Addison's Disease and Its Impact: Insights After the Tragic Death of Taylor Rousseau Grigg
Understanding Addison's Disease
Addison's disease affects the adrenal glands, inhibiting cortisol and aldosterone production. Symptoms include fatigue, gastrointestinal distress, and low blood pressure. Nearly 1 in 100,000 Americans is affected, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Laura Bates Shares Her Experience
Laura Bates, 44, diagnosed nearly two decades ago, reflects on living with Addison's disease. She expresses compassion for Taylor Rousseau Grigg, whose death has brought renewed attention to this condition. Bates underscores the vital need for increased awareness and understanding of Addison's disease, especially given the recent surge in searches related to Grigg's passing.
- Symptoms can progress slowly or rapidly.
- Immune system may attack adrenal glands.
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