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Guidelines for Intra-Muscular Injection of Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)
- Important information. This could save your life! |
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Instructions on how to
treat an Addison's
crisis. |
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Characteristics of polyglandular deficiency syndromes. |
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Signs and symptoms of Addison's Disease. Source: Ann L. Mai, M.D.: Adrenal Insufficiency/Addison's Disease |
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Here's a section of an
article that goes over the dosage of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for Addison's
patients. It states that the goal is to use the smallest dose of
hydrocortisone that
maintains the patients well-being and physical strength (relieves
Addison's symptoms). |
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This is actually a link to some excellent articles at UpToDate.com
covering adrenal insufficiency. |
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Table
with relative potencies of steroids. |
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Tables that show symptoms and lab indications of Addison's disease, features of an
Addison's crisis, and causes of an Addison's crisis. |
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Here's a table that lists drugs that influence blood sugar levels.
Be aware that aspirin lowers blood glucose. Thyroid hormones,
ibuprofen, and important for Addisonians, corticosteroids such as
prednisone and cortisol raise blood sugar. Then there's alcohol,
which can lower or raise blood sugar depending on the type of alcohol
you drink and how much food is in the stomach. |
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Pumping Insulin
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Complete Guide to Carb Counting |
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Java Applet that will interpret hemoglobin A1c values. |
Special thanks to my endocrinologist Dr Dustin Bernard
for
access to the publications referenced here.
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Please consult your physician before implementing any of the
practices outlined in this site.