Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I am already on hydrocortisone 7.25 mg sustained release. I am also on estradiol; he is testing all hormones though. I t hink .25 mg raise per week might be a bit much also. I may go a little slower than that. steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 It is interesting to know something about his dosing strategy. I am thinking that a 1/4 grain per week increase may be a little too rapid as you are approaching your optimal dose. Adding T3 too fast can create hyper-like symptoms. Has he prescribed any hydrocortisone for you? Other hormones? sle816@... wrote: I've been on 3.25 gr armour now for 2 days and today have only had one heart palpitation. It must have been a hypo symptom?? Not sure..anyway, I'll keep you posted. I had blood work done for Dr. Manzanero yesterday and he said I could begin adding 1/4 gr. armour every week until I went hyper...interesting....I take care 'steph Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I didn't go through his lab either. I went to Quest which is on my insurance. steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 they were worse before the increase, sue, but Im thinking maybe my cortisol is wacky even though I am on hydrocortisone 7.25mcg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 OH YEA, mg. I think it may have to be raised. I started out at 10 mg but it made me really cranky so Dr. O lowered it. he never got around to raising it.. i also felt it was making me gain weight at that dose, but I think I could handle it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Are those fairly common side effects/reactions to HC??? I'm not on it yet. Don't we ever get a break and get to take something that makes us feel great? I know, I know, the Armour, but I'm not there yet. Carol >> OH YEA, mg. I think it may have to be raised. I started out at 10 mg but > it made me really cranky so Dr. O lowered it. he never got around to raising > it.. i also felt it was making me gain weight at that dose, but I think I > could handle it now.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 I don't know whether the side effect is common. I have been on the HC for about 3 weeks...no side effects whatsoever. I am pretty sensitive to medicines so was happy not to have a problem. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of carol77096Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:30 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: HEART PALPITATIONS Are those fairly common side effects/reactions to HC??? I'm not on it yet. Don't we ever get a break and get to take something that makes us feel great? I know, I know, the Armour, but I'm not there yet. Carol >> OH YEA, mg. I think it may have to be raised. I started out at 10 mg but > it made me really cranky so Dr. O lowered it. he never got around to raising > it.. i also felt it was making me gain weight at that dose, but I think I > could handle it now.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow, I see a lot of new members have joined our group. And welcome to all! I have a question, Has anyone ever had heart palpitations diagnosed directly from Stills? I went to my PCP yesterday because I have had this going on for about 7 days now and actually the other night it woke me out of a dead sleep. Scared me to pieces!!! Thought I was having a heart attack. They don't hurt but sometimes I get out of breath. Any way, He did an EKG in the office which came back normal, And tomorrow I have to go pick up a 24 hour Heart Halter. I know our med's cause a lot of side effects, but all of the drugs I am taking I have been on for a good while now. Any Comments? Thanks, Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi and Carey Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents into the pot here. Let me preface it by saying that you need to see your doc and follow his/her advice. Carey, I'm glad that your doc has prescribed a holter monitor for you. Hopefully they won't find anything, but if they do, I hope it's easily fixed. , I thought I'd comment on your " rapid heart rate that was relieved by drinking lots of water " .... I don't want to diagnose whatever you experienced, but I will say that certain arrhythmias are exacerbated or brought on by dehydration and/or caffeine...so avoiding those triggers makes sense. Glad to know it worked for you and kept them away. Cammie > >Reply-To: Stillsdisease >To: <Stillsdisease > >Subject: Re: Heart Palpitations >Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:40:59 -0800 > >Hi there Carey; > >My experience with palpatations when I was first ill was that my doctor >knew about them and ran all the tests as well but my heart was fine. He >told me to drink like 8 glasses of water a day and for some reason it >helped them and they went away. I had them quite often in those days but >they would always stop (can't remember how long). That is my experiences >with the palpatations. Maybe this information will help you know that >others have had this with Stills. >Good luck and wishes for the pain to go away. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Ladies, Thanks for all the input. The water thing and dehydration does make a lot of sense! Well, today when I went to the Docs My Pressure was low....98/54 and then 2nd time 90/50........Nurse was concerned, the doc came in asked what I had eaten today. I did eat lunch at that point, not a healthy one (burger from 's) but I did eat. I am not big on breakfast and never was.Of coarse they think that both symptoms are related. And actually Fatigue has been a real issue again for me. And the doc said that fatigue is most likely related to the low pressure. I am getting so frustrated again. I was administered some IV fluids and 3 hours later I got a better reading of 100/62 (if I remember correctly) and he was satisfied with that. My PCP says that it will take about a week for him to get the results back from the Holter, once I bring it back. Which I feel is so ridiculous! A WEEK??? Is just crazy for results and you all know I hate the waiting part. Oh and also I forgot to say that once they told me that my pressure was too low I did feel my heart start to palpitate. And I told the nurse. She said it is anxiety. Which I agree. But as for at home I really am not under any pressure to be stresses and to think that the palps would be coming from stress. So here I am waiting to see what this thing shows. , did you take the blood pressure med for low or high pressure? Thanks for listening and Gail thank you for the warm welcome back! I do miss chatting with you all. Cammie Welcome to the group. Hugs, to Melt! Happy Thanksgiving, Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have had heart palpitations as well. Infact prior ti diagnosis I went to the hospital thinking it was something serious but all was normal with the heart. I think it's part of the disease. I still get them sometimes. Take Care, Chris mncnotenuftime@... wrote: Wow, I see a lot of new members have joined our group. And welcome to all! I have a question, Has anyone ever had heart palpitations diagnosed directly from Stills? I went to my PCP yesterday because I have had this going on for about 7 days now and actually the other night it woke me out of a dead sleep. Scared me to pieces!!! Thought I was having a heart attack. They don't hurt but sometimes I get out of breath. Any way, He did an EKG in the office which came back normal, And tomorrow I have to go pick up a 24 hour Heart Halter. I know our med's cause a lot of side effects, but all of the drugs I am taking I have been on for a good while now. Any Comments? Thanks, Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Carey, I take blood pressure medication for high blood pressure - although I don't have high blood pressure, it's for the palpitations. My brother actually takes high blood pressure medication for palpitations as well (the only thing that's wrong with him - he passed out last time with his palpitations, he thought he was having a heart attack and started throwing up. Luckily he was at hte fire station (he's a fireman) so his buddies took care of him quick). I'm on a high dose because that's the only way the palpitations could be controlled. I've been on it for 2 1/2 years. I am thinking of doing an experiment - with my PCP of course - to go off it and see if the palps come back. How long do you have to wear the holster? I really hope they can give you an answer sooner than later - but mostly I'm glad they are thoroughly checking it out. Probably a good idea for you to keep a journal through this so they can see if it is dipping with your food intake or if it's more random - or related to somethign else. I kept a journal while we monitored my heart and it made a huge difference. It's also the time I discovered i have a daily fever at 3:30pm. Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Just yesterday out of the blue...thump thump thump..palpitations ( heart ) ....it did stop but it is weird. I am a bit off. No endurance. Usually I can do more. My bloods are Ok and all. Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving and everyone Liz NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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