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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deleted_user 10/18/2007

I have a lot of medical problems. I have Addinson's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Thyroid Disease, Asthma and High Blood Pressure. My latest problem is that I'm unrinating anywhere from 15-20 times a day. I'm kind of afraid of asking my Dr. why this could be happening; because I really don't want to be on more medicine than I'm already taking. At the same time; I can't get through a Dinner with friends without having to constantly run to the Ladies Room. Can anyone help me?

deleted_user 10/18/2007

JJJAX you know my biotoxin savvy doctor said to me matter-of-factly you urinate all the time right. And I just nodded in agreement as she already knew about it. Have you ever taken the test for a biotoxin disease. It's only $15 and you'll know in five minutes.

deleted_user 10/22/2007

Thanks Jen and Sharon for your advice!! It's greatly appreciated. I will make an appointment to see my Dr. as soon as possible. But "yes" I'm drinking more water; as well as taking a water pill on a daily basis. I don't know if that has anything to do with my problem or not; I guess I'll find out from my Dr.

deleted_user 10/25/2007

im sure that the water pill you are taking is making you go to the bathroom so much, but is you have addisons you need to watch taking water pills because your addisons messes up your salt and pottasium levels. you will end up in a crisis and then you will know for sure if you have addisons. i took one pottasium pill and ended up in the hospital having to take 3 iv's of salt.

deleted_user 10/25/2007

Thanks Judy; I will make sure to remember that.

deleted_user 04/14/2008

i have addisons and thyroid disease and i also use the bathroom maybe 10-15 times a day. sometimes more. i have always found this odd and annoying. i really suggest you talk to your doctor. most likely it is due to the diabetes. when i mentioned my frequent urination to my doctor the first thing he did was check to see if i was diabetic...

deleted_user 08/14/2008

I'm a bit behind on this post, but here's my two cents:

As Addisonians (ha, what a lame word), we always urinate our sodium/salt intake out of our bodies quickly ... perhaps this could have something to do w/diet, i.e. eating a high abundance of salty foods makes us have to use the bathroom more?

deleted_user 03/12/2009

I had the same problem and I went through a full workup with the UROLOGIST which is who you should see about that, a good URO can help you. I detrol LA everyday and it that addison's simptoms as well i notice, it's important that your maintain a good balance of water in your body and i was peeing it out of me as fast i was drinking cause I riccashade of health problems. I take Florinef and Detrol LA and they work great together and helps contol addison's symptoms if that helps.

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