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Can people with Adrenal Insufficiency work? What kind of work can they perform?
See how people with experience in Adrenal Insufficiency give their opinion about whether people with Adrenal Insufficiency can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Adrenal Insufficiency
Yes, of course! You can do anything as long as you manage your diseasw
Posted Feb 24, 2017 by Maryssa 2100
It all depends on the severity of symptoms experienced. If the patient has the right level of steroid replacement and quick access to a healthcare professional for emergency advice, any work that is carried out in the presence of others and does not entail critical decisions or actions would be perfectly acceptable. 100% of people with adrenal insufficiency cannot work in ANY field but as long as they meet the requirements in the first sentence there is no reason why they should not work.
Posted Apr 19, 2017 by Bubbly 2101
If primary adrenal insufficiency is the only health issue in all likelihood work will be quite possible. There are many patients that remain as physical and athletic as they were before they became ill. For those with co morbid issues it will depend on many things.
Posted Jan 9, 2018 by Linda 1520
I feel that it's up to the individual person. Adrenal Insufficiency is on a spectrum. Each person has their own unique issues with it. Some it can be completely disabling and others can live a fully functional life with stable treatment. Secondary and other health concerns also greatly play into this along with factors such as dead or atrophied adrenal glands, panhypopituitarism, diabetes, etc. Also, some careers may be considered strenuous to one person and not another. I would suggest avoiding careers that can be extremely dangerous with high risk of injury or physical exhaustion.
Posted Jan 29, 2024 by AdrienneSmith 1600
