Re: Why hydrocortisone not predisone?

[Pituitary Chat]

New Message on Pituitary Chat Why hydrocortisone not predisone? Reply   Recommend Message 7 in Discussion From: Mamawtoo2 Paul, Thanks for your response. I am taking 15 mg of Cortef before breakfast. That is it unless I get stressed and feel I need more. Last few days I have been taking 20mg. My Endo said it does not matter when I take it. He said it lasts just so long and that is it. I agree, I need a new Endo. He is older and came out of retirement to work part time. I think he is not up to date on some things. I am 65 years old. Taking Synthroid .88. I was on that long before the Pituitary tumor was discovered. My Pituitary does not function at all after surgery. Too much damage so I am told. I was VERY VERY active., a young 65 before the surgery. I have never been more than 50 percent of my old self since the surgery in October 2002. I had a Pituitary Adenoma. I was told it was size of walnut. My vision was affected and I have gained 30 pounds. I was slim all my life but now I cannot control the weight. Tell me about yourself. It really does help me to understand this. I wish you well and I appreciate your sharing with me about the Predisone issue. What do you think about GH? My Endo does not think it is helpful. Deanie View other groups in this category. Also on MSN: Start Chatting | Listen to Music | House & Home | Try Online Dating | Daily Horoscopes To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. Remove my e-mail address from Pituitary Chat.