Addison's Disease Community

This is a patient support forum for Addison’s disease (also known as Primal Adrenal Insufficiency or Hypocortisolism). Discussions include symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and support.

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Diagnosed with Addison's 2 days ago...feeling poorly

Leci04

I was put in the hospital last Sunday and after nearly three years of battling symptoms finally diagnosed with Addison's. I've started th...

7 answers | 2 comments

Addison's Disease & Shortness of Breath

swankmaster_d

Hi all - I'm curious as to how many others who have Addison's or other type of adrenal insufficiency also experience shortness of bre...

13 answers | 8 comments

High dosage?

Soopersoo

Hi. Addison 3 years. After a lengthy stay in hospital following a crisis I am now getting respite care for mobility and muscle wastage. I...

1 answer

High acth

asifkhan1

Can someone please help me am very scared , and tensed .. From last 8 months am not feeling good in janvary , suddenly i felt extremly hu...

10 answers | 2 comments

Does the hyperpigmentation go away?

GOMER2

I have several dark spots since my Addison's Dx.. One is kind'a cute, looks like a dark Jack-o-lantern, complete with milky white eyes, ...

Could I have Addison's, even though my labs came back in the normal ranges?

Lolopuddin

I have had severe fatigue issues for years, low blood pressure, tachycardia, and stomach problems. I struggle to get to sleep, and then i...

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