Addison's disease - Better Health Channel
Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient hormones (corticosteroids). It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Addison's disease is managed with steroid (corticosteroid) replacement for life.
Addison’s disease is named after Dr. Thomas Addison, the British physician who first described the condition in 1849.
United States President John F. Kennedy was one of the best-known Addison's disease sufferers. He was possibly one of the first Addisonians to survive major surgery. There was substantial secrecy surrounding his health during his years as president, and the 25th amendment to the U.S. constitution was introduced at least in part as a result of this secrecy.
Popular singer Helen Reddy.
Scientist Eugene Merle Shoemaker, co-discoverer of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
French Carmelite nun and religious writer Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
Some have suggested that Jane Austen was an avant la lettre case, but others have disputed this.
According to Dr. Carl Abbott, a Canadian medical researcher, Charles Dickens may also have been affected.
Although I am not famous like the above people I too have Addison's Disease. It is well under control with medication. I thought as it is almost awareness month by posting a little information it may be a little more understood / recognized.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday, November 7, 2008
Addison's Disease
Firstly I should say I am still cutting out my fabrics for the mystery quilt. Hopefully I will finish today! Even more hopefully I will make a start on the sewing, as it is Saturday the next set of instructions will be posted....
Have you heard of Addison's Disease?
"Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body." http://www.addisons.org.au
I am one of the the rare people with the disease and as such regularly see a specialist. I am on various medications and the steroids are playing havoc with my weight. Let me tell you I have never been a slim person, with the exception of when the Addison's was brewing, however I am now quite overweight...Anyway the fact is I have to lose weight. I feel like a blob. YUK!
But how? I have tried many diets and can't last very long. I look at things like Jenny Craig then look at the enormous cost. HELP I say!!! I realise there is no easy quick fix solution but I need a plan that I can stick to long term. So I have my thinking cap on.
Have you heard of Addison's Disease?
"Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body." http://www.addisons.org.au
I am one of the the rare people with the disease and as such regularly see a specialist. I am on various medications and the steroids are playing havoc with my weight. Let me tell you I have never been a slim person, with the exception of when the Addison's was brewing, however I am now quite overweight...Anyway the fact is I have to lose weight. I feel like a blob. YUK!
But how? I have tried many diets and can't last very long. I look at things like Jenny Craig then look at the enormous cost. HELP I say!!! I realise there is no easy quick fix solution but I need a plan that I can stick to long term. So I have my thinking cap on.
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