RichardB Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Step daughter, 18, going on 19, going on 28; currently ill. Bit of a msytery initially, now seems to be Addison's Disease (sometimes known as Blown Adrenals or Adrenal Fatigue) - only really picked up after 90% of adrenal function lost - anyway, you look it up. Low blood pressure, hair loss, faintness/dizziness + lots of stuff. Currently undergoing tests; brain scan on the cards; since, as you know higher Cortisol levels causes suppression of the pituitary gland, which results in lower production of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) - and with her Mom and Grandma both being hypothyroid .... not to mention the hypothalamus..... Give you something to read anyway ... I may, or, indeed, may not be here, I'll do my best, but I hope you understand - some things are more important than old Sheffield Pubs, not many things mind you !; her Father is putting in a good effort on her behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Good luck with that Richard - I'm sure she'll be fine Get stuck in and help her get better ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlie167 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Lots of good wishes to your family Richard, Im sure it will all work out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Best wishes to you and your family Richard, a worrying time for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrup Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Best of luck to all of you more so your stepdaughter BE BRAVE.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hospitalized for 24 hours, tests, tests, tests .... Cat scans, cortisol level tests and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjdary Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hope she's ok. Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TexxUK Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hope everything goes well Richard. Good thoughts to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Sending my very best wishes to you and the girl, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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