Hi all, male in my early 30s. Diagnosed 2023.
Sunday 3rd May did my first marathon (3:36). Everything went to plan, upped my hydrocortisone a bit, plenty of fluids and salt before during and after and a proper training plan. I was ready for the race.
Then yesterday Monday 4th, woke up feeling fine, breakfast and meds as normal. 11am I get increasing abdo pain, vomiting and low BP. Gave myself 100mg IM hydrocortisone which had minimal effect.
Ambulance called and was in hospital by 2.30pm. IV hydrocortisone and fluids have done the trick.
Learning points for me:
- It was very scary just how rapidly I declined
- for the days after a big endurance thing continue with increased (doubled) HC dose
- we have an amazing NHS
- Addison’s is definitely not to be fucked with! As a male in my 30s it’s easy to get complacent about things, but I was pretty humbled yesterday!
Anyone other similar experiences here after sport?
How long to get back on feet after an adrenal crisis? Feeling wiped today.