A member asked:
Can i ever be cured from addison's? i take a cortisone type drug , and gained about 20 lbs.. round face, and sweeping in arms and legs. anything i can
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Addisons Disease: I am sorry to tell you that there is no permanent cure for addison disease, as in this your adrenal gland is not producing sufficient steroid hormone.It is a irreversible condition and treatment involves replacing the absent hormone.And life long treatment with steroid replacement is the only option.You need regular follow ups and monitoring .With proper treatment you can lead normal life.
Answered 2/27/2019
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Agree with Dr. K: From your description you may be on a dose of cortisone that could be higher than needed. It would be prudent to consult your doctor. preferably and endocrinologist, to see if dose needs to be reduced.
Answered 3/1/2019
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