It bears repeating--if Annie had been diagnosed in time, she would not have suffered a brain injury. The signs and symptoms of Addison's include increasing lethargy, dehydration, depression, muscle aches, craving of salty food, nausea, vomiting, and--most notably in Annie's case--a darkening of the skin.
If recognized and diagnosed, Addison's is easily treatable with daily doses of hydrocortisone. What's not easily treatable is the fallout from a brain injury.
Jean
6 comments:
Jean
You are absolutely correct that if diagnosed in time, she wouldn't have suffered the brain injury. So many people go undiagnosed for too long, it's very sad.
God Bless you guys.
Barbara Saunders
Thanks, Barbara--I think that with awareness, though, we can make Addison's and its symptoms a commonly known disease like ALS or Alzheimers--both listed on the National Organization of Rare Disorders index. The thing that sets Addison's apart, though, is that it is so treatable IF it is diagnosed, and so devastating, and often fatal, if it is not.
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Jean
Did you see the show? I did i thought it was good, touched on all the key points. If you didn't see it let me know i'll send you the link on line.
Thanks, Barbara--I saw it, and it's great--a happy ending to the story of the woman with Addison's. And here is the link: http://thedoctorstv.com/main/procedure_list/1055.
Watch & learn!
I was reading through your posts and I'm sorry about what has happened, but I think it's wonderful that Annie has such an amazing family that cares about her, and wants to raise awareness for those who might be going through the same thing.
Best,
Hua
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