Addison's Disease Support Group
Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone
When I was first diagnosed with Addison's I was quite ill but after starting the steroids I felt like my old self again. I had retired just prior to the diagnosis because work was just getting very difficult and I was always totally stressed and fatigued. After retiring I felt a bit better but not my old self until the Addison's meds. started. After a while I started feeling all the Addison's symptoms slowly return; my meds have been adjusted but I am definitely not my old self and probably never will be again. The thought of being able to work again just seems impossible.
I have read that some people with Addison's are able to go on Social Security disability. Have any of you gone through the process to become eligible for SSD? If so, how long did it take and how severe is your disability?
Thanks for any responses about this topic!
I have read that some people with Addison's are able to go on Social Security disability. Have any of you gone through the process to become eligible for SSD? If so, how long did it take and how severe is your disability?
Thanks for any responses about this topic!
My memory isn't what it used to be though and that upsets me. I used to have an insanely good memory and the energy of three people before the adrenal problems. Now I'm less than I was.