Hi everyone,

I posted earlier as I think I may have addisons. I am thin, pale, have dis colured skin in places, I am so tired and so dizzy and keep losing weight.

My ACTH test result after 60mins was 230nmol/L, I was told by the doctor that it should have been over 600nmol/L. He does not see concerned and I am struggling. Should I be worried? I am at a loss and need some advice.

I am due to fly out on holiday for 6 weeks and hardly feel well enough at all! my doctor thinks it is okay?

Thanks,

Kate

Kate,
Take a copy of your results & see another doctor "before" you leave. If you have addisons it is life threatening when untreated. Are you using Bouillon cubes disolved in hot water to get lots of salt quickly? Try this 3 times a day until you get the help you need fast. Drinking something like Gatorade may help also.

Have your doctor sign a paper stating he has not diagnosed & treated you for something that could be life threatening. List every one of your symptoms.

When are you leaving & how can you consider going for 6 weeks when feeling like you do?

Wanda

Wanda,

Thanks for the reply.

I will try the salt thing as my sodium levels are very low and I have major salt cravings!

I am supposed to be leaving tomorrow but I am just trying to change my flights, there is no way I can travel, I can hardly get to the shops! I am trying to make an appointment with a different doctor.

I feel awful, but I don't know if I should be concerned. My doctor went from being really concerned to not doing a thing!

Thanks for the advice.

Naomi