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CanadianCat41 Posts: 138
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I've read that some of you are taking Vit C for allergies and allergic reactions. How much are you taking? Any info on Vit C would be wonderful. I'm learning so much.....thank you all for answering my questions. ~HUGS~ To you all! July 16/12 - Officially diagnosed Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
15 mg Prednisone/Day - Weaning again....30/04/13
Mavik 2mg/day - high blood pressure
NeilMed Sinus Nose Rinseonce/day-Sinus Swelling
Spiriva - 1 capsule/day @ pm - Lung probs
Montelukast (Single Air)-10mg/day @ pm - Asthma
Salbutamol-100mcg 2 puffs as needed- Asthma
Progesterone - 3ml cream @ bedtime
DHEA 50 mg @ bedtime
Vit C 2,000mg/day
Vit B Complex/once a day
Vit D 4,000 mg in morning
Calcium / Magnesium - Restore bone loss
Multi Vit once/day
Venlafaxine 75mg - to keep me "happy"
Trazodone 100 mg at bedtime so I stay asleep all night
Gastrolyte Re hydration Salts As needed control dehydration
Ondansetron-8mg As needed control vomiting
Dimenhydrinate - 100mg As needed control vomiting
Medication ALLERGIES
ANY form of Penicillin
Tetracycline
Sulfa
Clindamycin diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting
Environmental Allergies
Oranges, Grapefruit & Ginger, Milk
Animals of any kind
Dust, Trees, Grass, Pollen, Dust Mites, Mold
Catherine
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hypomama Posts: 772
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I just take it because it helps with Calcium absorption, and fight off all those germs my kids keep bringing home - lol. I'm glad to share my experience, but I am not a doctor and you should always consult your own physician.
I am hypopituitary. I take prednisone (supplement with HC), levothyroxine, estrogen, growth hormone and DHEA. |
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Claire78 Posts: 389
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I take vit C to support adrenal function as it is a crucial ingredient for the production of cortisol... |
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CanadianCat41 Posts: 138
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how much are you taking a day? July 16/12 - Officially diagnosed Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
15 mg Prednisone/Day - Weaning again....30/04/13
Mavik 2mg/day - high blood pressure
NeilMed Sinus Nose Rinseonce/day-Sinus Swelling
Spiriva - 1 capsule/day @ pm - Lung probs
Montelukast (Single Air)-10mg/day @ pm - Asthma
Salbutamol-100mcg 2 puffs as needed- Asthma
Progesterone - 3ml cream @ bedtime
DHEA 50 mg @ bedtime
Vit C 2,000mg/day
Vit B Complex/once a day
Vit D 4,000 mg in morning
Calcium / Magnesium - Restore bone loss
Multi Vit once/day
Venlafaxine 75mg - to keep me "happy"
Trazodone 100 mg at bedtime so I stay asleep all night
Gastrolyte Re hydration Salts As needed control dehydration
Ondansetron-8mg As needed control vomiting
Dimenhydrinate - 100mg As needed control vomiting
Medication ALLERGIES
ANY form of Penicillin
Tetracycline
Sulfa
Clindamycin diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting
Environmental Allergies
Oranges, Grapefruit & Ginger, Milk
Animals of any kind
Dust, Trees, Grass, Pollen, Dust Mites, Mold
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Nymph  Posts: 222
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Catherine, I take 2-5 g of C a day depending on the time of year, the pollen count, and what I'm fighting off at the time! I started taking it for allergies, so that I could go off of my daily antihistamine for one month out of the year. It does help. Quercetin helps, too. During the height of virus and allergy season I take more. A side benefit I noticed after starting this in December is that my joint pain diminished significantly. I don't know if this is because it is helping my cortisol levels, or has something to do with stabilizing my immune system, or if it is rebuilding my cartilage.... no idea really. But it helps. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  Dx: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Adrenal Fatigue. Treatment: Plaquenil 400 mg, DHEA, pregnenolone, 5-HTP, GABA, L-Glutamine, and nutritional support. |
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CanadianCat41 Posts: 138
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Thanks so much for answering my questions. I asked my family doc and she said there was not harm in doubling the amount I'm taking. July 16/12 - Officially diagnosed Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
15 mg Prednisone/Day - Weaning again....30/04/13
Mavik 2mg/day - high blood pressure
NeilMed Sinus Nose Rinseonce/day-Sinus Swelling
Spiriva - 1 capsule/day @ pm - Lung probs
Montelukast (Single Air)-10mg/day @ pm - Asthma
Salbutamol-100mcg 2 puffs as needed- Asthma
Progesterone - 3ml cream @ bedtime
DHEA 50 mg @ bedtime
Vit C 2,000mg/day
Vit B Complex/once a day
Vit D 4,000 mg in morning
Calcium / Magnesium - Restore bone loss
Multi Vit once/day
Venlafaxine 75mg - to keep me "happy"
Trazodone 100 mg at bedtime so I stay asleep all night
Gastrolyte Re hydration Salts As needed control dehydration
Ondansetron-8mg As needed control vomiting
Dimenhydrinate - 100mg As needed control vomiting
Medication ALLERGIES
ANY form of Penicillin
Tetracycline
Sulfa
Clindamycin diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting
Environmental Allergies
Oranges, Grapefruit & Ginger, Milk
Animals of any kind
Dust, Trees, Grass, Pollen, Dust Mites, Mold
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Claire78 Posts: 389
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I take it with other vitamins so I have never actually measured it but I know that too much can upset your tummy. Speaking to your doctor is the best choice. |
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DukeNLucy  Posts: 200
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I have a large craving for oranges, tangerines, orange juice, and other fruits like grapes and apples, and am unsure if this is related to a bodily desire for sugar, or a bodily request to get more Vit C. Or neither! I also take a large multi-vitamin, which has loads of Vit C. But I still have symptoms of fatigue and joint pain, which depending on what Dr I listen to can have different root causes. Nevertheless, I have also heard that large Vit C supplements can't do any harm, only have the potential to do good. 1991 Base of Brain Meningioma tumor removed, loss of some brain function, no L eye, weakness on L side
R below knee amputation from lawn mower accident
Osteoporosis (hips and L5)
2011 Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency (Induced?)
Hydrocortisone 10-5-5 mg
Prednisone 5 mg in am
Synthroid 25 mg 5 days week, 50 mcg 2 days a week
Other meds for seizures and osteoporosis |
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