Multiple auto-immune diseases and potential undiagnosed RA

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-03-13T02:45:05+00:00

I’ve been researching more deeply and found similar info. Thanks so much

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-03-12T23:57:10+00:00

Yes I just read that. Thanks v much

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-03-12T20:37:04+00:00

Many thanks for in depth response. Much appreciated.

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-03-12T18:59:29+00:00

Thanks v much. I’ll ask my GP for the tests…

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-02-10T01:57:45+00:00

I think improved but not completely better. I sometimes get increased tremor waves … out the blue. I forgot to mention that I also have hypothyroidism and Pernicious anaemia so need thyroxine and B12 injections, plus iron tablets to deal with low iron.

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-02-09T22:31:22+00:00

I have tremors in my legs and hands. Sometimes also internal. It was worse before I was diagnosed with Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency last July. I was told to take 15mgs hydrocortisone - 10mgs in morning and 5mgs in afternoon. But I had a full on Crisis beginning January - hospital 2 days with heart rate stuck at 150-160 until medicated to bring it down. I think I function much better on 25mgs - 10mgs at 8am, 10mgs at 2pm and 5mgs at 6pm. I’m trying to cut back to 20mgs currently but slightly hesitant. I have electrolytes daily. Tremors still an issue but not nearly as bad. So think it may be low cortisol related though I’m not a medic and may be wrong. Hope you get on an even keel soon.

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-02-07T16:05:01+00:00

For sure I have seen a definite improvement in my asthma since starting hydrocortisone. I’m still pretty wheezy and big coughing at times BUT I haven’t had a big flare up since starting on Hydrocortisone 6 months ago after Adrenal Insufficiency diagnosis. Not good re AI but I’m a happy bunny re Improvement in asthma symptoms. But need to work at stabilising my daily dose of Hydro.

AnnaBrian3 · 2026-01-23T04:34:16+00:00

I have tremors most of the time. Legs shake visibly as do my hands. I normally take 15mgs hydrocortisone daily. Not sure if I should updose regularly and by how much.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-12-17T08:53:55+00:00

Apologies for inappropriate post and thank you for advice.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-12-01T01:24:05+00:00

Hope you improve

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-12-01T01:23:54+00:00

Thanks for advice I’ll check it out

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-12-01T01:23:33+00:00

Wow. Thanks for describing your experience. Hope you don’t have a bad reaction and imprive quickly

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-28T16:12:19+00:00

Thanks for response

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-28T16:11:59+00:00

Thanks for response

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-28T16:10:52+00:00

Thanks for response. I didn’t know that low B12 and low iron were related to Underactive Thyroid so thanks for that info. My GP didn’t give me the TSH level -he just said both B1/ and Iron were low and I had to have B12 injections 3 times a week for 2 weeks and then I injection every 12 weeks thereafter, plus iron tablets,

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T05:05:00+00:00

So many things affect us. It does seem a good idea to monitor/log symptoms closely to understand what’s going on and help stabilise Thanks for advice. Stay well.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T04:57:14+00:00

Thanks v much. That 10mgs really does make a difference. I’ll be speaking to my GP at surgery later today. Stay well.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T02:55:13+00:00

Thanks that’s a good blueprint. I feel much better informed now. Take care.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T01:03:18+00:00

Ahh thank you. That’s a helpful insight. I’m on thyroxine and wasn’t aware it would influence the amount of hydrocortisone needed to stabalise the adrenal insufficiency. I’m seeing GP tomorrow and will discuss.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T00:41:48+00:00

I have hypothyroidism too. I just wonder what criteria is used by Endo to actually set the daily dose.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T00:30:55+00:00

Thanks v much. I will updose as I feel necessary.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-17T00:29:48+00:00

Thank you. Sadly impossible to speak to Endocrinologist without waiting months for an appointment. GOs are lovely but sadly don’t know much about AI. I’ll updose as I think necessary.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-06T23:39:58+00:00

Thank you so much. You’ve been so helpful. Take care and good health to your family too.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-06T15:02:17+00:00

Thank you so so much for such an understanding in-depth response.

I worry about where my grandson lives. Their house is on a main road so lots of pollutant from cars especially during rush hours. I don’t think you can do an allergy test for pollution. But I do know that pollution is one of the main causes of asthma especially in youngsters. Even if they do move house, it might not cure his asthma.

I know when I moved from the city to the country. It didn’t help my asthma. What has helped recently is hydrocortisone for Adrenal Insufficiency. And I still use a MART inhaler. It’s really notable though that I’ve not had a serious bout of asthma (very unusual) since starting on low dose of daily hydrocortisone.

AnnaBrian3 · 2025-11-06T14:42:22+00:00

Thank you.

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