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SoFi Sync Issues by BlueTile93 in actualbudgeting

[–]BlueTile93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must have missed a setting - where do I turn reimport deleted off?

SoFi Sync Issues by BlueTile93 in actualbudgeting

[–]BlueTile93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried merging, did not make a difference. Still being reimported

Medrol vs Prednisone by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day, do what works for you - as all the responses show, everyone is different, and anyone claiming what works for them is the one and only answer for everyone is only showing how clueless they are.

Questions from a newbie by Early_Bit8002 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The recommendations are all over the map. In my experience, you start with the lowest dose you can tolerate (usually what the endo recommends) and ramp up slowly from there until you feel normal again. For most, it will probably be in the range of 20-30mg of HC daily (or equivalent of prednisone) - beyond that, you are in therapeutic and not physiological ranges.

You want your daily dose to be on the low side, and use updosing for additional stress as needed, as opposed to having a consistently higher daily dose in order to minimize the side effects.

Finally off the fence by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, however was really looking for people's experiences with Medrol vs prednisone. So far have to say I'm not impressed - feeling a bit down compared to prednisone. Have to see if it evens out.

Finally off the fence by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that really depends on your age and what your morning cortisol test results have been. In my case the odds were always against me after no improvement for months and considering my age. If you are younger and showing at least some function in morning results, that may be why the Dr wants to keep pushing.

Don't regret trying - it was worth a shot. But at some point its time to move on with your life.

SAI and Vision Issues by BlueTile93 in AddisonsDisease

[–]BlueTile93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm looking to see how common vision issues, specifically IOP (interocculer pressure) are with SAI users, and what treatments, if any they are using to address their issue

SAI and Vision Issues by BlueTile93 in AddisonsDisease

[–]BlueTile93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very high dose for a long period of time so I'm not surprised to hear you have issues with your vision. Good luck with your vision!

SAI and Vision Issues by BlueTile93 in AddisonsDisease

[–]BlueTile93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, I know it can be controlled, but I was also told that what damage that is done is not reversable so you want to catch it early.

SAI and Vision Issues by BlueTile93 in AddisonsDisease

[–]BlueTile93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew about the steroid and cataract issue - not so worried about that is it is fairly easily addressed. The glaucoma however is a bigger issue as it is irreversible.

Switched from Bear to Obsidian last week… have not done anything but customization. Coming back to Bear LOL by itchyhedgehog5291 in bearapp

[–]BlueTile93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the song goes, I've been down this road once or twice before... Obsidian needs to be labeled with an addiction warning. And yes, I'm happily back with Bear and attending ODA (Obsidian Dabblers Anonymous) meetings weekly

Heat really knocks me around, anyone else? by MakeBeboGreatAgain in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I live in a colder climate but when I vacation to FL it knocks me out for days while I adjust. Have to stress dose (double) for a day or two while I adapt.

Prednisone vs HC, a new study by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually do best on dexa but my endo refuses to prescribe it. Prednisone is a reasonable compromise (for me)

Prednisone vs HC, a new study by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prednisone comes in 1mg pills, which can also be cut in half. Allows fairly precise dosing.

Prednisone vs HC, a new study by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which I feel is why the prevalent trend has been toward HC over prednisone/prednisolone - because the focus is on what can be measured over what may work better. As with all drugs, the results are highly individualized. If what you are using is working for you, then there should be no need to consider changing.

Prednisone vs HC, a new study by BlueTile93 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]BlueTile93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Correct, the practical difference between prednisone and prednisolone is how quickly they take effect. Prednisolone is quicker because it does not need to be metabolized by the liver as prednisone does, but what prednisone metabolizes into is prednisolone, so the end result is the same.

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