my husband lost his job and our insurance. i have addisons disease and need refills on my synthroid, estrodoil, cortef, florinef and 2 solu-cortef in?

Question

Is solu-cortef used for treatment of addison's disease?

Answer 1

Contact local clinic: This is the public information site on Healthtap. We do not offer to diagnose or treat anyone for anything. If you have a condition that requires prescription meds you need to look to a local clinic for help. Sometimes you will find these affiliated with teaching hospitals.

Answer 2

Safe: Levoxyl (thyroxine) is one of the thyroid replacement medications. Since it is the same as the thyroid hormone normally produced by your own thyroid gland, it is safe to take during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. A normal maternal thyroid hormone level is important for the development of the fetus.

Answer 3

Yes: Thyroid hormone is perfectly safe during nursing or pregnancy. Thyroid hormone levels should be monitored closely however as they can change during and after pregnancy.

Answer 4

Quite the opposite: Low cortisol level as its usually the case in ai, generally leads to low or low normal bp, not the contrary. If hypertension takes place in the presence of ai (and new in onset), then this may be an ominous sign as it may imply a cerebral (brain) insult either due to hypoglycemia or brain ischemia due to poor vascular perfusion. Please discuss this with your physician in a timely manner.

Answer 5

Rarely: Common forms of adrenal insufficiency are associated with low blood pressure. However, the adrenal gland functions to make many hormones, and certain rare genetic causes of ai are sometimes associated with high blood pressure. These are very rare. Adrenal hormone overproduction or the meds used to treat adrenal insufficiency can also cause one's BP to go high and so must be dosed carefully.

Answer 6

Adrenal ins.: Usually a cause of low blood pressure.

Answer 7

11beta OH deficiency: Much less commonly seen than 21 oh deficiency. 11beta oh deficiency can present with hi BP in about 2/3 of patients with the classical type, usually within the first years of life. The hypertension is the result of mineralocorticoid excess which can cause low potassium and metabolic alkalosis.

Answer 8

No: It's very unlikely a kidney cyst can cause problems to the adrenals.

Answer 9

No: The adrenal glands, sitting on top of each kidney, are typically preserved in cystic kidney diseases. However that does not exclude screening for ai if clinical features are present such as unexplained hypotension, salt craving or worsening headaches.

Answer 10

No: One grown-up out of maybe four has a kidney cyst. It's not going to damage the nearby adrenal gland.

Answer 11

Thyroid hormone dose: Thyroid disorders can become tricky to treat sometimes. Although you have been started on the thyroid hormone replacement but it is highly likely that this small dose may not be enough for u. U may need dose adjustment and also be told about the proper way to take the thyroid hormone ie on empty stomach at least 45 min before u eat. Hope this helps!

Answer 12

Primary care: The most important doctor is your primary care physician.

Answer 13

Internal medicine: A good internal medicine doctor can serve as your primary care physician and help you stay organized. He or she can do your complete physical exam including you pelvic exam, your blood work, order your annual mammogram, bone density and organize colon cancer screening.

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