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The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation advances education, support, and research to improve the lives of those affected by adrenal disease.

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New episode of #AllThingsAdrenal is out now! Join host Vanessa O'Rourke and NADF co-president Erin Foley-Moudry for a conversation about Erin's history with NADF and #AdrenalInsufficiency. Available at NADF.us/podcast or wherever you typically listen.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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What is the right dose of hydrocortisone for a patient with adrenal insufficiency when undergoing cataract surgery? Dr. Margulies advises.

What you do you want to know about adrenal disease? Send your questions to [email protected] or DM us here.
NADF Wednesday Q&A. Q: Would a 50 mg bolus of hydrocortisone be enough for a cataract operation? The surgeon said that I may need to be hospitalized. I am currently taking 25 mg of hydrocortisone and 0.1 mg fludrocortisone per day.A: Cataract surgery is usually not very stressful. If there are no complications, 50 mg of hydrocortisone should be adequate. The need for hospitalization would depend on other medical issues or risks, such as heart or lung disease. Discuss the basis for suggesting hospitalization. It may just be that it is in the outpatient department of the hospital, in which case you may be able to go home soon after the procedure. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us
December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Thanks to all who donated on #GivingTuesday - not just to NADF, but to organizations everywhere. When you put your money towards a non-profit you believe in, it boosts our spirit as well as our bottom line. Thank you for believing in NADF.

#AdrenalDiseaseAwareness
Thank you to all who donated on Giving Tuesday. With your help, we're one step closer to achieving our mission of a world without suffering and death from adrenal disease. NADF.us/donate.
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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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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December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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This Giving Tuesday, help us expand our outreach and develop stronger educational tools for healthcare providers nationwide--improving outcomes for everyone living with adrenal disease. NADF.us/donate
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November 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from NADF!
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November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Should patients with #HipReplacement take any precautions when injecting #SoluCortef? Dr. Margulies advises business as usual.
NADF Wednesday Q+A. Q: I have a total hip replacement and due for the second one. After watching a presentation during the NADF virtual conference on how to inject Solu-Cortef, I have concerns that the injection could hit the prosthesis. Can it be given in the gluteus muscle? A:Giving the Solu-Cortef emergency injection in the thigh as illustrated in NADF videos and other materials would not be anywhere near the hip replacement. That is the best place for an individual to give the injection. If someone else gives it, the gluteus is OK, but not better than the thigh. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us.
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Thanks for your support @newbelgium.bsky.social! Special shout out to support group leader Heidi who made the donation possible. Cheers to you!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and we at NADF salute those who are taking on this important and challenging work. Family caregivers, thank you for all you do.

Are you a family caregiver in need of care? Join the NADF support group: NADF.us/family-and-caregiver-support-group

#NFCMonth
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November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The NADF Houston Support Group meets Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm CT. To join, email [email protected] or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information and other upcoming meetings.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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EDIT: Please note the corrected time for the Florida support group, 7pm ET.

Sunday Funday! The Florida Support Group has a virtual meeting Sunday, November 16th at 7:00pm ET. To join, email [email protected] or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information on upcoming support groups.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The NADF Utah Support Group has a virtual meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 5pm MT. For more information and to sign up, contact [email protected].

For more upcoming support groups, visit NADF.us/calendar.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Worried about how steroids for #AddisonsDisease impact drug tests? Dr. Margulies advises in this week's Q+A.

What's your question about #AdrenalInsufficiency? Chances are someone else has the same one. It's the giving season, go ahead and ask for two! Email [email protected].
NADF Wednesday Q+A. Q: I have Addison's Disease. Do steroids come up as a false positive on a drug test? A: Glucocorticoids used for Addison's disease will not show up on drug testing. Anabolic steroids used by athletes will show up on the drug testing for athletics competition. Dr. Margulies, Medical Director of NADF. www.NADF.us.
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The NADF Colorado Support Group has a virtual meeting Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30pm MT. Contact [email protected] or visit NADF.us/calendar to join.

#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Thank you #VuMedi for sharing our presenter videos from Navigating Adrenal Health 2025.

For #NAH25 content and other reliable programs, create your account today: vumedi.com.

The videos are available to the general public at NADF.us/videos

#AdrenalInsufficiency
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November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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 [email protected]
#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDisease
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.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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 [email protected] or visit NADF.us/calendar to join.

#Cushings #AdrenalDisease
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November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The NADF Caregiver Support Group has a virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30PM ET.

To join, contact [email protected], or visit NADF.us/calendar for more information and other upcoming support group meetings.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Happy Halloween from NADF! Whatever your costume, whether warrior or spoon, remember to stress dose when you need it!
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October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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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
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October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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New episode! Vanessa is in conversation with Julia Anthony, founder and CSO of specialty pharmaceutical company SOLUtion Medical, about life with CAH, working towards an adrenal insufficiency auto-injector, and the importance of educating in all directions.

NADF.us/podcast + all podcast platforms
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October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Navigating Adrenal Health '25 may be over, but a year of recordings has just begun. All twelve presentations are available to watch online:

👉 On our website NADF.us/videos
👉 On YouTube youtube.com/@nadf_adrenal
👉 On the Zoom Events site bit.ly/nah25, where you can get the full conference experience
Navigating Adrenal Health 2025, Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers, October 3-4. Recordings now available! If you missed the live event, it's not too late! Videos are available to watch at bit.ly/nah25. NADF National Adrenal Diseases Foundation.
October 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Thank you to all of our incredible presenters at the Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. What a wealth of information! From deeply personal stories to exciting scientific advances, it was truly an inspiring conference.

#NAH25 #AdrenalInsufficiency
October 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Thank you to all who joined us live for Navigating Adrenal Health 2025!

Session recordings are forthcoming, pending review. If you registered for the conference, you will receive a link to the recordings. Check your email, and like and follow us on social media for updates.

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Thank you to all who joined us for Navigating Adrenal Health 2025, Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers October 3-4. NADF.us/2025conference
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Get prepared to join us for NADF's inaugural virtual conference for patients and caregivers, Navigating Adrenal Health. We have a wealth of information from a wide variety of incredible presenters, and we can't wait to share it with you!

#NAH25#AdrenalInsufficiency #AdrenalDiseaseAwareness
Navigating Adrenal Health 2025. Inaugural Virtual Conference for Patients and Caregivers, October 3-4. How to Prepare for an Online Conference. Make sure your viewing device(s) are charged and ready. Grab a notebook and pen to jot down the important stuff. Get cozy with comfortable seating. Remember to hydrate! Prep snacks and lunch ahead of time if you can. Sit back and enjoy! NADF. NADF.us/2025conference
October 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM