What are the best treatments for Addison Disease?

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The only treatment for Addison's is to replace the life-sustaining hormone (cortisol) that your body can no longer produce with glucocorticoid steroids. Hydrocortisone most closely matches cortisol but in some cases of rapid matabolism, longer acting steroids like predinosolone or or prednisone may be more effective. In cases of malabsorption caused by other conditions, such as gastroparesis, hydrocortisone injections may be substituted. In cases of failure of the adrenals (as opposed to failure of the pituitary) the hormone aldosterone must also be replaced with the mineralcorticoid steroid Fludrocortisone. Many are afraid of life-long steroid therapy, but the many negative effects often associated with steroids do not apply to this disease because you are only replacing what your body no longer makes, not taking large amounts in addition to naturally produced steroids.

Posted Mar 11, 2017 by justdeirdre 1051

Everyone is different listen to your doctor even though they can be wrong sometimes gather information and learn your body's limits

Posted Mar 12, 2017 by S 2350

Steroids, hydrocortisone

Posted Mar 12, 2017 by Vikki 1000

Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone

Posted Apr 27, 2017 by Missy 1650

Hydrocortisone.
Flusrocort
Dhea

Posted May 21, 2017 by Jodi 850

A tailor made cortisol routine for each individual. No one person being the same, this is important for assessment of the level of 'replacement' your body needs.

There are many medicines available. Most people take anywhere from 1-3 doses split throughout the day, decreasing in level as the day progresses. Highest dose being in the morning (the body naturally produces in the early morning) & lowest dose being in the late afternoon/early evening to reduce levels ready for sleep.

Posted May 30, 2017 by Lucienne 800

Oral corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone or cortisone acetate may be used to replace cortisol. Your doctor may prescribe fludrocortisone to replace aldosterone.
Corticosteroid injections. If you're ill with vomiting and can't retain oral medications, injections may be needed.

Posted Sep 12, 2017 by Tina 2050

I can only say that taking H.C. and Florinef has made my life livable.
My motto has always been , not to push myself, listen to my body, know it's needs and if sleep and rest takes days, well that's what I have to do.

Posted Oct 1, 2017 by lindajoy 300

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drug: mineralo and glucocorticoid, and Dhea

Posted Jun 24, 2017 by Elineuda 1280