So many people need medication.

[Jon Miller]

I exercise 2-5 times a week. Have for a couple of years now, got me off blood pressure medication and stopped me from being obese (and took care of my cholesterol).

JM

[Mrs. Tuberski]

one major sign of addisons , in terms every one will understand, is a tan that wont fade. Darker then normal skin color for ya, hyperpigmentation.
But most of ur symptoms JM seem to point to depression.

[Dr Strangelove]

Originally posted by Lancer
You need a blood test to determine adrenals. Have them check testosterone levels while they are at it.

Realize that only 1/100,000 have addisons. The salty thing makes it a bit more likely however. Also if you tan up really easy, that's another good indicator.

Its a progressive thing. I went through what you are dealing with now before I got to where I was before the dianosis. Pretty much everything you listed. The really good news is that if it is addisons then 3 pills a day and you're right as rain, full recovery.

It's not that easy to accurately diagnose either. Try getting people to co-operate with the tests.

[Dinner]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck, Doc.

[Lancer]

That's correct Mrs. Tuberski. I'll get very tanned rather quick, but over a long time it will fade out but not all the way.

Originally posted by Dr Strangelove


It's not that easy to accurately diagnose either. Try getting people to co-operate with the tests.

There are hospitals which have specialists as you know Dr Strangelove. Going to a GP that is associated with a hospital with adrenal docs can accomplish much and save some dough.

Jon, I don't agree with the depression bit until you rule out everything else.

[MrFun]

I hope things start improving for you soon, Doc.