 |  | | Chris Telfer — Essex, ON |
| | | I was diagnosed with Addison disease November 12th this year. In May, I was admitted to the hospital for three weeks. I had severe vomitting and diarrhea. We, and the doctors, thought it was food poisoning. I received 18 I.V. bags in a matter of two days. I didn't know the day or the year, and I was even told I started talking with a foreign accent (which I don't have). At first I was diagnosed with a thyroid gland problem.
Ever since then, my life, like all of yours, has changed. I was admitted to the hospital four weeks ago for a second time. I couldn't walk on my own, see straight, my stomach ached and I was dizzy. I felt like a train had hit me. Another two week stay, with scopes, blood tests, I.V.; the whole nine yards. I was probable for either Addison's or Celiac disease. The final outcome was Addison disease and I'm taking medication to hopefully balance my body's needs.
This last week and a half, I feel like a new person, like I've been given a second chance at life, for my wife and daughter. I love them for helping me. I'm a newby of sorts, I'm learning, but do not know everything yet about the disease.
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