Addison's Disease Patient Advocate
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Addison's Disease Patient Advocate - Equity Press
Addison’s Disease
Patient Advocate
Equity Press - HealthScouter.com
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Purchasing this book entitles you to free updates at www.healthscouter.com/Addison’sDisease
Edited By: Katrina Robinson
Includes Addison’s Disease from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addison’sDisease
HealthScouter Addison’s Disease: Addison Disease Symptoms and Addison’s Disease Treatment (HealthScouter Addison’s Disease)
ISBN: 978-1-60332-263-8
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Edited Components are Copyright (c) 2009 Equity Press
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Motivation
Introduction to Addison’s Disease
Symptoms
Clinical signs
Addisonian crisis
Diagnosis
Suggestive features
Testing
Causes
Adrenal dysgenesis
Impaired steroidogenesis
Adrenal destruction
Treatment
Maintenance treatment
Epidemiology
Prognosis
Canine hypoadrenocorticism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Types
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test
Versions of the test
Preparation
Administration
Potential side effects
Interpretation of results
Cortisol stimulation
Adrenocorticotropic hormone plasma test plus cortisol stimulation
Aldosterone stimulation
Other hormones and chemicals that will rise in the adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
X-linked
Autosomal
Treatment
Prognosis
Research
Adrenomyeloneuropathy
Presentation
Relatives of an Affected Patient
Adrenal Fatigue
Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Cortisol
Physiology
Effects
Insulin
Amino acids
Gastric secretion
Sodium
Potassium
Water
Copper
Immune system
Bone metabolism
Memory
Additional effects
Binding
Regulation
Factors affecting cortisol levels
Factors generally reducing cortisol levels
Factors generally increasing cortisol levels
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Biosynthesis
Metabolism
References: Addison’s Disease
References: Adrenal Insufficiency
References: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test
References: Adrenoleukydystrophy
References: Adrenomyeloneuropathy
References: Adrenal Fatigue
References: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
References: Cortisol
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Introduction and Motivation
Dear Reader,
I like to think of myself as a polite, well-reasoned person. I rarely speak out or complain. When a waitress spills something on me, or if my meal is cold—or if I’m overcharged—I generally try to be as polite as possible. I don’t like to make very many waves. I often secretly hope that the manager will hear about my predicament and come out and offer me a free meal, or something similar. I generally hope that my polite and respectful demeanor pays off. And it does happen from time to time. You know, I think many people are brought up to believe that this is just good manners. It’s how you’re supposed to behave. And if you knew me personally, I think you’d agree that I’m generally pretty reserved. Of course my wife may raise an objection or two (!), but I really believe that it’s important to treat others as you would like to be treated. We’re talking about the golden rule here—it works well and it applies to almost every life circumstance.
But I have to admit that when it comes to my health, or the health of someone I care about—all bets are off. I want to know what’s going on—when, why, where, and how. And I make these feelings known. I tend to get downright assertive. It’s just something I feel very strongly about. And I feel that when you are in a hospital, or if you’re brushing up against the healthcare system, that you should feel the same way. It’s unfamiliar turf, and the professionals who work in this system often take advantage of their positions. They may use some jargon to hide the whole truth— or they may say something without checking to make sure you understand completely. They may presentthe options that are best for them, perhaps the most profitable or convenient. Now I’m not saying this goes on everywhere. There are many professionals in thebusiness of health who go out of their way to make sure you have the best care. And I’m not suggesting that you should become a bully, or purposefully annoying—absolutely not. But I am suggesting that I think it’s OK for you to step outside of your typical comfort zone, and put on your patient advocate hat. Because you, the patient or patient advocate, care the most about your care—not the medical system or healthcare providers.
HealthScouter was created to help patients become better advocates for their own medical care. Because when it comes to your healthcare, the stakes are high. There are none higher. And healthcare is one area where consumers (us, the sick people) are notoriously unaware of their options. And that’s why I’m publishing these books. To help you understand your options, and to help you get the best care possible. I want to help you become a better advocate for yourself and for your loved ones.
It’s my sincere hope that you can take this book with you to the hospital, to be read in the waiting room or by the bedside—and when you see a relevant patient comment you can use this book to ask questions of your health care providers. My advice: Ask lots of questions! Providers are busy people who generally go about their business with little questioning, delivering care as they see fit—making quick decisions—and again, nobody is going to care as much about your health as you. So now, more than ever, you need tools at your disposal to get the best care possible. One of the tools at your disposal is this HealthScouter book and the material within. You need to be armed with questions, and you need to ask questions all of the