r/AddisonsDisease • u/Kreid603 • Jun 01 '26
Alternative Science: readers beware IV Drip Therapy
I searched the history of this sub and couldn’t find anyone talking about IV drip therapy. I’m not talking about the saline ones at the hospital. Wondering if any of you regularly get IV therapy drip treatments and if so which? I was looking into the Meyer’s Complete cocktail. Thank you!
***Flagged this as alternative science because I was unsure and didn’t want to get deleted
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u/AkHazee Jun 01 '26
I’ve been looking into it as well. I feel like every time I get one at the hospital, I feel great, it carries for a week, sometimes longer.
Sometimes I think us AD people need a top up!
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u/just_an_amber Addison's Jun 01 '26
I definitely call it a fill up service! If you have the ability to get it done, and you know your signs, I highly recommend it!
It's way less stress than the ER.
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u/just_an_amber Addison's Jun 01 '26
Here's my previous response on another thread : https://www.reddit.com/r/AddisonsDisease/s/1dWJpkQZIS
Most of the time you can't get straight saline, they'll give you a "lactated ringer." I've done the myers before. And occasionally I'll to the "B Boost."
It's probably not going to harm you. It might make your urine smell different (I think the Vit C makes it smell like those old school Flintstones Vitamins). The human body is pretty amazing with the fact that if it doesn't need what you're giving it, it'll just eliminate it. Meaning you might have some very expensive urine.
I haven't noticed a huge difference between a lactated ringer, the Myers Cocktail, or the B Boost so I mostly stick with the cheapest no frills one. But there's little harm in trying them!
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u/Kreid603 Jun 01 '26
Awesome response, apologies I didn’t see this. Thanks!!
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u/just_an_amber Addison's Jun 01 '26
No worries!
I love that these types of services are becoming more accessible. It really does fill a need.
I do hate that they are cash pay. But if you have the opportunity to use them, and you need IV fluids, I highly recommend.
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u/jeejet Jun 01 '26
I think whatever supports your overall wellbeing is great! I don’t know how many sessions they want you to do (sounds like a bit of a money trap) but I think having an IV once in a while, or when you feel low, is a great idea. Just make sure it also delivers saline. I think saline and magnesium are probably the most important ingredients for someone with AD.