#I am currently on a mineralocorticoid

[tj-crochets]

Hey y’all! I have a dilemma. Warning: talking about medical stuff

1. I might be finally getting a diagnosis for the adrenal problems! 2. It’s because I tested low on one thing, but it’s not the thing I thought I’d test low on 3. If I have the thing that being low on cortisol can mean, I not only *finally* have a diagnosis after more than a decade, I get the good meds 4. The good meds (a replacement for a different hormone than the one I’m already on) will almost definitely help literally all my other health problems, and there’s a chance that if I take them long term, I might not have allergies anymore?* 5. the problem: stress raises the levels of cortisol. Testing low on cortisol is how I get a diagnosis. I need to not panic before/during this blood test, and it involves being in a room for an hour and a bit because they have to take samples at different times to see how I react 6. It is very very difficult for me to not panic, knowing that if I *don’t* test low again, I will not get the diagnosis, and without the diagnosis I do not get the good meds (because if you don’t have Addisons, long term steroids are Very Bad for you in several ways, including messing up your immune system)  7. but if I DON’T have Addisons, and I am on the good meds, my immune system will be messed up in the middle of the pandemic 8. so I am stressing about potentially testing low, getting a diagnosis, having it be wrong and increase my covid risk, while also stressing about *not* testing low and being left a medical mystery again after coming so close to finally getting a diagnosis. It’s been twelve years since the first doctor told me I had salt issues, and nearly a decade since they got bad enough to affect my quality of life severely. I really, really want a diagnosis.  9. Either way, I really really need to not stress so that my levels are accurate, whatever they turn out to be So, tl;dr: I am stressing, and, for medical test reasons, it is very important that I not stress out for the next two days (so, until 6/22/22). To help me not stress, I am asking today for fanfic recs, and if y’all can send me like cute animal pictures and/or quilt inspiration on Wednesday morning? I’ll post about the cute animal pictures/quilt inspiration request tomorrow night so I can look at them in the morning *one of the roles of cortisol, as I understand it, is helping your body process histamines. I do not have IgE mediated allergies, I have “excess of histamine” allergies, so if I can process more histamine I might, functionally, be allergy free

#long post #medical mention #the person behind the yarn #I simplified some of this because I tend to go waaaaay into jargon when talking about my health issues #if anyone has any questions I'm happy to clarify I just wanted to de-jargon it as much as possible #Addisons disease is a kind of catch-all term for adrenal insufficiency. I have a family history of Addisons #I also have pretty severe stress reactions to most doctors for reasons I will not get into here #which means...my stress could have been tainting my test results the whole damn time (I have been tested for Addisons several times) #which is not helping my current stress levels lol #the 'good meds' I mentioned a few times are glucocorticoids (it could be one of a few different medications) #I am currently on a mineralocorticoid #both are steroids but are also artificial versions of hormones our bodies usually produce #if you take them and are low on them they have basically no impact on your immune system (as I understand it) #but if you take them and aren't low on them they are immunosuppressants (I am not a doctor though so don't take that as medical advice) #I unfortunately also get stressed out being in rooms with closed doors. Like rooms in doctor offices. #I have no explanation for that one? it doesn't bother me in bathrooms but absolutely does with kitchens/bedrooms/offices/etc #I think I read a lot of the major fandoms except anime ones (no judgment meant I just haven't watched them) #and probably not any based on games? again no judgment I just can't play a lot of games because they make me dizzy

[mensbodybuildingtips]

Use Sodium to Look Full, Vascular and Ripped

If I had a dollar for every time I have actually heard bodybuilders tell me they use Mrs. Dashboard throughout their reducing stage, I would certainly have a few grand in my pocket.

I always look at them as well as ask why they would certainly enjoy their salt while weight loss, and the typical feedback is, "I'm attempting to obtain lean and also do not wish to hold water." My reaction is, " Salt will certainly not inhibit your development in getting lean, as well as holding some water while diet programs is in fact beneficial." Then, naturally, I lecture them for an additional 20 mins and soothe them down as I inform them I desire them to start eating four pickles a day to obtain their bodies made use of to high salt intake.

If you are just one of those individuals that fear sodium as a result of its water-retentive reputation, please maintain reading, as I will certainly clarify to you why not having high salt intake is disadvantageous to looking your best.

When starting a diet programs stage for a bodybuilding competition or a special event where you have to look your best with minimal apparel, you will have to plan ahead. I always advise that, no matter your current problem or body fat, you begin a dieting stage at the very least 16 weeks out. If you genuinely are under 10% body fat, after that 12 weeks is the minimum.

Right of the bat, I tell individuals to start consuming alcohol a consistent 1 1⁄2 -2 gallons of water a day, together with getting utilized to a high salt in-take. Basically, add salt to all your dishes-- or, if you hate salt, after that eat pickles. Initially you will preserve fluid as a result of the quick water intake integrated with the high salt consumption. The mineralocorticoid steroid hormone aldosterone will be enhanced only momentarily, till homeostasis cancel your sodium-to-water ratio. After a week you must not be holding obvious fluid, and need to be eliminating salt and water with pee consistently, which now keeps aldosterone suppressed.

The crucial determinant in keeping aldosterone levels low is seeing to it to keep both your sodium intake and water usage high. When both water and also sodium levels drop, aldosterone increases, vasopressin is launched, as well as water plus salt reabsorption takes place with the distal tubules of the kidneys. Vasopressin, or anti-diuretic hormonal agent (ADH), is a peptide hormonal agent that is released when dehydration or reduced water and also salt consumption take place. Vasopressin is primarily the body's defense mechanism that begins when imbalances take place in the blood relating to water, sodium, and also glucose.

The Facts About Aldosterone

As you start to obtain leaner and also leaner via the program of the diet plan, you will certainly recognize just how important high salt intake really is. Normally around five weeks out of a bodybuilding contest, your body fat should be really low (5-6%) as well as your carb consumption need to be minuscule.

When carbohydrates are extremely low, you shed also much more water, since each gram of glycogen binds approximately 2.7 g of water. Lessened carbohydrate degrees could trigger a host of side impacts if sodium degrees are inadequate. Muscular tissue cramping as well as muscle mass tears prevail. A decreased blood quantity, which reduces vascularity and also muscle mass fullness, is now existing. The treatment to such problems is having high salt consumption. High degrees of salt will certainly maintain you appropriately hydrated for healthy and balanced muscle tightenings, and aid prevent cramping as well as injury.

I directly observe that when I am depleted of carbs, yet have my sodium consumption high, my muscular tissues appear very complete, difficult, and vascular, which are words many times made use of to explain being "carbohydrate packed."

When your body-fat levels are really reduced and also both water and sodium levels are skies- high, you ought to appear definitely weird looking, with road-map blood vessels all over your body from sodium-induced vasodilation. Having yourself in unbelievable condition three weeks of your muscle building competition or unique occasion makes the final couple of days of "drying" simple to manage. As perhaps a few of you know, that final few days prior to a bodybuilding contest can make or break a rival, as trying out out-of-date carb/sodium/water protocols could spoil 16 weeks of training and stringent dieting.

The discombobulated body builder will certainly employ insane strategies entailing serious water as well as salt constraint and crazy quantities of carbs. Such hazardous and destructive procedures are typically advised by so-called contest-prep "masters" who merely go far on their own on the sole basis of their "magical" drug suggestions. This path is very attractive to the malnourished body builder that isn't believing very reasonably and desires a side at any type of cost.

The Finishing Touches!

When coming close to the final few days before your contest or unique event, there are a few things that you can do to look also better. The initial thing I have people do 6 days out is enhance their currently high water intake by 1⁄4 -1 ⁄ 2 gallon, as well as include one more pickle or a few trembles of salt to their diet. If they still have 50-100g of carbohydrates in their diet plan, I bring them down by 25g each day till they reach 0g of carbohydrates a few days before the event.

Water and salt consumption constantly increases by 1⁄4 -1 ⁄ 2 gallon each successive day till eventually prior to the occasion, when salt stops being added to dishes. You consume exactly what is naturally taking place in your healthy protein resources. Water gets quickly reduced of at some time a day before the occasion. Generally water obtains shut of at night around 6-10 p.m. Most individuals are eating upward of 3 to 5 gallons of water by eventually out as well as will certainly be urinating every 15 mins. By ramping up water and also sodium consumption much more the final six days, we raise diuresis, which substantially reduces adolsterone as well as maintains your body in a "flushing state." When we eliminated added sodium one day prior and maintain water intake overpriced, we raise diuresis much more. Now when we abruptly cut of water intake as well as do not TAPER water like misinformed "masters" supporter, the body will "overshoot," since it is made use of to getting high water and also salt. Around 11 p.m. the night before your contest, you will certainly be urinating as well as drying out like crazy. By the time you awaken the early morning of your contest or event, you will certainly be bone dry. It is critical the early morning of your contest or occasion to manage the reintroduction of salt and water. I constantly have my clients consume a passionate breakfast 8 hours after water has actually been closed of. The morning meal will certainly include steak, eggs, bacon, and salute, as I make every effort to have salt, carbs, and fats in wealth. Your body is like a dry sponge, all set to absorb sugar, water, salt, and also fat into the muscle mass cells, because muscular tissue cells will was initially priority for replenishment.

You need to avoid fluids at this point, as liquid could make you hold water in such a delicate state. Having excess-sodium-laden foods without water intake will really make you appear harder, drier, and also fuller.

Remember that water complies with salt, so any type of remaining subcutaneous water that hasn't already been eliminated will be sucked up when sodium is consumed, creating the popular "shrink-wrapped" look. After prejudging mores than, or you are finishing your day at the coastline or photo shoot, gradually reestablish water in 2- to four-ounce increments. You will more than likely see yourself fill in right before your eyes and boost your conditioning a lot more. Just make sure to have discipline and also self-discipline and do not overdo it with fluid, because you remain in such a dehydrated state.

Once the competition or event mores than, please make certain to go back to homeostasis as promptly as possible by taking in Pedialyte, Gatorade, and also water to recover important electrolytes and minerals. You will certainly experience a temporary rebound of excessive bloating as well as water retention, yet if you keep the liquid intake high, signs will certainly dissipate within a few days.

So, following time you are carefully diet programs for a competition or event needing you to look your finest on a details day, please embrace the terrific mineral salt and leave your competition in the dust.

  Note: The salt as well as carbs reintroduced the morning of the contest/special event are not determined or measured. Once in a completely dry, dried state you can consume sufficient amounts of salt and also carbohydrates without concern of "spilling over" or maintaining water. This is why it is crucial to NOT reestablish water throughout this time.

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[bloojayoolie]

Andrew Bogut, Cute, and Desperate: This most adorable little Doodle boy is Puffy, a 1 year young sweetheart of a boy with Addison's disease (is on medication for it). He is a happy little guy who, upon intake, was alert and energetic, running around the exam room looking for attention (& maybe a snuggle or two). This ueber-cute little nugget waits for you to save his life at the Manhattan, NYACC. Inquire about him now before it is too late! **FOSTER or ADOPTER NEEDED NOW** This most adorable little Doodle boy is Puffy, a 1 year young sweetheart of a boy with Addison's disease (is on medication for it). He is a happy little guy who, upon intake, was alert and energetic, running around the exam room looking for attention (& maybe a snuggle or two). This ueber-cute little nugget waits for you to save his life at the Manhattan, NY ACC. Inquire about him now before it is too late! ✔Pledge✔Tag✔Share✔Foster✔Adopt✔Save a life! Puffy 25200 Small Mixed Breed Second Doodle Sex male Age 1 yrs (approx.) Weight 26 lbs My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been micro-chipped. I am waiting for you at the Manhattan, NY ACC. === TO FOSTER or ADOPT ==== To foster or, even better, adopt, direct adopt at the shelter or, to foster, or if you cannot get there in person, apply with rescues. If needed, message Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs for assistance. Thank you for caring. <3 ... BUT... hurry please, time is short, and the rescues need time to process the applications. The general rule is to foster you have to be within 4 hours of the NYC ACC approved New Hope partner rescues you are applying with and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA). ✔Pledge✔Tag✔Share✔Foster✔Adopt✔Save a life! Thank you for caring! ================================= DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 1 year and 7 months - exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE Microchip Number (If Applicable): 0A02601904 History : Surrendered with 1 other dog. Pt has Addison's and receives prednisone 5 mg tabs - give 1/2 tab SID indefinitely. Give 1 tab SID in times of stress. Last dose received 4/14/18 at 6:30am (prior to surrender). Pt also gets 0.85 ml DOCP once monthly on the 25th of every month. Pt also gets Heartguard every month on the 10th of each month. Subjective: Alert and energetic, runs around the exam room. Observed Behavior - Allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar on all teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Poop on feet. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Addison's disease - reportedly well-managed at home. 2. Mild dental disease Prognosis: Good with regular treatment. Guarded without. Plan: 1. Prednisone 5 mg SID for the next 7 days - then decrease to 2.5 mg PO SID. Increase to 5 mg SID in times of stress. 2. CBC/chem today 3. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings Addison's disease in dogs is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is a disease that results from the reduction in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is a small gland located near the kidney that secretes several different substances that help regulate normal body functions. If your pet has a more chronic incidence of Addison's disease, it will be prescribed daily glucocorticoids, such as Prednisolone, and/or mineralocorticoids, such as Fludrocortisone. Or, some pets can be treated with Percorten-V (DOCP or Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate) injections every 3-4 weeks. ... NOTE: *** WE HAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION THAN WHAT IS LISTED WITH THIS FLYER *** ... – please email [email protected] for additional info - SUBJECT Line: Enter animal ID number and the shelter location - Don't forget to add your email address and phone numbers where they can reach you to your email as well. ============ Shelter addresses ========== - Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 - Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 - Phone number [phone] (automated only) Operating hours: Monday through Friday 12.00pm to 8.00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am to 6.00pm. Closed on all Holidays. ============ RE: ACC Site ============= RE: ACC Site - Just because a dog is not on the ACC site does not mean they are safe by any means. There are many reasons for this like a hold or an eval has not been conducted yet or the dog is rescue-only... the list goes on... Please, do share & apply to foster/adopt these pups as well until their thread is updated with their most current status. TY! == About Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs == We are a group of advocates (NOT a shelter NOR a rescue group) dedicated to finding loving homes for NYC dogs in desperate need. ALL the dogs on our site need Rescue, Fosters, or Adopters & that ASAP as they are in NYC high-kill shelters. If you cannot foster or adopt, please share them far & wide. Thank you for caring!! <3 Rescue <3 Foster <3 Adopt <3 Love 4-ever <3 ******************************************** To FOSTER or ADOPT, SPEAK UP NOW, message Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs for assistance. ******************************************** Caro Hocker Carolin Hocker Beamer Maximillian

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