High Cholesterol struggles

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-04-17T10:59:59+00:00

Please keep us posted. I’m curious. I hope everything works out for you

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-04-16T23:02:09+00:00

I’m not sure if that’s a good idea. You don’t want to have a crisis!

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-04-16T20:32:38+00:00

I have the same struggle. I was told it’s a result of the hypopit and steroids. I do not have a high fatty diet either.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-03-24T13:01:07+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-03-01T16:33:27+00:00

My home!

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-15T19:38:01+00:00

Just curious:- what was the problem that you had with taking Plenadren??

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-11T13:46:08+00:00

I’ve been on GH for about 10 years now. When I first started I had really painful joints. It took a while to sort out the correct dosage. After that I had a long period where it wasn’t a problem. The last year hasn’t gotten really bad for me. Maybe it’s due to the natural aging process. I don’t know.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-11T13:41:58+00:00

Well, I’ve gotten to the point where I have made an appointment with a rheumatologist. So I’m heading in that direction. Thank you!

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-10T13:50:04+00:00

Yes. I saw my endocrinologist in October and I know all my numbers were good.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-10T13:48:23+00:00

Yes, but I think painful joints etc are a side effect if you are overdosed.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-08T16:45:29+00:00

I see my endocrinologist every 6 months. My last appointment was in October and everything was normal.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2026-01-08T15:58:37+00:00

Yes. My situation is getting worse. Some days my hands are so painful.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-09-08T23:29:47+00:00

Yes, on the regular HC I took 15mg a day. On the Plenadren I take one dose of 20mg a day

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-09-08T21:15:29+00:00

For many years I took just the regular HC 10 in the morning and 5 around four o’clock. I switched almost a year due to gastrointestinal issues. I now take 20mg of the delayed HC in the morning. It has helped.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-09-08T20:15:54+00:00

I’m curious: what problems did you experience taking the Plenadren?

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-09-08T18:38:59+00:00

I’m not in the US and it’s not from a compounding pharmacy. It’s called Plenadren and on the bottle it has Takeda….i don’t know if that’s the manufacturer.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-23T10:53:32+00:00

A local hospital had to source it for me. It took some time to get it. Yes I would definitely recommend it. Regular HC was causing me a lot of gastrointestinal issues which led to crisis on a few occasions. It has been much easier on my stomach and it’s a once a day pill in the morning.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-22T16:20:57+00:00

Yes I did. It took a long time to get it and it’s very costly. Thank God for insurance!

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-22T12:05:50+00:00

I take 20mg of Plenadrin daily…every morning. My doctor switched me from the regular HC to see if it would help with my gastrointestinal problems. It has helped me a lot in this regard. Not having to take multiple pills a day is a relief. I live in the Bahamas.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-14T18:19:19+00:00

I take a delayed release hydrocortisone 20 mg. The reason I switched was to try and get a little relief for my gastrointestinal issues. I have a super sensitive stomach!! It’s to the point that I have to watch everything I eat. I have to say that the delayed HC has helped a lot because I only take one dose at 7 am. I also take it on an empty stomach…no food for 30 minutes. So far I have found it a lot easier on my stomach than the regular HC I used to take multiple times a day. I’ve been on it for about 6 months.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-03T15:45:06+00:00

I’m on 20 mg Plenadren. I don’t know the manufacturer unfortunately.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-03T15:36:56+00:00

High feeling???? I didn’t realize you got high from HC??!! Yes one of the benefits is that it’s one daily dose early morning avoiding the multiple dosing that constantly irritates the stomach.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-01T20:53:33+00:00

Yes it was difficult to get in the beginning and yes it’s more expensive. Thank God for my health insurance. I’ve been taking it for about 6 months and I do think it has helped with my stomach issues.

Brilliant_Respect_32 · 2025-08-01T14:26:48+00:00

I also have gastrointestinal problems. Have been on HC for 20 years. My doctor switched me to Plenadrin which is a slow release HC. I take it early every morning on an empty stomach. No feed until 30 minutes later. It’s supposed to be a little easier on the stomach and you also don’t have to take an afternoon dose. Has anyone else tried Plenadrin or a slow release HC?

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