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Whom To Consult For Addison's Disease?
Question: I was diagnosed with XXXXXXX disease several years ago. I have been on hydrocortisone for a long time I just had an m r I which my doctor said it turned out normal. I think it getting worse I am having all the symptoms and the medicine does not seem to be working. I am in real gad shape and don't know what to do. I live in Berkley Mi. There does not seem to be a doctor near me that can help. My dr does what she can. I am trying find someone in my area. I need help.
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Brief Answer:
Addisons
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your challenges with this very uncommon medical condition ie Addison's disease.
Yes you most certainly will be benefited by seeing an Endocrinologist in person. Endocrinologists are hormone-experts and Addison's disease falls in their purview.
A good diagnosis and management plan are necessary for best results with this problem.
When I see someone like you in my practice i first ensure the diagnosis is correct. This entails several blood tests in addition to a thorough physical examination :
CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
ACTH
Anti 21 hydroxylase antibody
HbA1c
Lipids
25 hydroxy vitamin D
I am providing you with a list of endocrinologists in the area.
Igwe, XXXXXXX MD,FACE Michigan Endocrine Consultants
1949 W 12 Mile Road, Suite 200 Berkley MI 48072 (248) 543-3700
Stoffer, XXXXXXX MD,FACE 29355 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 210 Southfield MI 48034 (248) 223-9650
Zureick, XXXXXXX MD,FACE 28495 Hoover Rd XXXXXXX MI 48093-5438 (586) 573-9030
Grunberger, XXXXXXX MD, FACP,FACE 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208 Bloomfield Hills MI 48302-5054 (248) 335-7740
Addisons
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your challenges with this very uncommon medical condition ie Addison's disease.
Yes you most certainly will be benefited by seeing an Endocrinologist in person. Endocrinologists are hormone-experts and Addison's disease falls in their purview.
A good diagnosis and management plan are necessary for best results with this problem.
When I see someone like you in my practice i first ensure the diagnosis is correct. This entails several blood tests in addition to a thorough physical examination :
CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
ACTH
Anti 21 hydroxylase antibody
HbA1c
Lipids
25 hydroxy vitamin D
I am providing you with a list of endocrinologists in the area.
Igwe, XXXXXXX MD,FACE Michigan Endocrine Consultants
1949 W 12 Mile Road, Suite 200 Berkley MI 48072 (248) 543-3700
Stoffer, XXXXXXX MD,FACE 29355 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 210 Southfield MI 48034 (248) 223-9650
Zureick, XXXXXXX MD,FACE 28495 Hoover Rd XXXXXXX MI 48093-5438 (586) 573-9030
Grunberger, XXXXXXX MD, FACP,FACE 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208 Bloomfield Hills MI 48302-5054 (248) 335-7740
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