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Should i get checked for possible addisons disease if i have a family history of addison's disease.
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Not likely: Generally not genetic. Discuss the symptoms and potential testing with your doctor. Why are you already on Hydrocortisone if you don't have adrenal insufficiency?
Answered 6/25/2014
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If symptomatic: There's a familial addison's but most is sporadic. If you know you should be eating but dont want to, and are losing weight, it's reason enough to screen anyone for addison's.
Answered 9/4/2014
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