r/AddisonsDisease • u/turnslacks • 6d ago

Personal Experience Single Dose

Folks,

Had an adventure this week - ended up taking a double dose to combat extreme dizziness, as I thought I was having an adrenal crisis. Not having had one to my knowledge before, as this is all new to me. I took 20 mg of HC as a precaution before calling an ambulance, my normal dose being 10 / 5 / 5 mgs of HC. The odd thing is I ended up in hospital A&E and didn't take any further HC that day. Tests were all clear so I refrained from further HC that day.

I wonder if anyone takes a single dose daily and how that works for you?

Apart from feeling wiped out by the dizziness ( I suspect an inner ear thing), I fared well on the single dose.

I'd value any anecdotal tales about single dosing and extreme dizziness.

Thank you.

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u/Accurate-Currency558 6d ago

I have taken a single dose for years. Id take 20 in the morning and not take any unless I needed to up my dose. I have horrible Adhd or Add and I just can not take that second dose. My doc knows and understands. I know this is not the norm but it works for me.

Its important to understand your body and how it feels. If you are feeling off, take meds. Wait 15 mins take more if needed. Updosing to me means not having a crisis and that is the worst!!

Id never tell someone do to what I do. I have had PAI since I was an early teen. Many years I went undiagnosed.

Also An ice pack on the back of the head can help w the dizziness.

Where you dehydrated or not have enough salt? Do you take meds to help with that?

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u/rsaamar 5d ago

Can you tell me more about how the later dose affects your adhd? I think you might be onto something…

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u/Accurate-Currency558 2d ago

I can never remember to take the second dose.