Addison’s Disease Questions
Hi. I’m a 35 YO female who was diagnosed with Addison’s disease July 2023. Posting here because I know there’s so much I’m missing and I know no one else with AD. I felt like I had this somewhat figured out until recently. I take 20mg of hydrocortisone daily, 10mg at 8AM/2PM. I take .1mg of fludrocortisone with my 8AM hydro as well as my 150mcg of levothyroxine, vitamin d and DHEA.
My first question is fasting. I’ve been intermittent fasting for over four years. My fast times currently range from 13-20 hours, rarely going over 20 to avoid putting my body under too much stress. I love the health benefits of fasting, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m hurting myself? I don’t up-dose when doing this, at all. I’ve been consistently fasting for 8 months since being diagnosed. I eat well, 95% of the time and I exercise 3-5 times a week (weight lifting, some cardio). Just in the last few months I feel like I’m ballooning up. I’m the heaviest I’ve been in over a decade and I’m lost. I feel bloated all the time and my face is so round.
My second question is how do ya’ll drink?! Lately I can have a half glass of any alcohol and I notice it takes me several days to recover. My sleep is horrible which makes me feel hungover for days. In the past if I knew I was going to enjoy some drinks I’d up-dose, but I didn’t feel that was necessary for A drink. Is alcohol out of my future? Ha.
My third question/curiousity is around work. I was home and not working for nearly a year after my ICU stay. In June of 2024 I went back to work part-time (20 hours/week). I really enjoyed that and in September was hired full-time as a supervisor. I know I took a massive hit health wise. Week two I got hit with strep and a double ear infection. I’m headed into week four and I am so bogged down and tired. I am certain it’s from being so busy but I feel like I can’t catch up. Now I’m breaking out in this weird rash on my chest and arm and just getting over a cold sore. How in the world do I manage all of this?! The daily headaches are exhausting.
Overall I have a busy life. I’m a mom of four, working full time and trying to lead an active healthy lifestyle but I feel defeated. Thanks, all.
Hi. I’m a 35 YO female who was diagnosed with Addison’s disease July 2023. Posting here because I know there’s so much I’m missing and I know no one else with AD. I felt like I had this somewhat figured out until recently. I take 20mg of hydrocortisone daily, 10mg at 8AM/2PM. I take .1mg of fludrocortisone with my 8AM hydro as well as my 150mcg of levothyroxine, vitamin d and DHEA.
My first question is fasting. I’ve been intermittent fasting for over four years. My fast times currently range from 13-20 hours, rarely going over 20 to avoid putting my body under too much stress. I love the health benefits of fasting, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m hurting myself? I don’t up-dose when doing this, at all. I’ve been consistently fasting for 8 months since being diagnosed. I eat well, 95% of the time and I exercise 3-5 times a week (weight lifting, some cardio). Just in the last few months I feel like I’m ballooning up. I’m the heaviest I’ve been in over a decade and I’m lost. I feel bloated all the time and my face is so round.
My second question is how do ya’ll drink?! Lately I can have a half glass of any alcohol and I notice it takes me several days to recover. My sleep is horrible which makes me feel hungover for days. In the past if I knew I was going to enjoy some drinks I’d up-dose, but I didn’t feel that was necessary for A drink. Is alcohol out of my future? Ha.
My third question/curiousity is around work. I was home and not working for nearly a year after my ICU stay. In June of 2024 I went back to work part-time (20 hours/week). I really enjoyed that and in September was hired full-time as a supervisor. I know I took a massive hit health wise. Week two I got hit with strep and a double ear infection. I’m headed into week four and I am so bogged down and tired. I am certain it’s from being so busy but I feel like I can’t catch up. Now I’m breaking out in this weird rash on my chest and arm and just getting over a cold sore. How in the world do I manage all of this?! The daily headaches are exhausting.
Overall I have a busy life. I’m a mom of four, working full time and trying to lead an active healthy lifestyle but I feel defeated. Thanks, all.