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This #GivingTuesday, help NADF expand outreach and develop stronger educational tools for healthcare providers. Better education means better outcomes for patients with #AdrenalInsufficiency, bringing us one step closer to a world free from suffering and death due to #AdrenalDisease.
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NADF Wednesday Q+A: Q: I have Addison's disease. What impact does that have on getting a hysterectomy? Is it safe to get one, and if so, what precautions should I take? Will it impact my Addison's after surgery at all? A: A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. It is performed under general anesthesia. The usual preop and postoperative steroid dosing for general anesthesia is used and is safe when performed in a hospital. The gynecologist and anesthesiologist will know what dose to use. After the surgery, the dose of hydrocortisone will be tapered back to your normal dose. There should not be any long-term effect on the Addison's disease or steroid management. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF.

Having #AddisonsDisease means taking certain precautions when undergoing surgery. In this week's Q+A, Dr. Margulies advises a patient considering a hysterectomy about what to expect pre- and post-op. nadf.us/protocols

Email your questions to NADFSupport@NADF.us
#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease

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Join the Courageous Cushing's Support Group on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30pm ET for a special presentation from @healthwellfoundation.org to discuss funds available for Cushing's patients. Email NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar to join.

#Cushings #AdrenalDisease

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The Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) has listed NADF as a sister foundation. We thank them for the recognition, and for all the wonderful work they do.

Check out their website and all its helpful links: pedsendo.org

#Endocrine #AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency

Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. Inaugural virtual conference for patients and caregivers, October 3-4. Join us for two half days of expert-led presentations, patient perspectives, and practical resources designed to empower and educate. The conference will feature leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more. Register: bit.ly/nah25. Please note: if you already registered for the original conference dates, you need take no further action at this time. NADF.us/2025conference

Join us October 3-4 for "Navigating Adrenal Health", a free virtual conference featuring leading voices in endocrinology, emergency medicine, patient advocacy, and more.

Register: bit.ly/nah25. All sessions will be recorded and available to those registered.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease

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Happy Fall! May you find your balance this equinox.

Please visit our website to join in our fall activities, including ...

* regional support groups
* national support groups
* Navigating Adrenal Health, our inaugural virtual conference Oct 3-4 - bit.ly/nah25

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease

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The NADF New Jersey Support Group meets Monday, September 8th at 7pm ET. To join, email NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information.

#AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency

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Did you know NADF has a caregiver support group?

You can't pour from an empty cup. Sometimes the best way to fill up is to connect with others who understand what you're experiencing. We invite you to join us today!
NADF.us/family-and-caregiver-support-group

#AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency

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Congratulations to Aiden Krein (University of Colorado Boulder) and Gryphon Kinney (Tulane University) for presenting on data collected by the MyAI Registry.

For more information MyAI, visit NADF.us/adrenal-insufficiency-study-recruitment

#AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency

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The NADF Colorado Support Group has a virtual meeting Wednesday, July 9th at 5:30pm MT. Reach out to NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit our calendar to join - NADF.us/calendar.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease

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New episode of #AllThingsAdrenal #podcast now available at NADF.us/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #Addisons #Cushings #AdrenalDisease

ISE presents a live webinar: Adrenal Insufficiency: Physicians and Patient Perspectives. Speakers Johan de Graaf, Netherlands; Olle Kampe, Sweden; John Achermann, United Kingdom; Moderator Cheri L. Deal, Canada. Register today: ISEndo.org/event. Wednesday June 18 2025 3:30pm (Central European Summer Time).

The International Society of Endocrinology (ISE) presents a live webinar: "Adrenal Insufficiency: Physicians and Patient Perspectives" on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30pm CEST (Central European Summer Time).

Register today: ISEndo.org/event

#Endocrinology #AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency

NADF Wednesday Q+A. Q: I'm 80 years old, was diagnosed with Addison's in 2017, and since have developed osteoporosis. My doctor would like to give a Reclast Infusion of zoledronic acid to treat the osteo. I'm very nervous about the possible side effects and/or impact it may have on my life. Do you have any insight or perspective on this treatment for Osteo with AI? See next slide for answer. www.NADF.us

Wednesday Q+A. See previous slide for question. A: Zoledronic acid is a well established treatment for osteoporosis. It is a bisphosphonate, like alendronate and risedronate, but it is given by iv infusion once a year, so it has none of the GI side effects of the oral medications. The one important side effect, most often seen with the first infusion, can be a flu like syndrome that can last 24 to 48 hours. Despite that possibility, it is safe and definitely effective for people with adrenal insufficiency. If achiness or fever do occur, one can treat it with acetaminophen and a temporary mild stress dose of hydrocortisone. -Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us

NADF's Wednesday Q+A: What effect, if any, does zoledronic acid treatment for osteoporosis have on #AdrenalInsufficiency patients? Dr. Margulies provides a reassuring answer.

Got a question about #AdrenalDisease? Message us or email NADFSupport@NADF.us to find your answer.

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The NADF Utah Support Group has a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm MST. For more information and to sign up, contact NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit NADF.us/calendar.

#AdrenalDisease #AdrenalInsufficiency #Addisons #Cushings

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The Courageous Cushing's Support Group has a virtal meeting on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:30pm EST. Email NADFSupport@NADF.us to join.

Looking for a support group in your area? Check out NADF.us/support-groups for our full list!

#Cushings #AdrenalDisease

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The Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesday, May 6th at 8:30pm EST. Reach out to NADFSupport@NADF.us or visit our calendar to join! NADF.us/calendar

#AdrenalDisease #NADFAdrenal #SupportNetwork

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Participation in clinical trials can help accelerate the development of new treatments and address our community's unmet medical needs. Check out all the clinic trials NADF is sharing at this time:NADF.us/clinical-trials. #AADAM2025 #ClinicalTrials #AdrenalDisease

Check out the newest research on Adrenal Stem Cells in Health and Disease published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology www.nature.com/articles/s41574-025-01091-2. Image: Infographic from article. #AADAM2025 April is Adrenal Disease Awareness Month. NADF.us/april-calendar

Check out the newest research on Adrenal Stem Cells in Health and Disease published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology www.nature.com/articles/s41574-025-01091-2

#aadam2025 April is #adrenaldisease awareness month. For more information, visit NADF.us/april-calendar

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Accurate steroid replacement is essential for children with adrenal insufficiency, but giving medication to kids can be a game of cat and mouse. Hydrocortisone granules are a game changer. Read more: NADF.us/children-with-adrenal-insufficiency

#AADAM2025 #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness #AdrenalDisease

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Children who rely on daily oral hydrocortisone replacement often need additional oral hydrocortisone to mimic the body’s natural stress response. Read more on #StressDosing for pediatric patients: NADF.us/children-with-adrenal-insufficiency

#AADAM2025 #AdrenalDisease #AdrenalCrisis

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Share your photo to raise awareness about #AdrenalDisease! Add a photo of yourself with the hashtag #AdrenalDiseaseLooksLikeMe to win prizes from #NADFAdrenal. We'll announce winners on Tuesday, April 29th.

#AADAM2025

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Today's the day! We hope you can join us at 8pm ET/5pm PT for our annual #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness Month webinar with #AAES. Expect a wealth of information and lively discussion about #AdrenalDisease treatment, research, and more.

Register: bit.ly/AAES-NADF

#AADAM2025

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Be a part of the movement. International Adrenal Consortium International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day, April 7, 2025. Stand with us for adrenal health. #InternationalAdrenalConsortium #AdrenalDay2025 NADF.us/international-adrenal-disease-day

Stand with @nadfadrenal.bsky.social and the #InternationalAdrenalConsortium as we recognize and raise awareness for those who live with #AdrenalDisease.

Join the discussion on Facebook: fb.me/e/8AJst7Uw5
Read more: NADF.us/international-adrenal-disease-day

#AdrenalDay2025
#AADAM2025

Adrenal Disease Awareness 2025! Walked in honor of everyone on an Adrenal disease journey! #AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease #adrenaldiseaseawareness #aadam #AADAM @nadfadrenal.bsky.social @addisonsdisease.bsky.social #strideforawareness

It's time to Stride For Awareness in honor of Adrenal Disease Awareness month. Interactive! How to participate: put on your blue, snap a pic, and post with the tags #AdrenalDisease + #AADAM2025. Saturday April 5 - wherever you are! NADF.us/april-calendar

It's time to #StrideForAwareness! Join in this virtual walk from anywhere: simply wear blue, snap a pic, and post with the tags #AdrenalDisease + #AADAM2025. Raise awareness from your couch, your porch, your favorite hiking spot, or wherever today takes you.

NADF.us/april-calendar

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Enter to win! Help us raise awareness for #AdrenalDisease by participating in "Adrenal Disease Looks Like Me":

🍊Share a photo of yourself
🍊Tag it with #adrenaldiseaselookslikeme
🍊You'll be entered to win prizes from #NADFAdrenal!

For more #AADAM2025 activities, visit NADF.us/april-calendar

NADF invites you to Stride For Awareness virtual walk in honor of Adrenal Disease Awareness Month. Interactive! When: Saturday April 5th. Where: Wherever you are! How: Post a picture of you in blue with the tags #AdrenalDisease + #AADAM2025. NADF.us/april-calendar

Join NADF for "Stride For Awareness" 2025! Wear blue and post a picture with the tags #AdrenalDisease + #AADAM2025. You can be anywhere to participate.

Get your friends and family involved! The more we know and share, the more everyone becomes aware 💙

www.nadf.us/april-calendar

NADF presents a new podcast "All Things Adrenal" hosted by Vanessa O'Rourke. Premieres April 23, 2025

Join us on April 23 for #AllThingsAdrenal, a new podcast from NADF. Host Vanessa O'Rourke will explore first-hand accounts from #AdrenalDisease patients, interviews with medical professionals, updates on treatments, research, protocols, and more. Available on all major podcast platforms

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Spread the word! April is #AdrenalDisease Awareness Month, and we'll be celebrating all month long. Will your community join us and make it official? Use our template to invite your local officials to issue an official proclamation. 👉 NADF.us/calendar

#AADAM25