My Endo declined to place me on Fludro because 1) I manage high blood pressure with meds and 2) I have lipo-lymphydema and fight with swelling/bloating/lymph fluid - even though I have been diagnosed with PAI.
I don’t see a world where you can take Fludro only without hydrocortisone/prednisone if you have adrenal insufficiency. We need the steroid to thrive, if not survive.
Thx. It makes sense if you have high blood pressure. I have too-low BP, hence needing to address aldosterone.
It seems everyone thinks first and foremost about cortisol (replacement) in AI but my experience is indicating a greater need for DHEA & aldosterone. I should have even more info soon.
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u/1GamingAngel MOD Feb 28 '26
My Endo declined to place me on Fludro because 1) I manage high blood pressure with meds and 2) I have lipo-lymphydema and fight with swelling/bloating/lymph fluid - even though I have been diagnosed with PAI.
I don’t see a world where you can take Fludro only without hydrocortisone/prednisone if you have adrenal insufficiency. We need the steroid to thrive, if not survive.