I have been suffering from nausea, vomiting, very fatigued, paleness, kidney infections, sinus infections and just recently started swelling in my face hands and feet this has been going on for about 3 years I have not be diagnosed with anything but I am 40 years old and can no longer be told nothing is wrong, I also have not been having a menstrual period for six months then all of a sudden start bleeding but was told in the emergency that it was not my menstrual period so why am I bleeding they seem to think that I am a hypochondriac which I am not please what should I do and where should I look to begin to see if it is possible that I have Addison's disease. I have been suffering since I was a child symptoms have been more prevalent for about three years now need answers need to know tired of doctors thinking I am making this up or that I am a drug addict thanks sincerely.

My 14 year old son got sick and was diagnosed with adenovirus. Doctors said it was like Mono. He was hospitalized and given fluids even though he had no diarrhea or vomiting. His condition worsened. He could not sit or stand for very long. His blood pressure would drop for no apparent reason. He was very weak, and he craved salty foods. He lost 29 pounds over 10 weeks. His blood pressure would drop for no apparent reason. His skin darkened, especially his freckles and moles, they turned black. His speech was slurred, and he at times was confused. They were testing him for brain tumors and cancers. My friend's daughter (Brandi) passed away a few years ago and she thinks it was undiagnosed Addison's. I informed the doctors, and my son has it! He has been taking hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for the past week. He is doing great!!!!

I was in my early 30's when I couldn't keep a conversation while walking on the treadmill. I just wrote it off. During the next 6 months it was like I was dying a slow painful death. While I was getting ready in the mornings, I couldn't stand up straight as I was out of breath (orthostatic hypertension). I had to bend over while showering and sit in a chair putting my make up on and drying my hair. I just hoped I didn't "drop" any of my patients as I was still doing my physical therapy job. I went to the doctor weekly telling her, I am not right, something is wrong with me." My journal entries during those days were dark. Ie," God if this is living, take me Home." This went on from October of 1 year until April of the next year I went to the ER, my BP was 50/30; my hemoglobin was 5 ( it should be around 14). I was knocking on death's door. Medications gave me life back, but still I had to learn how to "self-manage" my Addisonian crisis's. No one teaches you this. That was 15 years ago and living a great life.

If you are out of options with the medical fraternity then I suggest looking at homeopathy, or find someone who is using the Indigo biofeedback machine. Those things can be amazing at rooting out the real issues

I was diagnosed with Addison's at age 20 after almost 6 years of significant signs, symptoms, and times of crisis. I was told by several doctors over the years that I was just dehydrated and depressed. I have even been called a hypochondriac. My mom actually found it online and had the doctor run an ACT test on me and my levels were 1400. I have since been diagnosed with polyendocrine failure: addison's, hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy. I'm on an aldosterone replacement. Have your doctor check this level if you crave salt, and a testosterone injection as well. I take OTC DHEA and it seems to help with my testosterone level. It has been almost 5 years since I was diagnosed and I still to this day struggle frequently to do the things a normal person can do but it doesn't stop me from pushing my limits.