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Living with symptoms of Addison’s disease?
Addison’s disease, also known as Primary Adrenal Insufficiency, is a rare disease. It has many possible symptoms that are similar to other conditions.
Those with Addison’s disease may have endured the symptoms for some time. It is not always recognised and diagnosed straight away.
Over half of people with Addison’s disease have symptoms and signs for more than one year before diagnosis.
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Is your path to diagnosis of Addison’s disease looking something like this?
I have some symptoms
You may be experiencing several symptoms (symptoms may or may not be Addison’s disease)
You may be experiencing several symptoms (symptoms may or may not be Addison’s disease)
The symptoms are getting worse and/or increasing
Perhaps you have been living with symptoms for quite a while.
Perhaps you have been living with symptoms for quite a while.
I haven’t spoken to my GP
Why leave it any longer? See your GP, then the process of diagnosis can begin.
Why leave it any longer? See your GP, then the process of diagnosis can begin.
I have been referred for some tests
Your GP may refer you to a specialist for various tests.
Your GP may refer you to a specialist for various tests.
I have had tests but not received a diagnosis yet
Diagnosing Addison’s disease can be challenging. If no diagnosis has been made at this stage, but you still have symptoms, it is important to go back to your GP.
Diagnosing Addison’s disease can be challenging. If no diagnosis has been made at this stage, but you still have symptoms, it is important to go back to your GP.
Something is causing your symptoms
Whether it’s Addison’s disease or not, your GP could provide further help and guidance.
Whether it’s Addison’s disease or not, your GP could provide further help and guidance.
If any of the above resonates with your experience, talk to your GP for further help and guidance.