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I suppose I should get a lamp.
Lenora, you are always very caring. Thank you.
I know about the effect of cortisone, but what can I do? I live by myself and I must manage everything by myself. Lack of cortisol can cause adrenal crisis.
Just a few days ago found out, and still surging for a relationship between low Potassium and low cortisol. In 2016 I had, after surgery, frequently calls from the hospital that my potassium is “dangerously” (3.) low (hypokalemia). Getting too little potassium can increase blood pressure, deplete calcium in bones, and increase the risk of kidney stones.
At the same time my cortisol level was 2.5. This was the time all ME/CFS symptoms and POTS (blood pressure 196) brain fog had me down and nonfunctional.
Hi, glad youre feeling better. Can u tell me if Cortisone worked right away for you or if it took some time?
I did a saliva test for cortisol and it was really low, tried to go without Cortisone for 5 months, but i just couldnt take it anymore, so monday i started with HC, but i still cant feel any effects.
Hi Lenora, I´m also very grateful for the 20 days heparin and now Marcumar for the rest of my life.I'm especially grateful for the heparin.