Overweight with Addison's Disease?

Hey can anyone help me out. Ive had a suspension that I have addisons disease but it seems like most that have it are underweight. Is there anyone with addisons that are overweight? I also want to learn more about this so I know if it should be crossed off the list.

Diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency

Did anyone's diagnosis of primary, secondary, or tertiary AI take years?

Managing Heat with a Chronic Illness

Prior to your diagnosis, what was extreme heat like for you? Could you bounce back if you took lots of electrolytes and cooled down?

Long term effects of hydrocortisone use?

Any long term side effects to taking hydrocortisone daily? I'm currently on 12.5 a day.

Tips for Dealing with Facial Swelling in the Summer

Anyone have any tips on facial swelling in the summer? Day to day I feel as if I look so different. Some days the swelling is fine, some days it’s awful.

Dealing with Muscle Atrophy: When Will I Feel Strong Again?

Hey all, Has anyone had experience with muscle atrophy? It’s not all that bad, just very weak muscles after having to be inside a bunch. When does one feel normal again? When do you start to feel strong again?

Managing an Emergency at 18 with Low Cortisol Levels

I am turning 18 next year how do I manage my question in an emergency since I do not make cortisol?

Struggling with Weight Gain Due to Adrenal Insufficiency

I have been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency. I was taking 20 mgs of hydrocortisone and I have gained 37 pounds how can I control my weight. All I crave are sweets and quick food fixes.

New to Addison's Syndrome: Symptoms and Causes

hi. I am new to addison's syndrome so besides the low blood pressure what are some of the other symptoms and how do you get addison's. ty in advance

Seeking Advice for Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms

Hi. I am having adrenal fatigue symptoms like joint pain, muscle pain and weakness, brain fog, and weirdly enough my blood pressure is normally around 150/50. There is a 100 point gap which is very odd. Is there anyone who can tell me what I should start doing to heal?

Sharing Medication Dosages

I take hydrocortisone 15mg am and 5 mg afternoon. Also takeFludrocortidone 0.1mg half tab in am. What are you taking, how much and how many times daily?

Dealing with Secondary AI Symptoms After Prednisone Use

Just diagnosed with secondary AI while getting off of long term high dose prednisone. I have been totally out of it cognitively and more than anything, I am in so much pain and have such weakness in my arms hands and legs. It ebbs and flows, but it’s gotten to the point that I can’t even hold a pen. Has anyone had these issues? How did you handle them?

Share Your Medical Diagnosis Story

What were your first symptoms and how long did it take you to be diagnosed?

Need advice on getting a medical alert bracelet for Addison's

Hi I’m Cris, I was recently diagnosed with addisons and I have to get a medical alert bracelet for it. Has anyone else had to get one?

Dealing with Adrenal Insufficiency - Looking for Support

Hello there! Just trying to meet people who are dealing with similar things that I am. Currently trying to learn more about Adrenal Insufficiency, as that’s my newest diagnoses. I’d love to be there for you if you need a friend. 🖤

Looking for others with Addisons Disease

Does anybody here specifically have Addisons Disease? Particularly primary adrenal insufficiency?

Struggling with Adrenal Insufficiency and Diabetes

I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency 10 months ago. I also have diabetes. I'm on hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone but I am so fatigued all the time that I have to take daily naps. I've experimented with different dosing schedules, different milligram strengths, but nothing except 60 mg a day helps me feel good. I know that its not good to take high doses for very long. I've added multivitamins, b12 vitamins, calcium, d3, and vitamin e. I don't know what to do anymore. Any ideas?

My Journey with Addisons Disease: Diagnosis and Crisis

I was diagnosed with Addisons Disease after I had a crisis in August 2020

Alternative Treatments for Mental Health Conditions

Other than meds, are there any alternative or homeopathic treatments or routines that can help keep my condition stable rather than fluctuate?

Differentiating Fatigue in Addisons and Other Conditions

Those with more conditions other than Addisons. how can you tell the difference between fatigue caused by your other conditions or caused by your addisons either steroids needing to be adjusted or the start of an adrenal crisis