Please share an interesting fact about living with addison's disease.

Ignore: Most people with addison's disease live an active and normal life.

Ignore: If taking Hydrocortisone twice per day, take the 2nd dose before 5pm so it does not keep you awake.

Ignore: You can lead a totally normal life as long as you take and adjust the proper replacement medication.

Ignore: Living with Addison's disease often includes taking daily corticosterioids or androgen replacement.

Ignore: Following your docs treatment plan can make you more comfortable.

Ignore: Typically requires lifelong hormone replacement,measurement,and management.

Ignore: Common sense, never go on a trip without extra cortisone tablets. Carry a few with you always.

Ignore: Talk to your doctor before having any surgery (to adjust your medicine dose).

Ignore: JFK also had the disease. He looks tan in many pictures because he did not always take his meds.

Ignore: Keep a dose of injectable hydrocortisone on hand to use if you're vomiting and can't keep pills down.

Ignore: Notify your doctors during major illness or surgery for additional management to avoid crisis.

Addison's: Addison's disease: affects the adrenal glands - not enough steroid hormones are produced!

Addison's: Addison's disease: usually first presents in adults ages 30 - 50 years but can begin at any age.

Addison's: Addison's disease: with proper treatment prognosis is good; patient can expect to live normal life.

Addison's: Addison's disease: All breeds of dogs have been diagnosed with the disease.

Addison's: Addison's disease: onset can be gradual; most common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, lightheaded.