Question 1

in context of cryofibrinogenemia, lupus-type ctd and adrenal insufficiency, what could cause increase in gi symptoms, nausea, and vomiting with adrenal crisis, when estrogen/progestin drugs are taken?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Cryofibrinogenemia is a complex illness with many side effects. You must discuss this in depth with your treating physician.

Question 2

how do you treat adrenal insufficiency?

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Meds: It depends on where the problem is.  If the adrenal insufficiency is caused by a pituitary dysfunction, then the treatment is steroid (hydrocortisone, prednisone...)  if the problem is at the adrenals, then you will need both steroids and a mineralcorticoid (florinef).

Question 3

what is one way to treat an adrenal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: If your adrenals have failed (called addison's disease) you need to be on adrenal replacement. This is usually hydrocortisone, maybe with Fludrocortisone too.  Be careful, however.  There are people treating "adrenal fatigue" with inadequate testing when in fact there is nothing wrong with the adrenals.  One cannot rely on symptoms alone. An acth (cortrosyn) stim test is usually done for diagnosis.

Question 4

how can i tell whether i have adrenal insufficiency?

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Many: Aside from symptoms & physcial signs: fatigue, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed through lab works (cortisol, acth, complete metabolic panel).There is a test called acth stimulatory test that can diagnose adrenal insufficiency.This test is more involved than a blood draw but can provide your doc with useful data.

Question 5

what is primary adrenal insufficiency (addisons disease)?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal cortex: The adrenal cortex makes lots of hormones. Very important are cortisol and aldosterone which help maintain life and salt balance. Addison's disease is caused by adrenal cortex damage rendering it unable to make these hormones anymore, mostly autoimmune cause in us. Patients often have a bronzed look. Hydrocortisone replacement is a lifesaving necessity. Fludrocortisone may also become necessary.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: adrenal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Impaired adrenals: Adrenal insufficiency is either an absent or abnormally low production and/or secretion of hormones produced by the adrenal gland. Hormones produced by the adrenal glands include those involved with salt regulation, sugar metabolism, and sex hormones (e.g. derivatives of testosterone).

Question 7

can adrenal insufficiency contribute to osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

The opposite: Long-term treatment with steroid or glucocorticoid-type of meds (eg, taking Prednisone for asthma, cancer, severe allergies, etc.) can cause osteoporosis or even interfere with normal pituitary function, which is the most common cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency.

Question 8

does a electrolyte panel show an adrenal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: An electrolyte panel does not diagnose adrenal insufficiency but it can provide clues about a possible adrenal problem.  Patient with adrenal insufficiency can have low glucose, low sodium and high potassium on an electrolyte panel.

Question 9

can cryofibrinogenemia cause partial adrenal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

No: No it cannot. It is basically associated with vascular issues such as raynauds or cutaneous vasculitis.

Question 10

can adrenal insufficiency have anything to do with miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Given than 80% of all primary adrenal insufficiencies are due to autoimmunity (addison's disease), there is a chance that you may harbour other autoimmune diseases (clinically or subclinically) such as type i dm, lupus, or anticardiolipin antibodies syndrome, all of which are known to increases maternal-fetal morbidity including possible miscarriage.

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In context of cryofibrinogenemia, lupus-type ctd and adrenal insufficiency, what could cause increase in gi symptoms, nausea, and vomiting with adrenal crisis, when estrogen/progestin drugs are taken?

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How do you treat adrenal insufficiency?

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What is one way to treat an adrenal insufficiency?

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How can i tell whether i have adrenal insufficiency?

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What is primary adrenal insufficiency (addisons disease)?

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What is the definition or description of: adrenal insufficiency?

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Does a electrolyte panel show an adrenal insufficiency?

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Can cryofibrinogenemia cause partial adrenal insufficiency?

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