Question 1

can a teen have addisons disease?

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Yes absolutely.: Although rare, addison's does present in teens.  If there is a family history of autoimmune diseases, this is even more likely. Addison's can be a life threatening illness, so if you have concerns, please speak to your doctor soon.  Signs and symptoms can be non-specific and include fatigue and weakness, but what sets addison's apart is the accompanying skin changes and blood test abnormalities.

Question 2

what is it like to have addisons disease?

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Many things: Hi. Addison's disease is primary adrenal failure, usually of autoimmune etiology. The patients feel fatigue &amp; malaise, dizziness on standing, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, low BP, high pulse, darkening skin, low blood sodium, high blood potassium, hi ACTH &amp; low cortisol. In the untreated state, any severe illness, infection, trauma, etc can be lethal. Treat with Cortef (hydrocortisone) &amp; Florinef.

Question 3

what does addisons disease do to a person?

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Weakness, low BP : In addison's disease, one's adrenal glands are not producing enough cortisone, aldosterone, & sex hormones.  BP is very low; hr can be fast.  Chronic nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; extreme fatigue & weakness; salt craving; darkening of skin in some places, paleness in others -- the person can look patchy.  With hormone replacement therapy, normal life is possible. http://tinyurl.com/4ytupea.

Question 4

do you know anything about addisons disease?

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Yes: What you need to know, as an ordinary person, is that in the us it is usually due to autoimmunity, in the rest of the world it is often due to tuberculosis, it is rare, most people who think they have it are actually responding to life stress, it is easily ruled in or out with labs provided the practitioner knows what he/she is doing, and patients must take rx and carry a needle and information.

Question 5

can addisons disease be cured? need expert opinions!

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Nope: Hi. Addison's disease can be treated, but not cured, much like type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, etc. Don't forget to talk with your doc about stress doses of your glucocorticoid (probably hydrocortisone or prednisone), and to have an injectable glucocorticoid on hand in case you can't keep anything down by mouth, to buy you time to get to the ER. All the best.

Question 6

what are the demographics of people who have addisons disease?

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Varies: The occurrence of addison disease is rare. The reported prevalence in countries where data are available is 39 cases per 1 million population in great britain and 60 cases per 1 million population in denmark.

Question 7

what is it like to have addisons disease? what are the symptoms? will it affect a person's day to day activities?

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Depends: The symptoms depend on the length of the disease and on how low are the hormone levels. Usually, untreated, this condition is severe and can cause low blood pressure, lethargy, unconsciousness, low sodium, high potassium and low blood sugar - adrenal crisis. Earlier symptoms are inability to cope with sickness, weight loss, salt craving, sometimes darkening of skin.

Question 8

please advise on what kind of food /meal that is good for patient with addisons disease?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: There is no diet that will control/ treat Addison's disease.  You should eat a well balanced diet and take the medication your doc will prescribe

Question 9

is there a connection between addisons disease and diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Connection: There is a condition called polyglandular syndrome consisting primarily of autoimmune thyroid, adrenal and type 1 diabetes.  In general, whenever you have one autoimmune disease, you are at higher risk of developing another autoimmune disease.

Question 10

what exactly does dhea pill do for you? is it necessary to take when have addisons disease?

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DHEA: A number of studies have found that dhea supplements may help people with depression, obesity, lupus, and adrenal insufficiency. Dhea may also improve skin in older people and help treat osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy, erectile dysfunction, and some psychological conditions.

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