Inspiration can be found in almost anything. Frequently, it’s a famous person from history who has overcome adversity to achieve some amazing feat. Sometimes it’s the busy person who finds…
For any number of reasons, we feel ill but decide that it's something innocuous. It might be that tickle in the back of your throat, causing those innocent little coughs…
The Endocrine Society's Endo 2017 is the world's largest endocrine science presentation. Attendees will be able to network, learn about the newest product and technology updates, listen to thought-leaders, and…
Anyone born before 1955 probably remembers exactly where they were when President John F. Kennedy (JFK) was shot. I've heard people reminisce about that moment right down to what they…
I don’t know about you, but on very cold days, which seems to be the norm these days (even in the South), I crave hot foods like a hearty soup…
I’ve been there. You’ve been there. We’ve all been there. And I’m thinking it’s a safe bet to say that we all hate it. We all know the feeling. When…
Living with Addison’s disease can be a challenge. Addison’s disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, is a rare disorder of the endocrine system and affects approximately 1 out…
Are you looking for an Addison’s disease community so you can share similar experiences and learn more together? If so, Circle of Moms hosted by Popsugar may have the online…
I am completely BAFFLED About Addison’s disease! Are you?! You Should be! It’s Monday night, and I’m sitting—rather, lounging on the sofa, feeling baffled after reading a post from a…
Addison's disease is another name for adrenal insufficiency -- meaning the adrenal glands don't produce enough of the hormone cortisol and frequently create insufficient levels of aldosterone. Cortisol is the…
Welcome Back Patient Worthians! Acromegaly patients will be interested to see some new research happening in the name of rare disease. Speaking of research, there is a Castleman's event coming up…
I have been told that one of my first words spoken was "Why?" Ever inquisitive, I have always had a fascination with the how and why. As a child I…
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil with Addison’s disease Instills Compassion 12:00 a.m. I’m not kidding when I say it’s midnight, “in the garden of good and evil.”…
What happens if your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol, and perhaps an insufficient level of aldosterone, as well? Addison's disease is the end result and it can be life-threatening.…
For the Rust family, 2015 was challenging—challenging in ways they never thought imaginable. Why? Because this past year, their eight-year-old son Jourdin began displaying peculiar symptoms—extreme weight loss, in particular—which started…
Measuring Late-night Salivary Cortisol (LNSC) is an alternative to blood and urine for both research and diagnostic use. No wonder patients are opting for salivary cortisol testing over blood and…
"Doctors didn't know what was wrong with me." "The frustration of not knowing what was wrong with me was overwhelming." "It made me wonder if I had gone crazy." Sound…
Dominick “Dom-the-Bomb” Lukowski has always loved baseball. But during his freshman year in high school, he was shocked to notice that he barely had the strength to throw a ball…
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