Getting flu is a thoroughly miserable experience. However, if you are steroid-dependent, the consequences can be very serious, with around a quarter of adrenal crises requiring hospital admission resulting from flu-like illnesses (ADSHG member survey 2013). Fortunately, flu can be prevented – and surely, prevention is better than cure? Read more
On Tuesday 2nd October, we held another tweet chat this time answering questions on sport and exercise for those with steroid dependency. Read more
We keep you updated with inspiring stories on our ADSHG blog.
Jan shares with us her inspirational story of her assistance dog Rhea, trained to recognise low cortisol levels. Read more
Marie-Helene was unwell throughout her pregnancy, but her symptoms were dismissed as a normal part of pregnancy until she was close to death. Read more
The weather was kind. The sun shone. And our 20 amazing #TeamAddisons runners pounded around Central London in aid of Addison's Disease. Read more
Pippa explains what made her most recent emergency hospital admission, with gastroenteritis, a more smooth and successful inpatient experience. Read more
An update on changes to the forum Read more