Starting Isocort

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Hello,

I have been learning SO much in this last week!

I was diagnosed hypo and started on synthroid 5 mos ago.

2 mos ago my tsh tested 'normal' and I am now considered adequately

treated. (there's just that minor little fact that my symptoms haven't

gone away and are getting worse!)

I feel VERY confident that I have low cortisol - though I haven't done

done the saliva test yet, my pupil test and temps, and bp all

indicate, along w my symptoms, low cortisol.

I'd like to switch over from syncrud to armour. I'm looking for a md,

and as you all know this can take some time.

Meanwhile, is it okay to start on some isocort while still on synthroid?

Should I taper off synthroid first?

I've read a lot od caes where one must get the cortisol levels up

before getting on optimal armour dosage - so is it okay to start on

the isocort now?

I'm feeling rather desperate at this point.

Thanks!