Any suggestions on improving my energy level…i take b12, prenizone and struggle at times to just get out of bed
What dose of predisone are you on?
What are you latest cortisol levels from blood or 24hr UFC’s?
I’ve found that taking cortef or hydrocortisone are best because they are short-acting steroids, vs. the long-acting ones like predisone. It gives me great control over the dose and the ability to stress dose, etc. easily.
I also take my meds throughout the day at: 8:00 am, 2 pm, 6 pm. This mimics the physicological dose your body would be making if your adrenal glands were working right.
I could not agree more with the previous post. Prednisone is not an appropriate steroid for cortisol replacement. I would double check with another endocrinologist or request that your current try a new medication.
i totally agree that prednisone is not the appropriate steroid.
i take hydrocortisone and florinef----i am able to increase the
hydro when i am really stressed----this has helped me to be
able to work more hours.
plus, i stay really hydrated, and that seems to help more.