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Is it Cushings or Addison?

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Aug 18, 2022 | Replies (6)

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@colleenyoung

Hi @sherriec1964, I moved your message to the Endocrine System support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/) I think you'll get more responses here.

Regulating endocrine conditions requires a lot of patience and perseverance. I don't envy you your current journy. Here's some reference information for you:
"Sometimes the body is not able to properly regulate the production of cortisol and too much cortisol is produced. When too much cortisol is produced, it contributes to the development of Cushing syndrome. Low cortisol levels can cause a condition known as primary adrenal insufficiency or Addison disease."
- Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing Disease | Endocrine Society: https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/cushings-syndrome-and-cushing-disease

Fellow members like @spice @astaingegerdm @pay717 @mishkamilad @linh may have additional thoughts to add.

Sherri, what medications are you being treated with?

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Right now it's hydrocortisone 20mg in the morning and 10 mg in the evening on even days and 20mg in the morning and 5mg on odd days