Founded: 1985

The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information, and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands.

Individuals suffering from Addison's disease are often misdiagnosed or go for long painful periods without proper diagnosis. Symptoms of this disease frequently and most dramatically include a darkening of the skin that may look like an inappropriate tan on a person who feels quite ill with vague symptoms of worsening fatigue, loss appetite and slow, gradual weight loss. Blood pressure is low and falls further upon standing, producing lightheadedness, sometimes to the point of fainting, and nausea, often to the point of vomiting. Because of salt loss, a craving for salt in any shape or form is common.

Individuals with Addison's disease or another disease of the adrenal glands can expect to live a normal life span as long as the proper medical care is received and the correct dose of replacement medication is taken every day.

NADF is committed to bringing information regarding these rare diseases into the public's awareness to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. NADF sponsors support groups across the country allowing for an exchange of ideas and feelings by individuals who share a common illness. NADF members receive quarterly newsletters, educational materials, and access to a library of related information. NADF does not receive funding from the U.S. Government.

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