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
The sat. before Easter 2010 is when I begin with adrenal crisis symptoms. Had chest pain shortness of breath and fainting low bllod pressure and many more. Was put on Florinef .1mg after a few months symptoms went away. About 3 months ago chest pain and shortness of breath returned. I increased my fluids and sea salt intake and Florinef by extra half and sometimes 2 daily. Despite my efforts, I would retain fluid I could tell how I felt and the scale would move up a few lbs.but I would continue o have chest pain and shortness of breath. So I decrease Florinef to .1mg daily. Still having symptoms I dont know what else to do to get fluid volume up. Isthere anyone out there that has had similair problems? If so how did you fix the problem? Please help?
You mention taking florinef for your AD, but do you also take hydrocortisone?
Have you had your heart checked out? It is possible that your symptoms are not AD related, but heart related, or some other chest problem going on. THe big worries are heart, or course, and pulmonary embolism. There are all sorts of things that can cause chest pain and shortness of breath, and without knowing a lot more about you and your history there is not much that can be said. What does your doctor say?
With that being said, if you are having chest pain that is not getting relieved, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, palpitations, pain into your arms, neck or jaw, dizziness - all these are potential signs of heart problems and should be checked out ASAP. You should see your doctor if you haven't already.
Vanyel