Some are very sick and believe it can be treated at home, others are low on cortisol and believe they urgently need Emergency Department treatments. It can be very hard to tell the difference at times.
Many with Addison’s Disease, especially in the early years after diagnosis, don’t have a clear understanding of what an Adrenal Crisis is.
Some are very sick and believe it can be treated at home, others are low on cortisol and believe they urgently need Emergency Department treatments. It can be very hard to tell the difference at times.
Then we have the Dr’s view, based on books, not on experience, which is, don’t know so won’t treat.
THE FACTS:
- Low Cortisol WILL lead to an Adrenal Crisis, if not dealt with;
- Adrenal Crisis DOES need Emergency Medical Treatment;
- Adrenal Crisis WILL lead to Death (or worse) if not treated urgently and correctly;
- Dr’s DO cause Adrenal Crisis’ because they don’t know, or don’t listen to their patients.
I am guessing the first thing you are asking is…
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(Low Cortisol or an Adrenal Crisis – PDF of this blog.)
Many with Addison’s Disease, especially in the early years after diagnosis, don’t have a clear understanding of what an Adrenal Crisis is.
Some are very sick and believe it can be treated at home, others are low on cortisol and believe they urgently need Emergency Department treatments. It can be very hard to tell the difference at times.
Then we have the Dr’s view, based on books, not on experience, which is, don’t know so won’t treat.
THE FACTS:
- Low Cortisol WILL lead to an Adrenal Crisis, if not dealt with;
- Adrenal Crisis DOES need Emergency Medical Treatment;
- Adrenal Crisis WILL lead to Death (or worse) if not treated urgently and correctly;
- Dr’s DO cause Adrenal Crisis’ because they don’t know, or don’t listen to their patients.
I am guessing the first thing you are asking is…
View original post 2,110 more words
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