does anyone
with low cortisol have a horrible stress response where you have some sort
of adrenal crisis and need extra steroids? If so, what kind of symptoms do
you get? I hope you understand what I'm trying to find out. Thank you
very much for your help. Noa
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