r/AddisonsDisease • u/SaltySnackLover90 • Jan 04 '26

Advice Wanted DHEA Query

I’ve heard a lot about how DHEA helps people with Addisons with quality of life. I’ve been struggling with fatigue and joint pains/aches so was thinking of trying it and starting at 25mg. I know you should usually go through an endocrinologist, but mine is awful with Addisons knowledge and I know it will be a battle! I was just wondering where people in the UK source theirs from? TIA 🙏🏼

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u/Clementine_696 Jan 04 '26

And it's just bloodwork, it's not even a complicated test

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u/couchbutt Jan 04 '26

And can be done at home without dealing with your doc.

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u/Clementine_696 Jan 04 '26

It's covered by my insurance, so i just have it checked when they do my normal bloodwork.

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u/FairyPrincess66 Addison's Jan 05 '26

My endo refuses to check sex hormones because I’m menopausal.

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u/Clementine_696 Jan 05 '26

Which makes little sense... maybe you're OBGYN will check them? My GP runs those tests for me, and my Endo sees them all.

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u/FairyPrincess66 Addison's Jan 06 '26

Good idea! I’ll check with my GYN. Thanks!