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October 12, 2017 · 52 Comments

Staring At The Sick Bowl Adrenal Insufficiency

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I’m staring at the sick bowl trying to stay calm. I just want to puke. The nausea is unbearable. I wish I could just get this over already. I am so unwell.

I have adrenal insufficiency. My cortisol levels are not right. In fact My adrenal symptoms are getting worse. My head hurts. The back of my eyeballs feel like they are about to explode. The pain across my head is severe. My legs and arms are aching. I can barely think.

What has caused my body to require more cortisol? Well the answer is pretty simple or is it? I appear to have a skin infection. The life saving steroids I take to keep me alive weaken my immune system and infections are all too common for me.

But there is something more going on. If it was just an infection I would be able to double dose and get through. There must be something else affecting me as my symptoms worsen and my blood pressure drops to the point I can no longer stand.

I am dizzy and weak and becoming dehydrated. I search my body for signs. What is going on? I notice a rash. This is not normal. Maybe I have a viral infection that I am unaware of.

No matter what the underlying cause, my medication is not sufficient. I need to increase my dose even more. The nausea is sweeping over me again. I need a break but this will take time.

I call my husband please help me. He is helpless. What can he do? He can’t take the pain away. He can’t will the nausea to leave as much as he would like.

I take comfort in knowing someone cares. Yes I am going through this but I am not going through it alone. My husband is by my side.

My eyes continue to hurt. Maybe if I go to sleep I can get some peace. I will just close my eyes and rest. What more can I do?

I know eventually this will pass. Yes it is hard to take but I can do this. Eventually the pain will leave and I will feel improved. I just have to ride the wave of adrenal insufficiency once more until my cortisol levels are stable and knowing I will improve gives me hope. Hope that I can make it through another crisis.

Angela x

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  1. robin rue says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:36 am

    I am so sorry to hear about all the pain you are in. I sure hope it passes!

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    • Angela says

      October 12, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      thanks

      Reply
  2. Kim Carberry says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    Sending love and hugs! I hope it passes soon and you feel better xx

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:02 am

      thanks Kim.

      Reply
  3. StressedMum (@stressedmum01) says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    So sorry you are suffering, I hope the symptoms pass soon, it is not nice for the person who loves and cares about you to just watch helplessly from the side willing it to go away or in my case wishing we could swap so I can be the one who suffers x

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:02 am

      I know that feeling. I am glad it’s me and not my child.

      Reply
  4. Bavarian Sojourn says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Oh gosh, poor you. That must be awful to have. I haven’t ever heard of it before, so thank you for making us aware of it. I hope you are better now…

    Reply
  5. Rhian Westbury says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    I am so sorry to hear that you’re not feeling good again, I wish there was an easy way to ease your pain x

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

      I did take pain relief and it helped.

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  6. Catherine Sargent says

    October 12, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    I hope you start to feel better soon. When we don’t feel well, all we can do it take things one day at a time and stay positive.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Yes. I will take things one day and one step at a time.

      Reply
  7. Sarah Bailey says

    October 12, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Gosh what an awful time you are having with your health :(. It is awful having to deal with sickness day in and day out.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:59 am

      It is tough at the moment but i will get through.

      Reply
  8. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    October 12, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    I can tell you’re a VERY strong woman, so I know you can handle this. Just don’t try to push yourself TOO hard.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:58 am

      thanks. I will rest up and take a big break.

      Reply
  9. Liz Mays says

    October 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Oh yikes! I’ve never that level of pain and sickness before! I’m glad you have your husband there for support.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:56 am

      Yes he is a nice hubby and helps me a lot.

      Reply
  10. Pam Wattenbarger says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    So sorry to hear that you have adrenal insufficiency. That sounds like it is really challenging.

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  11. M E L I S S A ?? (@fruity_flamingo) says

    October 12, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Oh no it sounds awful for you, I hope you get better soon

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  12. Sarah says

    October 12, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Oh lovely. I’m so sorry to hear how you are feeling. No one deserves that. I hope you feel better really soon xxx

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Sometimes we have trials..this is my one. I can at least use it to help others with this condition.

      Reply
  13. Kelly Hutchinson (@KickingWKelly) says

    October 12, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    I cannot imagine how much suffering you have gone through with this. I am sending positive energy to get you feeling better!

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:55 am

      thanks so much.

      Reply
  14. AnnMarie John says

    October 13, 2017 at 1:29 am

    I’m so sorry you have to go through all the pain. I hope you feel better soon. I have no knowledge about adrenal insufficiency but I wish you the best in life.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:54 am

      thanks. That is why I share to help raise awareness.

      Reply
  15. Travel Blogger says

    October 13, 2017 at 1:46 am

    This sounds so awful! I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Sharing your story really helps others out there that are also facing a chronic illness. Good for you that you keep going!

    Reply
  16. Carol Cassara says

    October 13, 2017 at 2:01 am

    It’s never easy to battle an illness but I admire you for your strength and your determination to move past the pain. I’m sure you’re going to be amazing.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:53 am

      It is not easy. Thanks for the comments.

      Reply
  17. Wendy Polisi says

    October 13, 2017 at 3:46 am

    Well that is just no good at all! Stay strong Angela, you’re a tough cookie!

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Thanks. I am a tough cookie. I can do this.

      Reply
  18. kristin says

    October 13, 2017 at 4:40 am

    So so sorry to hear this. Hope you find healing soon.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Thankyou. I find writing my feelings down helps.

      Reply
  19. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    October 13, 2017 at 5:55 am

    I’m so sorry you have to go through that pain. I hope you’ll feel better soon.

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:50 am

      I am slowly improving. Thanks.

      Reply
  20. Honest Mum® (@HonestMum) says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I am so sorry you are dealing with this. You are incredibly strong and will improve again. Lots of love x

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    • Angela says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:49 am

      thanks Vicki 🙂

      Reply
  21. forkwardthinkingfoodinista says

    October 13, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Hope you get better soon. Nothing worse than being sick. Stay strong 🙂 x

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    • Angela says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      thanks so much.

      Reply
  22. Laura Dove says

    October 13, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Gosh that sounds awful. I am so sorry you have to go through this, I can relate though as I am still going through horrific health issues myself. I have a gastroscopy booked for tomorrow, another brain scan next week, cardiology and endocrinology the following week. I just want some answers, waiting around for them is just the worst. I hope you feel a little better today. xx

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    • Angela says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      oh I hope you get your answers soon Laura. It is so tough being unwell isn’t it!

      Reply
  23. Shannon Gurnee says

    October 13, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Oh my gosh girl – that sucks! I’ve never heard of this before, but it sounds like a really terrible thing. Sending prayers.

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    • Angela says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      thanks

      Reply
  24. Emily (@amummytoo) says

    October 14, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    This sounds so horrid, it must make even the small stuff a struggle. Hope you’re feeling better soon and we’re all here if you need anything x

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    • Angela says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      thanks Emily.

      Reply
  25. Louise x (@withlovefromlou) says

    October 15, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Oh, Angela. I cried reading this 🙁 I’m so sorry to hear the pain is getting worse. I hope it passes soon. Sending big hugs.

    Louise x

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    • Angela says

      October 15, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      thanks louise.

      Reply
  26. dearmummyblog says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Oh no! This sounds horrible 🙁 feel so sorry that you have to endure this Angela. My mummy hates waking up with aches and couldn’t imagine having strong bouts of nausea on top of that! Stay strong xx

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    • Angela says

      October 15, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      it has been tough recently.

      Reply
  27. Deborah Butler (@SuperBusyMum) says

    October 16, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Oh deary me, this is not good at all – feel better soon!

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    • Angela says

      October 17, 2017 at 3:47 am

      thanks I hope I do.

      Reply
  28. Elaine Livingstone says

    November 5, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    your pains sound horrendous, not sure my grandson has the vocabulary to describe this if it was happening to him. Must be quite depressing to think this it is and things will not improve significantly for people like you. #Maybe one day they will find a better way to either self test or control the levels

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    • Angela says

      November 6, 2017 at 12:01 am

      I sure hope so!

      Reply

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