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Adrenal issues

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debbie27473
debbie27473

Hi everyone. I was just doing some research on adrenal glands as I am now down to 4.5mgs per day. I know we have all discussed whether stress can trigger our pmr, so I found this very interesting.

 "The Stress of Life" by Dr. H. Seyle:.... "the adrenal glands are the processors of stress in our bodies. A person's stress resistance will vary with the competence of his adrenals. Continually stressing them, finally depletes them. When we become exhausted by life, on a mental or physical level, our adrenal glands often fail to keep up, and illness ensues."

I had had a very rough couple of years before developing pmr including skin cancer on my face and a financial crisis. It makes sense that, however well we cope with the stress at the time, something in the body 'has to give' at some point when we reach breaking point! I would be very interested to hear your thoughts x

 

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  • FlipDover_Aust
    FlipDover_Aust debbie27473

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    I had several years of high stress, but it peaked immediatly before I got sick.

    I blame that, and a very severe virus that lasted 8 weeks.

  • Nefret
    Nefret debbie27473

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    Just to add that I have none-to-little adrenal function for the last 3 years (I think).  I will be on a maintenance dose of Pred for life.  I got by quite happily on 5mg for 2 years, but then things began to go pear-shaped, so I am currently on 7.5mgs at least until October, when the tests will be done again.
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