Hi Gail Yes but not here. Was never really figured out in the US, just treated as inflammation with Pred and a 'just in case' anti-b. I told my new GP here I was on Pred therapy and he accepted it without argument. Pretty sure its a major gastric reflux burn. I have been treated for that over the years but it never connected with the AI issues until it became so bad it impinged on cortisol/anti-inflammatory resources. I have had this problem for maybe a year! Sometimes I really hate having to work this stuff out myself! I have been less than kind to my body over the last few months, not staying on the CPAP, sleeping in weird beds, weight gain, Estress etc. It all kind of fits. I also excluded congestion, asthma and a general infection by playing with the drug load I take. I can be very tight chested, feel rotten yet have almost zero response from ventolin/symbicort. HC always saves the day but I have to take a lot of it. Pred as a single dose only helps for the 4 hours after I take it. Robatussin does nothing to bring any gunk up at all. My lungs are clear, just like hard cardboard! This also explains my crashes a week ago, not enough Cortisol to service all my body needs. I slept propped up last night and I feel a little better than yesterday. I have a blood test this morning for which I have just taken 20mg HC for. If I feel rotten after that I'll just walk down to casualty. Its only about 300 yards away from the pathology place. Otherwise I'll try and see any GP today to verify my DX and treatment method. It would be nice to get on some solucortef but I think I shd be okay. I'll get a little closer to Qld on Friday. I have to get out of this motel for a few days whilst the uni is graduating (no accom in town) so I am going to visit Glen Innes! Bob Please remember that accurate answers often need detailed source information. Please considering putting your DX status, drug dosage and other information into your "About Me" or Signature Line. That also includes what country you are in because measurement systems and diagnostic methods vary around the world. |
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