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

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fatigue and depression

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I have been so down and tired for the past month...I have an abscess tooth should I double my dose of predisone? I take 5 mg daily. Could my infection be causing this???

any advice will help...

Thank you in advance...
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ive always increased my dose of steroids with any illness, i usually take a treble dose for 2 days, then a double dose for 2 days and then back to normal dosage hun
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A tooth abcess is nothing to mess with. Are you taking antibiotics? Is there a plan to remove this tooth, or is that necessary?
It's entirely probable that an abcess can cause a myriad of symptoms. General malaise is expected with a fever. Being "down" (if you mean depressed) could just be the result of feelin like crud and not being able to be yourself!
Follow up with a good dentist and don't increase any of your meds unless a health care professional tells you to do so.
Good luck and keep us posted!
Be well.
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i dont take prednisone i take cortef but i also have always doubled my dose while sick. i was told even if you are emotionally stressed you should increase your dosage...
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