Is congenital adrenal hypoplasia (CAH) the same as Addisons Disease?

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• is addisons disease and adrenal insufficiency one and the same,?
   - if a dr diagnoses you with adrenal insufficiency, is he suppose to let you know they are the same disease, or ...
• After several years of being treated for Addisons Disease, one of the CAS members was told by a specialist that it may be Simmonds Disease. What is that?
   - Simmonds disease is secondary adrenal insufficiency. This means that the adrenal problem is due to a lack of ...
• Can a young woman of 17 or 18 take birth control if she has Addison's disease?
   - Yes. There is no contraindication for individuals with Addison's disease to using the pill. There are however, ...
• In secondary Addisons, do they replace the ACTH hormone as well as the cortisone therapy?
   - No, the effect of ACTH is to stimulate the adrenal to make cortisol. Since we are replacing the cortisol, ...
• What are the diet requirements for Addisons disease in dogs?
   - You should work closely with your vet. They will tell you the diet your dog should be on and what medications. ...