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Welcome to the website of Addison's Disease Self Help Group (ADSHG). The ADSHG is the UK support group for men, women and children diagnosed with Addison's Disease (or adrenal insufficiency).

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 LATEST TOPICS

Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs

This leaflet, Diagnosing Addison's, has been developed for the ADSHG by our Clinical Advisory Panel, led by Professor John Wass. It outlines the role of the GP in the early detection of Addison's

About the ADSHG & what we do

Our two page publication About the Addison's disease self-help group describes the work of ADSHG.

 

 

 

 

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Publications

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So close to dying

Tracy was very ill with the classic symptoms of Addison's disease.  Despite this, her local hospital sent her home in the belief that she had "a dietary problem".  Tracy's story is a reminder that Addison's disease remains rare enough to be easily overlooked by general medical practitioners, until it is severely advanced.

 

ADSHG June 2009 Newsletter

The ADSHG June 2009 newsletter is being sent out to all postal members and is available on-line and now in colour in the member-only website area for all postal and e-members.

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PUBLICATIONS

Addison's Owner's manual

Emergency letters

Surgical Guidelines

Managing Addison's disease

Caring for the Addison's patient

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 ADDISON'S INFORMATION  
  What is Addison's disease?
  Spotting the signs and diagnosis
  Addison's disease Owner's Manual
  Real life emergency experiences
  Personal experiences & life stories
  Recent medical research
  Links to medical information sites

  What to do in an emergency

 COMMUNICATION
  About the ADSHG and how to join
  Make a payment or donation
  How to join the e-group forum
  Forthcoming meetings and reports
  Publications and news releases
  Media and Commentary
  Worldwide links Addison's groups
  Contact us: feedback on this site

 LIVING WELL FORUM

Visit the Addison's Living Well e-Forum

Our member-only forum enables us to share information and obtain answers to questions relating to Addison’s disease.

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Disclaimer: The material on this web site has the intention of offering information as unbiased "information only" and is not intended to be complete. The authors of this web site do not practice medicine; they are members of a support group. The intention is only to give information to patients and others about these disorders and the support that is available. We urge you to contact your doctor(s) before making any changes to your treatment!