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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Addisons and seizures

88camaro

Has anyone else with Addisons been diagnosed with epilepsy. My daughter was diagnosed with Addisons 5 years ago and has struggled with m...

So confused with tests..

CBaz44

Hello, my whole life I've gained weight very easily and struggle to lose it, fatigue, tremors, irritability, weather sensitivity, anxiety...

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...

14 answers | 8 comments

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

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

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Northern, NJ

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