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Why should you join the Canadian Addison Society?
Benefits include:
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A quarterly Newsletter by mail or access to the newsletter on the website. The Newsletter will keep you in-touch with other members and offer you the latest information regarding Addison's disease. |
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An open and active support network of people who know what you mean when you say, "I've hit the energy wall and don't know what to do". You will meet people who can offer personal and individual suggestions on how to control your condition. |
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You won't feel so alone in fighting this rare and life altering disease. Our membership includes people who have lived full and happy lives with Addison's disease for over 50 years! |
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You will support the ongoing development of an important website that can link you to support groups and information all around the globe. |
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You will be able to ask an excellent Endocrinologist, Dr. D.W. Killinger, your questions about Addison's disease. |
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You will support education of medical personnel on how to treat Addisonians in the case of a crisis. |
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You will keep the Canadian Addison Society alive. |
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If you have recently been diagnosed with Addison's Disease, you need support — now! Talking with others who share your disease
is essential to understanding how to live with it. It is easy to feel alone and victimized by such a rare and life altering disease. The Canadian Addison Society
can introduce you to other people in your area who share your experience, and are able to offer suggestions on how to not only survive Addison's disease, but also thrive.
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If you have had Addison's Disease for some time, the Canadian Addison Society can offer you the latest information on medications and
research into the causes of, control of and cure for Addison's disease. The Society has an excellent Endocrinologist, Dr. D.W. Killinger who can answer your questions.
As well, newly diagnosed Addisonians will benefit greatly from your hard-earned wisdom and experience.
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If you are a family member of a person living with Addison's Disease, you are living with someone who needs you to know about the treatment of
his or her condition. You may need to save their life in a crisis. Don't hide — learn to recognize the signs of crisis or under-medication, learn how to inject
them with solu-cortef if needed, learn about why they crave salt and get tired easily. Learn how to live with an Addisonian!
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