Cortef

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Hi all,

I have another adrenal related question!

I've now seen 2 doctors who are recommending low-dose Cortef for low adrenal

function (although I've yet to see an endocronologist and have an appt at the

end of next month). They are recommending 5mg and then working up to 20mg.

They said they would feel more comfortable giving me cortef than adrenal

glandulars or licorice root, etc. However, since I have such adverse

reactions to things, I'm extremely paranoid about taking it. I'm also

extremely sick right now and don't have anyone to help me out if I do happen

to have a bad reaction to the Cortef. Both doctors have said that they have

not seen any adverse reactions in people with CFS. I feel like I need to try

whatever I can to get me out of this horrible 4 1/2 month (and counting!)

relapse I'm experiencing, but scared silly of making things worse. Has

anyone here had experience with Cortef, good or bad? Trudy... I think you

had said you had a positive response -- I'll have to refer to one of your

old emails!

Also, I read that Cortef suppresses the immune system, which is an additional

concern. I'd appreciate any experiences/info... thanks!

I again apologize if I'm making anyone repeat themselves... I haven't been

able to keep up with the digests lately!

Thanks,

Laurel