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Addison’s Disease – Prevention and Coping

Primary aim of preventing Addison’s disease is to stop its progress into Addisonian crisis. If any medication does not suit you or causes problems, talk with your doctor. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and take all medications regularly.

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your doctor’s name and telephone number&comma; name and telephone number of nearest relative to be notified&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>2&period; If any medication does not suit you or causes problems&comma; talk and discuss with your doctor&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>3&period; Never skip any medication dosage&period; Always keep extra supply of medicines at hand&period; Also&comma; keep a needle&comma; syringe and injectable form of corticosteroids ready so as to inject by yourself in case of an emergency&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>4&period; You should remain aware of how to increase your medicine dosage during periods of stress&comma; sudden infections&comma; or any other medical situations like vomiting and diarrhea as these could precipitate into Addisonian crisis&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>5&period; Visit your doctor for regular check-ups&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>6&period; If traveling&comma; always carry an injectable dosage of cortisol&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;theteamwork&period;com&sol;health&sol;2016-150280-addisons-disease-definition-diagnosis&period;html"><strong><span style&equals;"text-decoration&colon; 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