Have Addisons Disease. Pregnant. Feeling Tired And Getting Headache. Should I Be Worried?

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013

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Question : pregnant with XXXXXXX dieasei just need some advice. i have addisons disease and currently 12 weeks pregnant and feel little tired n headache i also feel like cant b bothered to do anything. is it just pregnancy symptoms or do i need to see g.p

Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (4 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX

You need to know that when you are pregnant you developed some few episodes of slight illness and you might feel a little ware out/stressed. Even though having addison's diseases and being pregnant does not seem to pose any problem on its own. But pregnancy as a condition on its own can exacerbate symptom's of the adrenal insufficiency. I do not think you will require a GP consultation except of course for the manage of the headache with pain killers. You will also require close follow-up of your pregnancy with a gynobs (especially with your existing chronic condition).

I hope I was helpful and please feel free to write back if you need any more info.

Dr. Nsah

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