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What is the difference?


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03/15/2008 12:17
Carolynt
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 Hi,

I am just wondering what the difference is between adrenal insufficiency and addison's disease? I thought they were one in the same!

Sincerely, Carolyn
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03/18/2008 09:17
herro
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 hi carolyn, it's me. addison's disease is when your adrenal glands do not function because of problem with adrenal gland alone(ex.tumor on gland).adrenal insufficiency can be caused by other problems in your body(ex.pituitary not functioning properly). it is a lot the same thing just different causes. did you know president kennedy had addison's? that's why he was sick and in hospital so much.
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03/19/2008 08:56
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 Thanks Kim,

I had no idea what the difference was.

Love, Carolyn
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