| Addison Disease |
| I have a friend with Addison's Disease who is constantly drained.? |
I wouldn't worry about getting it confused with a pheochromocytoma. Assuming she is getting the right dose of steroid replacement, the Addison's itself won't leave her drained. Unfor... |
| The patient had a diagnosis of Addison's disease? |
Solu-corte or Solu-Cortef ...hydrocortisol
The other 2 are for diabetes. ... |
| What are some interesting facts about addison's disease? |
JFK had it...random fact of the day!
It is essentially an autoimmune disease that affects the adrenal glands. It causes a decrease in the production of a few different hormones (cortisol and DH... |
| Does anyone know what Addison's disease is? |
Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder, first described by British physician Thomas Addison.
It is estimated that i... |
| Is it possible for someone to eat all day without gaining weight? |
100,000 calories in a day!?!?!? I don't know what show you were watching but let me assure you that it would a physical impossibility to eat 100,000 calories in a day. I don't care how mo... |
| Problem of hiccups? |
one cure i know is this, it sounds really stupid, but here i go: drink 11 small sips of water, then one really big sip, just don't choke. hope this helps. ... |
| Prednisone for crohn's disease? |
Not something that should be dealt with here. Addisonian Crisis is no joke. So I don't understand your Crohn's question. You or your friend has Crohn's? ... |
| Are there any clinical studies to help improve quality of life for individuals with Addison's Disease? |
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| Which missing hormone is responsible for weight loss if you have Addison's disease? |
Cortisol is the missing hormone. It is missing because there is not enough ACTH being made. The lack of cortisol causes you to lose more fluid in the urine, thereby reducing the amount of water in ... |
| I have a relative who was recently diagnosed with Addison's Disease. Any doctor who specializes in this? |
I has Cushings that is now Addison's due to my adrenals being removed.
An endo can refer you to a special endo that deals with Addison's.
Check out : www.cushings-help.com
There is a... |
| Exactly what test does the doctor order to diagnose Addison's disease? |
They should do a 24 hour urine free test to see if you are putting out any cortisol or not.
They may want a MRI or CAT scan of your adrenals. ... |
| Can anyone recommend a specific doctor who specializes in Addison's disease that I can go to? |
An endocrinologist. Thyroid, pitutary...that's their specialty. ... |
| 8 yr old girl with non curable ( Addison's )disease has no Christmas can anyone help her please? |
There are places like the Salvation Army, etc. that can help people in that situation. You're not going to get very far asking total strangers on the internet. ... |
| What is the signs and symptoms of addison's disease? |
The symptoms are usually not noticed right away only when a serious injury or illness occurs. Ones with Addison's experience long lasting periods of fatigue that do get worse over time since t... |
| Symptom that's scarying me. My muscles aren't recovering anymore..? |
It is strange that you would be lacking the ability to recuperate considering that you are on prescribed testosterone, which is an anabolic steroid. As we know, testosterone is what bodybuilders w... |
| Quick questions about disability and how much do you receive? |
I am on both SSI and SSDI I receive $634.00 a month. I get both Medicaid and Medicare (Health Insurance) And I live in section 8 housing which is really nice so my rent is $124.00 a month. and I re... |
| Can you help me out with this? |
Tell her that it really hurts you when she says such mean things about herself because you love her unconditionally. Make sure you tell her that what is happening to her isn't her fault and y... |
| Can Dr's blood tests be inaccurate? |
Usually they are pretty accurate, however they can be wrong. Don't hesitate to get a second opinion. It is your body you know when something is not right. The longer you wait the more someth... |
| My entire body has been retaining fluid? |
This is a very serious question, as Addison's Disease is very serious. I'm assuming the disease is now under control and your adrenal glands are now functioning properly, since you say yo... |
| I'm 22 female and just been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, i have severe frequent headaches.? |
my dear, hopefully I can save you years of pain with this. Get food allergy testing done. These things are all common symptoms of undiagnosed food allergies. The most common allergens are wheat, ... |
| Short Synaptic/Synapsis test...? |
A doctor who suspects Addison's disease measures cortisol
levels, which may be low, and corticotropin levels, which may be high. However, a doctor usually confirms the diagnosis by measuring ... |
| Esophagus Candida .. Preventing/Treating? |
First off, after each dose inhaled steroids you take ( I am guessing you are on something like Advair, like me), you need to brush your teeth and tongue and gargle well. This will prevent Thrush f... |
| I need help identifying what i might have!List of symptoms:? |
have you looked into PCOS, polycysitic ovarian syndrome, or even your thyroid but your symptoms almost match to a tee for POCOS ... |
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