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ACIF homepage Addison and Cushing International Federation - ACIF members can be support groups and individuals, in countries where no support group already is active, and who are involved with the support of those affected with Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome (or disease) and related disorders. Several of the members of ACIF also are involved in the support of patients with other adrenal and pituitary related disorders like Acromegaly, CAH and others. http://www.spin.nl/nvap0302.htm

Addison's Disease Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body... http://wellweb.com/INDEX/qaddison.htm

Addison's Disease: The Facts You Need To Know http://www.medhelp.org/www/nadf3.htm

Addison's Support Links Addison's support site linkage and online chat setup http://addisons.planroom.com

Cyndi's Addisons Disease Information Pages Addisons Disease Information Pages. Addisons Disease Discussion Boards. Addisons Disease Chat Rooms. Addisons Disease Friends Web Photo Album. http://www.maxpages.com/cyndi

Encyclopedia.com - Results for Addison's disease progressive disease brought about by atrophy of the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal gland; also called chronic adrenocortical insufficiency. The deterioration of this tissue causes a decrease in the secretion of vital steroid hormones, producing such symptoms as ANEMIA, weakness, abnormal skin pigmentation, and weight loss. The cause of the disease is unknown. Once thought inevitably fatal, the disease is now treated with adrenocortical hormones. http://www.encyclopedia.com/articles/00116.html

Endocrinology - Addison's Disease Primary adrenal failure may be the result of congenital or acquired lesions. In the early part of this century tuberculosis was the most common cause, but in recent years this infection has accounted for less than 25% of all cases. Other conditions that have been associated with adrenal insufficiency include coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, torulosis, metastatic malignancy... http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/endocr/addison.htm

My life with Cushing Brazil In April 1998 I was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome due to a tumour (size 2,2 cm = less than 1 inch) on my right adrenal gland. On May 2nd, 1998, I had the surgery done an adrenalectomy. This is my story: http://www.spin.nl/nvap0414.htm

Mystical-WWW - Addison's Disease Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. For this reason, the disease is sometimes called chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism. Cortisol is normally produced by the adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys. It belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. Scientists think that cortisol has possibly hundreds of effects in the body. Cortisol's most important job is to help the body respond to stress. Among its other vital tasks, cortisol: http://www.mystical-www.co.uk/adison.htm

NADF - National Adrenal Diseases Foundation The National Addison's Disease Foundation was formed in 1985 by a young couple as a result of their experiences with Addison's disease. At that time, there was no organization established which would provide guidance and information about what life was like with adrenal insufficiency... http://medhlp.netusa.net/www/nadf.htm

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