- Addison Disease
- Interviews
Rebecca's interview
How did all start?
Thought my blood sugar was low while I was working. I went to the store got pnut butter crackers and orange juice. I was still crying and sweating profusely. Two hours later I finally got to the ER and my blood sugar was 35. I was asked how im still coherent. It took weeks to get diagnosed and years to accept what i had.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Dx in 2003.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Protandim protandim protandim.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Accepting the fact that I am actually sick.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
My family with some exception of my mom, have NOT been supportive what so ever. My brother thinks this is a disease I have made up. My father thinks i want sympathy(we no longer speak) my grandparents think i was better when I was a younger and not sick...
My husband on the other hand is amazing. Without. him i would not be here today. He has been ther for every surgery. Every hospital visit. Every pain everything. With this I have learned who is real and who is fake
What things have you stopped doing?
I have stopped dealing with useless stress.
What do you think about the future?
I am living my life to the fullest. I travel frequently and mostly drive so i can see more places.
I wont stop living life becausw of this hell-disease.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
I think i am in the best years of my life. I have two beautiful boys and 6 horses that keep me busy and occupied. And plus the horses are great for my soul.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
I will not allow this disease control my life
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Day by day.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
You have to be your own advocate with everything. And if you dont feel right as far as sick or infection go to the Dr. Dont wait.
