Question 1

besides addisons disease and adrenal insufficiency what can cause your cortisol to be in the low/normal range all day, and below normal before bed?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: can do with some of the other hormones too.

Question 2

since 2017 - appendix cancer; severe pancreatitis; addisons disease; 3rd stage kidney failure; cirrhosis of the liver; septic shock w/adrenal insufficiency. and again sepsis w/adrenal insufficiency. only specialists see me. any recommendations?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, we have nothing more to offer, you have been in good hands.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of addison s disease like?

Accepted Answer

Addison's disease: Fatigue, lightheadedness while standing, muscle weakness, fever, weight loss, sweating, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, headaches, muscle/joint pains, mood changes.

Question 4

is a fasting dhea level of 8.7 plus a fasting level (late morning blood collection) of 6.6 just cause for addisons disease testing? my endocrinologist is concerned, but 6.6 is still in the normal (albeit low) range.

Accepted Answer

Levels: If your physician is concerned for Addison's disease I would follow his or her lead. Endocrinology is not like ortho and sometimes lab tests can still be normal range, but you still have a problem. I would suspect your endocrinologist would like to do a cortisol level too.

Question 5

can addison s disease cause excess sweating?

Accepted Answer

Addison's disease.: Yes, that is one of common symptoms.

Question 6

if cushing's disease also has increased levels of acth why arent these patients with hyperpigmentation like addisons disease?

Accepted Answer

Different: Cushings  is entirely different hormone disorder from addison's disease.

Question 7

i have addisons disease and take methylprednisone every day, i suffer from social anxiety and fatigue a friend of mine has recommended cbd.opinions?

Accepted Answer

Cannibus: Addressing your anxiety may be of help. For some CBD is of benefit. However, this in itself will not improve your Addisons. I would address other issues: diet, exercise, sleep.  If you feel your anxiety is of significance probably addressing this with a councilor would help.

Question 8

my husband lost his job and our insurance. i have addisons disease and need refills on my synthroid, estrodoil, cortef, florinef and 2 solu-cortef in?

Accepted Answer

Contact local clinic: This is the public information site on Healthtap. We do not offer to diagnose or treat anyone for anything. If you have a condition that requires prescription meds you need to look to a local clinic for help. Sometimes you will find these affiliated with teaching hospitals.

Question 9

can i get pregnant with my medical issues like: ibs, short bowel, addisons disease, vitamin b12, and being anemic?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: If you have ovaries and a uterus the answer is yes. Discuss with your Dr.  Addisons must be managed very carefully.

Question 10

is adrenal insufficiency the same as addison's disease?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Addison's disease is one very specific cause of adrenal insufficiency, in which the immune system makes antibodies directed at adrenal proteins which end up destroying the adrenal glands. There are many other causes of adrenal insufficiency including bleeding or infection of the adrenals glands, destruction from cancers that have spread there, or failure of the pituitary to stimulate the adrenals.

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Besides addisons disease and adrenal insufficiency what can cause your cortisol to be in the low/normal range all day, and below normal before bed?

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Since 2017 - appendix cancer; severe pancreatitis; addisons disease; 3rd stage kidney failure; cirrhosis of the liver; septic shock w/adrenal insufficiency. and again sepsis w/adrenal insufficiency. only specialists see me. any recommendations?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of addison s disease like?

A member asked:

Is a fasting dhea level of 8.7 plus a fasting level (late morning blood collection) of 6.6 just cause for addisons disease testing? my endocrinologist is concerned, but 6.6 is still in the normal (albeit low) range.

A member asked:

Can addison s disease cause excess sweating?

A member asked:

If cushing's disease also has increased levels of acth why arent these patients with hyperpigmentation like addisons disease?

A member asked:

I have addisons disease and take methylprednisone every day, i suffer from social anxiety and fatigue a friend of mine has recommended cbd.opinions?

A member asked:

My husband lost his job and our insurance. i have addisons disease and need refills on my synthroid, estrodoil, cortef, florinef and 2 solu-cortef in?

A member asked:

Can i get pregnant with my medical issues like: ibs, short bowel, addisons disease, vitamin b12, and being anemic?

A member asked:

Is adrenal insufficiency the same as addison's disease?

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