Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Grace -- I took it for over a year and did not gain weight. Marti Hydrocortisone a & anyone else, Have you been able to take HC without gaining weight? I do feel it could possibly help me, but I do not want to gain weight from taking it. I'm wondering if that happens to most everyone, or just some people. Thanks, Grace > Just a word of reassurance regarding the hydrocortisone. Although I could > not tolerate the fillers in Cortef (hydrocortisone), I have used > compounded hydrocortisone USP in Organic Olive Oil off and on over the > last 8 years. I feel the Hydrocortisone 2.3 mg per drop in the olive oil > has allowed me to more easliy adjust the dose to what my body is telling > me at any given time. I get a 6 ounce bottle with droppr and make my own > capsules for 5mg,10mg & 20mg. If I am out and get into a heavy chemical > (usually perfume) exposure I can take the 20mg to support what my adrenals > are trying to handle and not crash before I get home. That is a whole > other aspect of what I am personally dealing with. I got my Rx first from > Woman's Int'l Pharmacy - until they REALLY missed a mix and I got about > 10% of the solution strength prescribed.... and the last several years > from Village Pharmacy in Houston - 1-. Both do mail order very > well. Initially it was prescribled by Dr Mabry in after saliva > testing for dosing several times every day. As my thyroid doasge was > increased(Armour) and the supported adrenals came into agreement I was > eventually able to wean off any regular hydrocortisone dosing. I still > keep some on hand for those times I push way over my limits and begin to > crash again. Like after a wonderful visit from my son and family (after > cleaning like mad to clear out several rooms that had just been piled up > after a recent move). I had again gotten to the point after the excitement > of that fabulous visit with kids and grandkids that walking across the > room was depressing and totally exhausting. I finally had the light bulb > turn on and put myself back on the hydrocortisone for about a week and a > half and then was able to taper off again completely. It is just a support > for my apparently fragile adrenals that can heal but cannot withstand > continued stress. I went in to see my Houston doc and asked about my > actions and she totally supported what I did. At present I! have no t had > any or needed any in a couple of weeks. Praise the Lord for that as I do > not like being on it but it does somehow support and get me back to a > functioning level again. > > Hope this helps a little and that you make the decisions that are right > for you! > > > > > I must have missed a post. Who is Sparks and where is he located? > > > > Has anyone else posted about Cavenee before or do you know anything > > about him? Just the thought of doing HC makes me extremely nervous, but > > he says the goal is always to keep it temporary when possible. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I was on hydrocortisone for 5 years. I gained 10-15 lbs pretty quickly and was unable to lose weight before I got off of it. I have managed to lose 10 lbs since getting off of it in October and have not noticed any difference in how I feel one way or the other since getting off hydrocortisone. steph Re: Hydrocortisone Grace -- I took it for over a year and did not gain weight. Marti Hydrocortisone a & anyone else, Have you been able to take HC without gaining weight? I do feel it could possibly help me, but I do not want to gain weight from taking it. I'm wondering if that happens to most everyone, or just some people. Thanks, Grace > Just a word of reassurance regarding the hydrocortisone. Although I could > not tolerate the fillers in Cortef (hydrocortisone), I have used > compounded hydrocortisone USP in Organic Olive Oil off and on over the > last 8 years. I feel the Hydrocortisone 2.3 mg per drop in the olive oil > has allowed me to more easliy adjust the dose to what my body is telling > me at any given time. I get a 6 ounce bottle with droppr and make my own > capsules for 5mg,10mg & 20mg. If I am out and get into a heavy chemical > (usually perfume) exposure I can take the 20mg to support what my adrenals > are trying to handle and not crash before I get home. That is a whole > other aspect of what I am personally dealing with. I got my Rx first from > Woman's Int'l Pharmacy - until they REALLY missed a mix and I got about > 10% of the solution strength prescribed.... and the last several years > from Village Pharmacy in Houston - 1-. Both do mail order very > well. Initially it was prescribled by Dr Mabry in after saliva > testing for dosing several times every day. As my thyroid doasge was > increased(Armour) and the supported adrenals came into agreement I was > eventually able to wean off any regular hydrocortisone dosing. I still > keep some on hand for those times I push way over my limits and begin to > crash again. Like after a wonderful visit from my son and family (after > cleaning like mad to clear out several rooms that had just been piled up > after a recent move). I had again gotten to the point after the excitement > of that fabulous visit with kids and grandkids that walking across the > room was depressing and totally exhausting. I finally had the light bulb > turn on and put myself back on the hydrocortisone for about a week and a > half and then was able to taper off again completely. It is just a support > for my apparently fragile adrenals that can heal but cannot withstand > continued stress. I went in to see my Houston doc and asked about my > actions and she totally supported what I did. At present I! have no t had > any or needed any in a couple of weeks. Praise the Lord for that as I do > not like being on it but it does somehow support and get me back to a > functioning level again. > > Hope this helps a little and that you make the decisions that are right > for you! > > > > > I must have missed a post. Who is Sparks and where is he located? > > > > Has anyone else posted about Cavenee before or do you know anything > > about him? Just the thought of doing HC makes me extremely nervous, but > > he says the goal is always to keep it temporary when possible. > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I have been on compounded HC for 2 years. I also gained over 15 pounds pretty quickly and have not been able to lose it. Many folks on the 's chat site comment that they gained weight on full replacement HC and get the 'buddha belly'. I can attest to that. It's discouraging since I have a flat tummy for 53 of my 55 years, but it is what it is..... To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups From: sle816@...Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 23:22:53 -0400Subject: Re: Hydrocortisone I was on hydrocortisone for 5 years. I gained 10-15 lbs pretty quickly and was unable to lose weight before I got off of it. I have managed to lose 10 lbs since getting off of it in October and have not noticed any difference in how I feel one way or the other since getting off hydrocortisone. steph Re: Hydrocortisone Grace -- I took it for over a year and did not gain weight. Marti Hydrocortisone a & anyone else, Have you been able to take HC without gaining weight? I do feel it could possibly help me, but I do not want to gain weight from taking it. I'm wondering if that happens to most everyone, or just some people. Thanks, Grace > Just a word of reassurance regarding the hydrocortisone. Although I could > not tolerate the fillers in Cortef (hydrocortisone), I have used > compounded hydrocortisone USP in Organic Olive Oil off and on over the > last 8 years. I feel the Hydrocortisone 2.3 mg per drop in the olive oil > has allowed me to more easliy adjust the dose to what my body is telling > me at any given time. I get a 6 ounce bottle with droppr and make my own > capsules for 5mg,10mg & 20mg. If I am out and get into a heavy chemical > (usually perfume) exposure I can take the 20mg to support what my adrenals > are trying to handle and not crash before I get home. That is a whole > other aspect of what I am personally dealing with. I got my Rx first from > Woman's Int'l Pharmacy - until they REALLY missed a mix and I got about > 10% of the solution strength prescribed.... and the last several years > from Village Pharmacy in Houston - 1-. Both do mail order very > well. Initially it was prescribled by Dr Mabry in after saliva > testing for dosing several times every day. As my thyroid doasge was > increased(Armour) and the supported adrenals came into agreement I was > eventually able to wean off any regular hydrocortisone dosing. I still > keep some on hand for those times I push way over my limits and begin to > crash again. Like after a wonderful visit from my son and family (after > cleaning like mad to clear out several rooms that had just been piled up > after a recent move). I had again gotten to the point after the excitement > of that fabulous visit with kids and grandkids that walking across the > room was depressing and totally exhausting. I finally had the light bulb > turn on and put myself back on the hydrocortisone for about a week and a > half and then was able to taper off again completely. It is just a support > for my apparently fragile adrenals that can heal but cannot withstand > continued stress. I went in to see my Houston doc and asked about my > actions and she totally supported what I did. At present I! have no t had > any or needed any in a couple of weeks. Praise the Lord for that as I do > not like being on it but it does somehow support and get me back to a > functioning level again. > > Hope this helps a little and that you make the decisions that are right > for you! > > > > > I must have missed a post. Who is Sparks and where is he located? > > > > Has anyone else posted about Cavenee before or do you know anything > > about him? Just the thought of doing HC makes me extremely nervous, but > > he says the goal is always to keep it temporary when possible. > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi Grace, I did not gain weight from the hydrocortisone that I could tell. Actually the HC helped me begin to better tolerate the thyroid supplementation and I was able to increase the dosage over time so I guess that helped keep the weight at a more optimal range. It is my understanding that an over abundance of the corticosteroids (which physiologic HC REPLACEMENT dosage is NOT) is where you would get into the weight gain range. The physiologic means that you are only given the dose that your body shuld be making, not the horrendous doses that are given for allergic emergencies or rheumatoid arthritis (which is a different corticosteroid anyway). Simple answer - no i did nt gain weight from the HC, only from exercising my arm toward my mouth too much and healthier eating habits took care of that one! Blessings from a > > > > > > I must have missed a post. Who is Sparks and where is he located? > > > > > > Has anyone else posted about Cavenee before or do you know anything about him? Just the thought of doing HC makes me extremely nervous, but he says the goal is always to keep it temporary when possible. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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