What is Addisons Disease

Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It...

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Celiac and Addison's link?
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Our 17 year old daughter has Addison's and Graves, and we just found out my 55 year old brother has Celiac (autoimmune disease that attacks lower intestine when person eats gluten).

Is there a link between Addison's and Celiac? Should our daughter be tested for Celiac, and should her uncle be cjecked for Addison's?

TIA,

jej1216
Posted on 09/23/08, 03:09 pm
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Reply #1 - 09/23/08  3:56pm
" You might find this site helpful and informative. There is a lot of info here and the owner will always answer questions if you email him.

http://www.addisons-network.co.uk/enter.html "
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Reply #2 - 09/24/08  12:21pm
" Thanks - I'll do that. "
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