Addisons Disease in my sister.....?

Question

My sister has been diagnosed with Addisons Disease, as a result of her many years on Asthma steriods. She got diagnosed whilst over in London on a holiday. She since has come home to Australia but is going through a terrible time at the moment as they try to take her off the steriods and replace with the correct drugs. Everytime she goes to decrease her steriods though, she ends up in hospital with the doctors warning her that this is too dangerous and she could lose her life. She as a result is very upset and is heading into a big depression. I am worried about her, but dont know what to do. I live on the other side of Australia to her and she simply refuses to talk to mum and dad about it. Does anyone have any support groups that I can get onto for more information and support for my sister and me.

Answer 1

Hi, I am including a site that will help you find support groups along with information, hope it is useful.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Addison's_disease?open