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NEW: My Addison's Disease Journey
I’m using this channel to show more of #LifeBehindTheLens ➡️📸 The ‘not-so-perfect’ life often not posted on social media…Life with a chronic illness.
This video is all about my journey to being diagnosed with Addison's disease/adrenal insufficiency.
Adrenal Insufficiency/Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands, pituitary or hypothalamus where the body is unable to product cortisol, a hormone required to live. Patients with AI are steroid dependent and run the risk of 'Adrenal Crisis' where the body requires more cortisol than the body can produce and goes into shock. If untreated with a life-saving emergency steroid injection, this can lead to a coma and death...
Unfortunately, Addison's Disease often goes undiagnosed for a long time and patients don't reach a diagnosis until their first crisis...this is what happened to me.
For more information of Addison's/AI: www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/
FAQ:
Who are you?
My name is Tilly and I'm the original founder of @thatoxfordgirl (www.thatoxfordgirl.com). I got into and graduated from Oxford Uni whilst living with active Tuberculosis.
What's your health situation now?
I started TB treatment and finally got my life back! But in 2018 I was rushed into hospital in a life-threatening adrenal crisis. I have since been diagnosed with Addison's Disease/Adrenal Insufficiency. Sadly, the medics have struggled to get my condition under control. They now believe the TB has returned and is putting my adrenals under huge pressure.
What's daily life like now?
Daily life is a balancing act. I am on huge doses of steroid, taking tablets all through the night, as well as a hydrocortisone pump injecting cortisol through a cannula into my tummy 24/7. I have also recently recommenced Tuberculosis treatment, a combination of chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment.
What's the aim of this channel?
To raise awareness for all those superstars out there living with long term health conditions. To give you an insight into life with Addison's disease, Tuberculosis and to show you that my story is proof you mustn't give up. This is a channel focused on positivity, patient stories and coping strategies I've learnt along the way!
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Відео

Living with an Undiagnosed Illness │My 13 years of Undiagnosed Tuberculosis
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I’m using this channel to show more of #LifeBehindTheLens ➡️📸 The ‘not-so-perfect’ life often not posted on social media…Life with a chronic illness. This video is all about my struggle to get a medical diagnosis 😩It took 13 years of emergency admissions, tests, hospital appointments, gruelling trial treatments and eventually being told this unknown illness was going to kill me…until on one adm...
How to smash your OXFORD UNI ADMISSIONS TEST
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New video with lastminute top tips on how best to prepare for your Oxford Uni Admissions Test and some practical things to do when you're actually sitting the entrance exam. Covering MLAT, ELAT, HAT, TSA, as well as Mthas & Science tests! Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our That Oxford Girl Library - written by 100 current Oxford Uni students: Blog: www.thatoxfordgirl.com/ Instagram: www...
NEW: My Life-threatening Condition Explained | Adrenal Insufficiency
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A few weeks ago I opened up to you guys about my 'Life Behind the Lens' of 'That Oxford Girl' and 'That University Student', revealing that for the last few years I have been in and out of hospital with a life-threatening condition 'Adrenal insufficiency/Addison's Disease'. In this new video I'm explaining more about adrenal insufficiency, living with an invisible illness and what it means to g...
NEW: Reading an Oxford University Economics & Management Personal Statement OUT LOUD!
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With the Oxbridge UCAS Personal Statement deadline looming, today I am reading out an Economics & Management personal statement by a student who was offered a place at Oxford University. This video will help you how to write a personal statement for Oxford University and Cambridge University!# Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our That Oxford Girl Library - written by 100 current Oxford Un...
How To Write a TOP Personal Statement | Don't Make These Common Mistakes!
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New video up giving you KEY WORDS & PHRASES to make your UCAS Personal Statement stand out from the crowd! Explaining hoo to avoid the common phrases which appear again and again in so many personal statements and how to make yours eye-catching and unique. I know Oxford University, Cambridge University and Medicine students are submitting soon, so these should provide some helpful lastminute ti...
Life Behind the Lens: The Truth Behind That Oxford Girl
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A new video announcing the reality of life behind the lens. The life presented on @thatoxfordgirl may have looked pretty perfect over the last few years but the images on social media have been hiding the truth. I finally feel ready to open up and reveal what's been going on under the surface. If any of you are dealing with obstacles and challenges, then this video is for YOU, to show you that ...
How To Pick An Oxford University College
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With Oxford University applications around the corner, many of you are about to logon to UCAS and send off your personal statement. For Oxford Uni, you are also given the option of specifying which college you'd like to apply to. In this video, I'm sharing some key questions to ask yourself when picking an Oxford college! Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our That Oxford Girl Library - wri...
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm going back to school!
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New video letting you get to know me better and my life behind the scenes of 'That Oxford Girl' & 'That University Student'. Exciting update, watch until the end for all to be revealed! Through documenting my journey I'll be helping you with online study tips, motivation and more, plus still making loads of content about the application process and student life!
NEW: Reading My Personal Statement for Oxford University OUT LOUD!!!
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Loads of you have asked what I wrote in my personal statement for Oxford Uni, so here it is! For the first time ever, reading my personal statement for English Literature & Language which got me into Jesus College, Oxford Uni out loud! For my tips on writing the FIRST LINE of your personal statement: ua-cam.com/video/I4mYN7yEOrY/v-deo.html Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our TOG Library ...
What will Freshers' Week 2020 actually be like?
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What will Freshers' Week 2020 actually be like? What even is an online freshers' week? Will we be able to socialise? What is a 'social bubble'? What if I don't like my bubble? Will we be able to go out? YOUR Freshers' Week 2020 questions ANSWERED! Subscribe for future vids! Starting uni this year? Get involved in writing for us! That University Student: Blog: ww.thatuniversitystudent.com Instag...
Are uni places now full for 2021? Will it be more competitive to apply?
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Ever since the A Level Results Day U-turn, loads of you have been in touch asking how this is going to impact university admissions in 2021. Will it be more competitve now loads of students have been offered deferred places? Are some universities now full? What can I do to compete? Your questions answered! Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our TOG Library - written by 100 current Oxford Un...
BREAKING NEWS! YOUR Oxford University Offers & A Level Results 2020
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A Level Results Day was a mess, the last few days have been a mess and so many of you missed out on your Oxford University offers through being downgraded. Now the government has done a U-turn. Your teachers' predicted grades can be used and for many of you this is the BEST news! In this video I'm sharing stories of Oxford Uni applicants from the last few days, updating you on the breaking news...
A Level & GCSE Results Day 2020 - How Will my Grades be Decided?
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Two HUGE days coming up with GSCE and A Level Results Day. In this vid i'm giving you the lowdown on how your grades will be worked out! Subscribe for future vids! DO NOT MISS our TOG Library - written by 100 current Oxford Uni students: Blog: www.thatoxfordgirl.com/ Instagram: www.thatoxfordgirl.com/instagram Plus That University Student: Blog: ww.thatuniversitystudent.com Instagram:instagram....
How to THINK like an Oxford University Student
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If you're thinking of applying to Oxford Uni, this summer it's all about developing the way you THINK. Start thinking like an Oxford Uni student and you will be way ahead of the game! Tips in the video, comment any questions below! DO NOT MISS our TOG Library - written by 100 current Oxford Uni students: Blog: www.thatoxfordgirl.com/ Instagram: www.thatoxfordgirl.com/instagram Plus That Univers...
How to Smash Revision by an Oxford Uni Student (continued...)
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How to Smash Revision by an Oxford Uni Student (continued...)
Dalia's Tips on Studying in Self-isolation...
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Dalia's Tips on Studying in Self-isolation...
Revision Tips from an Oxford Uni Student...in Self-isolation
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Revision Tips from an Oxford Uni Student...in Self-isolation
Elle's 5 Top Tips on your current GCSE/A Level Situation...
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Elle's 5 Top Tips on your current GCSE/A Level Situation...
Applying to University during Covid-19: It's time to have a RANT
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Applying to University during Covid-19: It's time to have a RANT
Tilly's Tour of Oxford Uni (Sound ON!!!)
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Tilly's Tour of Oxford Uni (Sound ON!!!)
'That Oxford Girl' International Women's Day 2020 (as seen on BBC NEWS!!!)
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'That Oxford Girl' International Women's Day 2020 (as seen on BBC NEWS!!!)
'That Oxford Girl' Student Ambassador Scheme
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'That Oxford Girl' Student Ambassador Scheme
Mental Health: 5th Week Blues at Oxford University...
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Mental Health: 5th Week Blues at Oxford University...
What is an Oxford University Tutorial really like?
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What is an Oxford University Tutorial really like?
February Half Term Revision Tips!
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February Half Term Revision Tips!
'That Oxford Girl' Student Ambassador Team!
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'That Oxford Girl' Student Ambassador Team!
How did I get a BOOK publishing deal?
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How did I get a BOOK publishing deal?
'I GOT IN to Oxford University!!!'
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'I GOT IN to Oxford University!!!'
Oxford Uni Decisions - Pooled? Open Offer? Random College?
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Oxford Uni Decisions - Pooled? Open Offer? Random College?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @eniggma9353
    @eniggma9353 7 днів тому

    lovely accent

  • @pamelabellingham5034
    @pamelabellingham5034 21 день тому

    None of my doctors believe I'm ill saying it's CFS or in my head 😢

  • @mbs7078
    @mbs7078 Місяць тому

    The music is so loud I had to turn on cc.

  • @Rollins-ek3li
    @Rollins-ek3li Місяць тому

    It really makes me angry when medical and psychological and medical professionals write physical symptoms off to a mental issue without ruling out all possible medical problems !!! Ugh !

  • @sheilamailhes3329
    @sheilamailhes3329 Місяць тому

    I hate that background music! It's so LOUD! I can hardley here you over it. TURN it DOWN! Or turn it OFF!🤨 Was interested in what you had to say, but can't stand straing to hear you anymore. 👋

  • @flsun722
    @flsun722 Місяць тому

    You mentioned about having headaches What kind of headaches , what area on the head?

  • @4k-astrowrld338
    @4k-astrowrld338 Місяць тому

    turn off the music

  • @user-vk4vw4le1c
    @user-vk4vw4le1c 2 місяці тому

    Oh my goodness, how old are you?

  • @brittanykannon2154
    @brittanykannon2154 2 місяці тому

    I appreciate you being so open. I am struggling to find help. I actually have a diagnosis, but the doctor said she doesn’t use that test and has been blowing me off since.

  • @Brian-yq9nv
    @Brian-yq9nv 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing with us. Im a Brain Cancer survivor and radiation killed my pituitary and i also have hypothyroidism. Im not satisfied and not sure that my doctor is helping me fully. Im only on 7.5 mg of predisone in the am. Im always tired to exhausted after i do basic stuff like yard work. I go lay in the bed and crash afterward. My mood is so low i just am exhausted of it all. I want to stop my meds and go into a coma and leave this world. No one i try to date understands me.. 7years alone now and single. Its okay but this sucks the most the loneliness. Shoud i get a new ENDOCRINOLOGIST?? Ive written tonight my will. Ive reached out to a psychologist for more supporting help. Is 7.5 mg of predisone sufficient for treatment off secondary Adrinal insufficiency? Doctor says yes. I was on 5 mg but i myself started taking the 7.5 not the doctor's orders. She okays the dose. Please someone who understands reach out and im needing advice from those who understand. Tha k you again. Glad your all mostly doing well.

  • @sandrawheeler1521
    @sandrawheeler1521 4 місяці тому

    I did not have TB. But my adrenals got damaged by sepsis/ septic shock. It took 10 years of hypo adrenal/ cfs/ ME. Diagnosed by Endo. 10 years of chronic debilitating ill health. Each time i got a virus or covid. I just kept getting worse. I got covid spring 23. And never recovered. Had exactly the same symptoms as you. But GP did not relate all the assorte symptoms together.? I felt so ill lije you for 9 months. Went to GP with nausea. Lack of appetite. Wieght loss. Abdominal pain. Low BP. Severe depression. Emotionally unstable. Unable to cope. Unable to get out of bed. Bowels not working. Constant face / head pain. Utter exhaustion. Zero energy. Abnormal heart rythems. I looked awfull. And I knew there was something really wrong with me? I knew what hypo adrenal felt like. And when my adrenals are atruggling. I always get pigmentation on my face.? So i went to GP Last August 🎉and asked for a morning cortisol test.? As well as vit D and loads of otger blood tests. The GP said all my bloods were normal???? I see my endo yearly for hashimoto's hypothyroud and cfs/ ME. I saw in in Dec 23. I just burst into tears when i saw him. Told my endo i had felt so ill after covid. I had almost recovered from cfs/ ME. Now i was back to square one. Spent the whole year after covid laying on the sofa. Feeling so ill. And zero energy. Suicidal.? Which i could not understand? It was almost as if my whole personality had changed after covid? My endo took one look at my blood test results done by GP in August. Was clearly not happy. Told me my cortisol was very low. Ordered the SSt. I was diagnosed with Addisons. The same day.!! Put on hydrocortisone. Which sent me hyper. Could not sleep. Finally settled down. And i felt like a normal human being again. I had energy for the first time. Yippee. All my wierd symptoms dissapeard. When i was first diagnosed with cfs/ ME. I had all the pigmented symptoms of Addisons. My endo did three SSct tests. But i passed all three.? So diagnosed with hypo adrenal... ? I think my Adrenals were destroyed by sepsis hemmorrage. Then each virus illness i had. I have asthma too. My adrenal function was decreasing. Each illness. Untill covid. Then they just stopped working altogether? I joined the UK Apsgroup. A brilliant mine of information. As there is litte info from a patients perspective. Living with Addisons. The articles written by Drs. ? Yes they explain the symptoms. And know the theory. But have not got a clue what its like living with Addisons. Only us, those who have Addisons know what its like. I am a firm beluever in educating Drs Consultants. I have got my leaflets from TAPSG uk. For GP. I have made an appointment to discuss with Gp. How all my symptoms were not picked up on. And the fact i was told my cortusol level was fine. When it was very low? In fact I had a really bad virus in December. I felt like i was going to die. My body started shaking. I was goung into adrenal crisis. But stayed contious. The fact that through lack of understanding. And not realusing my symptoms were all related to one illness. ? I could have very easily lost my life.? So i am goung to have a chat. And give information. Tell my story. And ask GP to pass this information onto to all the GP's. So that if another patient has all these set of symptoms? To concider Addisons. And to maybe update thier training on reading cortisol level blood tests.?? So this will maybe help GP 's to understand the wierd symptoms. And ask why? I know Addisons is rare. But I only go to the drs if i am ill. ? More awareness education needs to be out there. For patients and GP's. I am so glad you started this channel lovely Tilly. Well done you. Keep well Tilly. Big hug❤❤❤

  • @bridgethayden7200
    @bridgethayden7200 4 місяці тому

    It’s to much trying to listen with the Music…..🎵 You have a lovely voice

  • @rayosdeluz3603
    @rayosdeluz3603 5 місяців тому

    T3 Tiroides pork disecad hormone. Will healp to make cortisol . All hormones work together. And vitamina c 3 times a day. Research. Doctors from Australia. Good look

  • @ryancoyte702
    @ryancoyte702 5 місяців тому

    In Canada we have tutorials but they are with 30ish students. I would love to have a class with 2-4 students.

  • @RustyShakleford1
    @RustyShakleford1 5 місяців тому

    Sounds like your tb is back

  • @RustyShakleford1
    @RustyShakleford1 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing babe. I was labeled delusional mentally ill because i was treating myself with antibiotics

  • @RustyShakleford1
    @RustyShakleford1 5 місяців тому

    Please tell me you sued all those doctors and hospitals that misdiagnosed you

  • @elihouse1994
    @elihouse1994 6 місяців тому

    Just discovered you and your channel, you are an absolute inspiration. Definitely an amazing example to all that you can overcome so much of what life throws at you to achieve your dreams. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!

  • @dreaming_of_that_mbbs_mbchb
    @dreaming_of_that_mbbs_mbchb 7 місяців тому

    How do you cope with lethargy mines caused by 10 years of steroids so now I’m adrenal insufficient I found out in February recently had another set of tests and I’m still cortisol deficient abdo pain period issues dizziness feeling exhausted regardless of sleep amount walking into door frames exhausted. Constant pain in my legs and arms and migraines and I was told it’s depression and then SAD but it’s not. I don’t know how to cope and relying on caffiene every half hour or I feel exhausted. I don’t have an Addisons diagnosis my specialist for my lungs says it’s adrenal insufficiency and now have to have steroids but I’m exhausted. I could stay in bed all weekend and feel like I had no sleep at all. It’s getting ridiculous now I can’t find any info to feel better

  • @jajajajaja357
    @jajajajaja357 7 місяців тому

    I am 54and I have just been to the ER twice in 8 days. They have NO idea what is wrong with me.....but they also do not do the tests in that ER environment.....so of course they have no idea. They treated my like a crazy person......but I kept calm because i know what it is. I have hashimoto's and of couse this is addison....I am going to do the blood test tomorrow. So in a few days I will know for sure. Thanks for this video and all the comments. It is very helpful in not feeling so desperate.

  • @jajajajaja357
    @jajajajaja357 7 місяців тому

    Please look into DR. BROOKE GOLDNER on UA-cam. She has a FREE program that gets EACH AND EVERY Autoimmune disease under control. You have to totally change your diet. It really is hardcore. But I do want my life back.....so i do not care if i have to eat raw salads and smoothies for the rest of my life. She herself was on death's bed age 20....now she is 38 and healed since then.......looking absolutely beautiful and healthy with no markers of autoimmune disease. IF there is any hope for us it ONLY is through a radical diet change and Dr. Goldner is the one person on the planet that shows us how to reverse irreversible disease. I for one ....AM IN.

  • @keelyhammond1597
    @keelyhammond1597 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing my son is 15 and has been so poorly all his life ended up intubated, and we've almost lost him he's non-verbal so couldn't tell anyone what was wrong finally 2 weeks ago we got the diagnosis the same as you he's still not right he seems to require more steroids to function in the morning. Its an awful condition and so many doctors have no idea once he had 7 blue light trsnsfers over 6 weeks where he was completely unresponsive still no doctors discovered it thank god your still here and he is. It baffles me from my research I've known he's had this and kept saying it still NOBODY listens. Any advice would ne fab thankyou!! Stay well 🙏

  • @esotericonetwork
    @esotericonetwork 8 місяців тому

    Are there any alternatives to prednisolone or steroids? Steroid does not seem to cure. There are about dozen supplements suggested by many experts i found on web to increase cortisol. Taking past 40 days about twelve supplements but my sinusitis is now acute rhinitis. I feel miserable

  • @Harpreet122y
    @Harpreet122y 9 місяців тому

    Where is she ?now days.

  • @tbwatch88
    @tbwatch88 9 місяців тому

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • @wendyfield7708
    @wendyfield7708 10 місяців тому

    Yours I think is typical of adrenal insufficiency stories. I am 89 but went through very many doctors for so many symptoms before an endocrinologist sorted me out.. when in my 30’s. You always imagine people are thinking you are exaggerating about symptoms because the wrong tests allcome up normal. I ended up 2 months in an endocrine ward luckily. Recently I have been hit with low outputs again and am having to go privately to an endocrinologist because of too long NHS waiting times. My Cortisol levels are verylow at 95. I have anappointment next Friday. I have already seen on NHS specialists in geriatrics, rheumatology, oncology…..same story. I look well! But I canbarely walk partly becaiseof a back injury. I am on 5mg Prednisolone already for about 13 years for pain. I don’t know why I amstill alive!

    • @docgammycat
      @docgammycat 8 місяців тому

      Well, Wendy, I'm glad you are alive, because you certainly give me hope! I'm 59, and the people in my family all live into their 90s. I've worried that my adrenal & thyroid & autoimmune issues would kill me prematurely--but if you can get to 89, by golly, so can I! You see, I have a very long to-do list, and I intend to compete all my work thoroughly before I leave!!! God bless you!! 👍😃🩷‼️

    • @christielindsay2351
      @christielindsay2351 16 днів тому

      I am nearly 58 and have wondered if my life expectancy will be shorter. My husband and I have a farm and this year in particular I have been tired beyond belief. I bought minerals yesterday and feel a little better. I was diagnosed sometime in 2017. Take care😊

  • @HippocratesHealing
    @HippocratesHealing 10 місяців тому

    yeah and its totaly healable in 5 or 6 months

    • @surlespasdondine
      @surlespasdondine 7 місяців тому

      Nope. Once your adrenal glands are not working anymore that's it. They cannot start working again. Before cortisone was discovered, every single person that had it would die from it.

    • @HippocratesHealing
      @HippocratesHealing 7 місяців тому

      @@surlespasdondine i dont agree coffee did lot of damage and causing weaker adrenals but this here its a infection , plus if it was genetic weakness it would still be healable but take more time like 1 year or 2 if you know what you are doing

    • @HippocratesHealing
      @HippocratesHealing 7 місяців тому

      @@surlespasdondine in my experience its auto immune weakness is very easy , the harder is if its genetic but that is other cases not this .. but its true that corticosteroids can weaken them i suggest bovine adrenals since this is auto immune but its a infection of mycoplasma and virus its not genetic

  • @stephen6621
    @stephen6621 10 місяців тому

    When is the next video?

  • @nmc9929
    @nmc9929 10 місяців тому

    Hello, Thankyou for sharing your story. May I ask which tests did you get done to get diagnosed? Thankyou.

  • @playlist61278
    @playlist61278 11 місяців тому

    Bless you, you’re a super hero🙌🏼

  • @janetedens
    @janetedens Рік тому

    My GP thought I was depressed because of things happening in my life. When it was confirmed that I had Addison's Disease, I felt so vindicated. Everyone was telling me it was in my mind. I craved salt, pickles, and lemons. I have olive skin and my GP thought I was using self-tanning lotion. I thought, really? Thank you for sharing this.

  • @twinmomma2011
    @twinmomma2011 Рік тому

    I read somewhere that Tuberculosis can cause Addison's if it damages the adrenal glands.

  • @lbarc3376
    @lbarc3376 Рік тому

    How are you doing now?

  • @carolinachristopher23
    @carolinachristopher23 Рік тому

    I never believed in herbal medicine until I met a friend of mine who was also cured with herbal medicine, I decided to give it a try by contacting and ordering herbs from @dr_judeosas and behold within 14 days of usage I was cured from my Tuberculosis thank you so much DR jude osas ....

  • @alyygirl122
    @alyygirl122 Рік тому

    How can you get secondary AI can you get it from pregnancy?

  • @pjmorgan
    @pjmorgan Рік тому

    The salt cravings are due to low aldosterone levels, normally produced in the adrenal cortex. It's associated mostly with late-stage primary Addison's where the pathology is autoimmune.

  • @pjmorgan
    @pjmorgan Рік тому

    The stair climbing thing is so weird. I felt like I was 100 years old going up one flight.

  • @anothercampervanchannel
    @anothercampervanchannel Рік тому

    Have you tried a naturopath? Conventional medicine is painfully lacking when it comes to healing folk.

  • @tarotbylouise8323
    @tarotbylouise8323 Рік тому

    I am sorry it took that long and that many doctors!!!!!! My first GP kept saying I was depressed, and offered my counselling. I kept saying I am. not depressed. Luckily, I fought to get tested, and it was Addisons. You have to fight in the NHS often, to get seen, to be cared for in the right way. I have been misdiagnosed several times. How very frustrating and dangerous loss of time to get essential help. I feel you!!!

    • @easystreetwithjen
      @easystreetwithjen Рік тому

      It took me months to be able to see an endo in the US. He would only run a cortisol test and said a low acth, and dhea meant nothing as did my sleep pattern. It took 8 months to see the next endo. I have private insurance but would trade you health systems any day. I paid 10k out of pocket one year on top of premiums and co-pays.

  • @crimsonblue567
    @crimsonblue567 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. I'm preparing myself for anything and everything.😊

  • @Loobylooto2
    @Loobylooto2 Рік тому

    I’m struggling with Addison’s…. Sleeping far far too much, not interested in getting up, vomiting with no warning,no appetite whatsoever and can go 3-4 days without food but living on coffee, zero interest in life Steroids do not agree with me even tho I have to take them for the rest of my life I hate it and would love to be the happy self I used to be

    • @surlespasdondine
      @surlespasdondine 3 місяці тому

      If you are vomitting and lethargic, + sleeping a lot, your dose is too low.

  • @aoneil8799
    @aoneil8799 Рік тому

    Thank you Tilly Can anyone help me with which tests would be best to diagnose as we have have seen two doctors not sure if they are running the best blood tests . It like a nightmare to navigate Thank you Angelina

  • @HollysHealthyHabits
    @HollysHealthyHabits Рік тому

    Hi Tilly thank you for your authenticity and honesty. I have been feeling crappy for over 10 years and having to take stimulants to even function daily. I am now being diagnosed with low a.m. cortisol and being sent to an endocrinologist in a couple of months. Thankfully, I am a health coach, so I am already working on a protocol to naturally heal my adrenals, and my gut because I have had gut issues in the past. Based on everything that I listen to and read, it sounds like it could be a combination of both of them. I still have four minutes left of your video, so maybe you end up talking about that relationship. Please share any helpful tips that have helped you with the brain fog and the energy levels. I changed my whole life during Covid and left corporate to become a massage therapist and I have a mobile massage and wellness business I am very proud of, but I am afraid because there are more and more days that my energy is preventing me from being the person I am. I am also very concerned with how my body feels after I do several massages and I’ve never been able to do more than four in a day since I graduated unlike my classmates. I don’t know what my issue is yet and hopefully it doesn’t take an adrenal crisis for the doctors to figure it out. I am doing my own legwork and research and have already made diet and lifestyle changes to reduce stress, carbs, sugar, and high intensity anything in my life. Unfortunately, I am single, and would love to date, but I don’t even know if that is something that I can handle right now with all of this going on, especially since it could take months or years or a lifetime to heal the damage that has happened to my body Already.😢 I am someone who inspires and uplift others, and I am struggling to uplift myself at the moment, but working at it every second of the day. I wish you success in your house and everything you do.

  • @TheRagbags1
    @TheRagbags1 Рік тому

    I’m being investigated I keep getting a feeling like something stepped on my chest too

  • @drSJV
    @drSJV Рік тому

    Sorry to hear the doctors didn't get you answers sooner. GPs should always give a referral to a specialist if they are not completely sure about their diagnoses.

  • @Phili2012
    @Phili2012 Рік тому

    Yes, I take oral medication…. without which I will become at high risk of death. Nobody helps in A&E when I’m sick. I’m young, look healthy, and don’t get taken seriously.

  • @Phili2012
    @Phili2012 Рік тому

    Btw: Love your cushions.

  • @jaimeeedwards6121
    @jaimeeedwards6121 Рік тому

    I wanna thank you for posting this video. It gave me enough information to self advocate and have some tests run by my doctor to check for Addison's.

  • @eivindgjengstjohansen9625

    in my country Norway we are 5 million people i read that there is only a little bit more than 1000 addison's damn yeah the sleep is true i sleep 4 to 6 hours and i struggle to fall asleep as quick as my parents : P they fall asleep within 1 hour i can spend up to 3 hours before i fall asleep

  • @BoggWeasel
    @BoggWeasel Рік тому

    Diagnosing of AI is far more difficult than the management of it. I was treated for a variety of medical conditions for years running the gamut from inflammatory bowel condition to psychiatry for mood swings, depression, PTSD, adult ADHD and hyper vigilance, to lack of stamina, always feeling tired to the bone even when getting up in the morning I felt like I hadn't rested at all and where walking up half a dozen steps left me feeling like I'd run a marathon ("you need to exercise more), a 50lb weight gain over a period of 6 months going from 135ibs to 185ibs ("You need to change your diet") .This was over a period of 5 years, being "treated "with mood stabilisers, anti-depressants and cholesterol meds. The cause was only discovered by accident when I had an Xray for possible kidney stones and it showed a large adenoma on my adrenal gland. The tumor was causing an over production of cortisol putting my body into a constant fight or flight response 24/7 which accounted for all my various symptoms and when the gland was removed it was like turning off a tap and everything returned to normal. I managed fine on the remaining gland until it went sideways a couple of years ago, it too had to be removed leaving me with primal adrenal insufficiency.