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Fatigue, tiredness
Mental depression
Dizziness, especially upon standing
Weight loss and/or loss of appetite
May crave salt
Change in skin pigment:
Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have either darkening
or lightening of skin
Loss of sexual drive
Impotence in men
Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women
Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits
Increased sensitivity to smells,
tastes, noises
Voice weakness
Always discuss treatment of adrenal insufficiency with your
doctor. This is a serious medical condition which may require rapid intervention,
especially in emergency and crisis situations.
- Always carry a Medical Alert identification indicating that you are:
"Cortisone-dependent"
- Take your medication faithfully, as indicated by your physician.
Failure to do so may endager your life.
- You may need to take 2-5 times your usual dose of medication if
you have severe physical or mental stress, fever over 101
degrees, surgery, etc.
- If, for any reason, you are unable to take your medication by
mouth, you will need to get the medication by injection
- Discuss with your doctor if you should carry injectable steroids
with you, for emergency use.
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they do not release information about those visiting the site, numerous
commercial entities may have access to sensitive personal information by
mechanisms such as cookies and banners.
Please read the Report on the "Privacy Policies and Practices
of Health Web Sites" monograph from the California Healthcare Foundation
for their detailed discussion on consumer health care on the internet.
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Last update December 13, 2005
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