My Adrenal Insufficient pal and co warrior is going to London to run a marathon! How exciting is that?!!! I hope to make it to London one day to run the marathon but I am currently in a boot after surgery for my planter fasciitis. So I will have to live my dreams through Brian right now. Go Brian Go!
We both have adrenal insufficiency but different kinds. He was diagnosed shortly after birth. He has Salt- Wasting Adrenal Insufficiency ("SWAI"). I have secondary adrenal insufficiency, genetically caused. Both our adrenal glands do not produce the naturally occurring hormone CORTISOL.
The hormone CORTISOL has many functions in the body
Cortisol helps break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in your body. It also controls blood pressure and affects how your immune system works. It also is the stress hormone.
I do not produce the hormone cortisol but I do produce the hormone aldosterone. My secondary adrenal insufficiency is genetically caused but found later in life. So like Brian I take hydrocortisone to replace the hormone cortisol I do not make. And have an emergency injection for when I get sick, get injured or feeling unwell.
He has two fundraising pages.The JustGiving page is specifically to donate to St. John Ambulance, the charity that he is running for at the marathon and that has generously allowed him to get an entry into the London Marathon. He also has a GoFundMe page to help with all London Marathon expenses. He says hank you for any help you may be able to provide. Share the links with anyone you know that may want to help.
https://adrenalinsufficientwarriorathlete.blogspot.com
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