Originally Posted by ellsac

I have heard of larger doses of steroids causing a decrease in neuropathy symptoms-but not the other way around. I would think that is too much cortisol caused neuropathy-it would be a major symptom of Cushings Disease, and it doesn't seem to be (unless of course the excess cortisol is so prolonged in ones system that it causes diabetes or the like-although this would be reversible if the cortisol levels were brought back down).



Sorry ellsac - I didn't word that very well - I don't think the extra steroid increased the PN - more I was concerned that it may have an effect on a skin biopsy result - although given the time lag now it should be okay. What I think may have contributed to the PN is a drop in B12 due to Nitrous Oxide during the op, (plus other factors). Also I was given Metrodiazanole (antibiotic) which PN is a known side effect of.



Yes my bloods are monitored every three months - glucose has always been good and thyroid has been stable since I added iodine to my diet. I normally see the Endo once a year but they scheduled a six monthly follow up due to the apx - but I've asked for it to be brought forward.



I'm fortunate in that although the Addison's numbers in NZ are small, and there is no official support group, we have a loose network in which we share information - the co-ordinator is a retired pharmacist who's had AD for 50 years - very helpful. It's a roller-coaster ride though and 5 years in I'm still learning.