Addison’s Disease Support

Addison’s disease, or adrenal insufficiency, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol, which regulates (“fight or flight”) stress response; and the hormone aldosterone, which regulates blood pressure.

Addison’s disease occurs in all ages and both sexes, and can be life-threatening. Symptoms include:

  • Muscle weakness and fatigue
  • Weight loss and decreased appetite
  • Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation)
  • Low blood pressure, even fainting
  • Salt craving
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting
  • Muscle or joint pains
  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Body hair loss
  • Sexual dysfunction (in women)

Causes of Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency may include:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Other infections of the adrenal glands
  • Spread of cancer to the adrenal glands
  • Bleeding into the adrenal glands