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New diagnosis of Addison disease
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Sep 25, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Welcome to MayoClinicConnect @lulamae ! I’m glad that you found us. I’ve given you a link to what the Mayo Clinic says about Addison’s disease.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/addisons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350293
Im not sure how long it will take the hydrocortisone to work, probably not too long. The main key for you for now is to take it easy and rest often. Your body has been hit hard by this and may need awhile to heal. The article about Addison’s disease mentions several things like what to do if you have an infection, importance of carrying you medicine with you, and seeing your doctor when you feel a change coming on. Here is an earlier discussion that you might find useful: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cortisol-deficiency-but-with-weight-gain/
Once you educate yourself on Addison’s and make plans to cope with the medical treatments, you’ll do fine. Now, you can go rest!
Will you let me know how you are doing?
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Thank you for your comment and the information. This has been really scary for me. I went to the clinic last night and was taken to the emergency room. After some fluids and tests I was sent home. I did start another medication about a month ago to help balance my electrolytes but I'm having a difficult time staying hydrated. Still feeling really weak, dizzy and confused. My body feels so off and it's very scary. Took the hydrocortisone this morning felt a little better for about an hour then I'm back to where I was. My endocrinologist is supposed to call to schedule a cat scan of my Adrenal glands sometime hopefully this week. There seems to be a lot of irritability with me with it. Feel bad kinda short with people.