Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Hi all! Are any of you on the medication Florinef (Dawn, you are, if my memory is right). My neurologist put me on it to help my dizziness. They think the dizziness/lightheadedness is from lack of fluids. Has this helped anyone in being able to drink more? I know it retains salt, therefore retaining fluids. I am not sure if how I feel while on it, is what others feel. If you are or have been on it, why were you put on it and did it help? They are using this to try to avoid a g-tube as well. Thanks and smiles, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Hi a, My endocrinologist suggested Florinef to help with adrenal insufficiency, but I was reluctant to try it without first checking aldosterone levels in a 24-hour urine collection. I agreed that if aldosterone was low, I would try Florinef, but it came out normal. Only cortisol was low. My understanding is that Florinef is replacement for the adrenal hormone aldosterone, but all this took place a year and a half ago, so my memory may be iffy. I do recall that fluid retention was mentioned as a side effect and this was one reason why I was reluctant to take it--I already have a lot of problems with fluid retention. I also have a history of problems with any medications that affect hormonal balance. Take care, Barbara > Hi all! Are any of you on the medication Florinef (Dawn, you are, if my > memory is right). My neurologist put me on it to help my dizziness. > They think the dizziness/lightheadedness is from lack of fluids. Has > this helped anyone in being able to drink more? I know it retains salt, > therefore retaining fluids. I am not sure if how I feel while on it, is > what others feel. If you are or have been on it, why were you put on it > and did it help? They are using this to try to avoid a g-tube as well. > > Thanks and smiles, > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Barbara, Thanks for sharing your experience. From reading my paper on Florinef, it does say it is used to treat low levels of corticosoteroid hormones. Another use is for certain types of low blood pressure. I know my doctors worry about low blood pressure since I feel like I could pass out when my fluid intake has been low and needs supplementation. The blood pressure is usually okay though. I know the doctors do want to retain the salt and fluid in me, to help with the dehydration issues. You made a good point about checking out medications that can affect hormonal balances. I didn't think of that. I have been on it a couple days and can tell it does help with fluid retention! :-) Smiles, Krisitna On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 19:01:15 -0000 " wheatchild2 " wheatchild@...> writes: Hi a, My endocrinologist suggested Florinef to help with adrenal insufficiency, but I was reluctant to try it without first checking aldosterone levels in a 24-hour urine collection. I agreed that if aldosterone was low, I would try Florinef, but it came out normal. Only cortisol was low. My understanding is that Florinef is replacement for the adrenal hormone aldosterone, but all this took place a year and a half ago, so my memory may be iffy. I do recall that fluid retention was mentioned as a side effect and this was one reason why I was reluctant to take it--I already have a lot of problems with fluid retention. I also have a history of problems with any medications that affect hormonal balance. Take care, Barbara > Hi all! Are any of you on the medication Florinef (Dawn, you are, if my > memory is right). My neurologist put me on it to help my dizziness. > They think the dizziness/lightheadedness is from lack of fluids. Has > this helped anyone in being able to drink more? I know it retains salt, > therefore retaining fluids. I am not sure if how I feel while on it, is > what others feel. If you are or have been on it, why were you put on it > and did it help? They are using this to try to avoid a g-tube as well. > > Thanks and smiles, > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 a, I hope it helps! You are due for some better days. Barbara > > Hi all! Are any of you on the medication Florinef (Dawn, you are, > if my > > memory is right). My neurologist put me on it to help my > dizziness. > > They think the dizziness/lightheadedness is from lack of fluids. > Has > > this helped anyone in being able to drink more? I know it retains > salt, > > therefore retaining fluids. I am not sure if how I feel while on > it, is > > what others feel. If you are or have been on it, why were you put > on it > > and did it help? They are using this to try to avoid a g-tube as > well. > > > > Thanks and smiles, > > a > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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