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Alistair, diagnosed with Addison's in 1957 aged 12 - he has enjoyed a full and happy business and family life, including extensive sport and travel. Adrenoleukodystrophy was diagnosed in his mid-fifties. No.11, Nov00,pp7-12 Alistair's story Anne, diagnosed 1998 with adrenal insufficiency due to long term steroids for eczema, aged 53 - a semi-retired librarian, involved with English as a second language No.12, Mar01,pp7-9 Anne's story
  Bob, diagnosed with Addison's in 2000, aged 79 - clarification of the diagnosis enabled him to continue living in his own home No.13, July01,pp13-14 Bob's story   Danielle, diagnosed with Addison's in 1992, aged 24 - mother of two, lived in Japan first 3 years after diagnosis No.13, July01,pp12-13 Danielle's story  
  Darren, diagnosed with Addison's aged 20, shares how diagnosis of Addison's was an incentive to make good life choices, sooner rather than later. No.20, Nov03, p17 Darren's story   Dyan, born without adrenal glands, tells her story at age 24. No.10, July00,pp8-10 Dyan's story  
  Gary, diagnosed in 1959 with Addison's probably caused by TB, aged 25. A pharmacist, he considers himself "lucky to be still in business doing what I enjoy, taking part in competitive sport,and travelling extensively. We all must just be aware of our limitations." No.10, July00, pp10-12 Gary's story   Hayley, diagnosed with Cushings syndrome in 2000, aged 37, had her adrenals surgically removed, making her effectively an Addisonian. She lives a full and healthy life. No 16, July02,pp12-15 Hayley's story  
  Jill, diagnosed with Addison's in 1996, aged 49 - lives a full and busy life. Jill's story   Joy experienced another slow diagnosis of Addison's in 1990, finally made in hospital. Her symptoms seemed to start during her second pregnancy. No.19, July03, pp17-20 Joy's story  
  Karen, diagnosed with Addison's in 1998, aged 32 - her third pregnancy, after her diagnosis, was 'very uneventful', with the perfect outcome of the birth of Matthew. No.11,Nov00, pp7-12 Karen's story   Kathryn, diagnosed with Addison's in 2000, aged 59 - a keen diver, tramper, international traveller,and helps run the family business No.14, Nov01,pp14-16 Kathryn's story  
  Lois, diagnosed with Addison's in 1980, aged 40. She lives in Malaysia, but returns to Christchurch, her original home, for annual medical checks, and to see family. No.10, pp12-14 Lois' story   Lyn, diagnosed with Addison's in 1995, aged 40 - a keen biker, works in IT industry . No.14, pp16-19 Lyn's story  
  Margaret, diagnosed with Addison's in 1959 aged 35 - a busy life, farming, family, travel, and community service. No.15,pp 9-11 Margaret's story   Marianne - her diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency doesn't fit easily into a "classical" category. She also has CMTII, a progressive neurological condition that includes muscle weakness and wasting. That clouded the situation when the new symptoms came along. It continues to be a challenge for Marianne to live with them both. No.20, Nov03, pp18-20 Marianne's story  
  Ngaire, diagnosed with Addison's in 1962, aged 35 - "pregnancy mask" (chloasma) and suspected haemochromatosis ("bronze diabetes") delayed the appropriate diagnosis. A full life, but coping with diabetes also, for the past 8 years. No.17, Nov02, pp18-19 Ngaire's story   Ngari was 65 when finally diagnosed with Addison's in 1996, after symptoms worsening over seven years. She tells her story each year to groups of medical students in Dunedin. Ngari's story  
  Nicole, prompt diagnosis after recognising symptoms in a magazine article - a mum with two young children. No.18,Mar03, pp13-15 Nicole's story   Pamela, diagnosed with Addison's in 1984, aged 35 - a slow diagnosis, but a full and busy life since. No.17, Nov02, pp16-17 Pamela's story  
  Rosemaree, diagnosed with Addison's disease and Graves' disease aged 27, but continued with plans to go to Thailand the following year as a teacher and paramedic, staying four years. She weathered several adrenal crises, sometimes administering her own IV fluids. Now back in NZ, she has a busy life with her husband and two stepsons. No.21, Mar04, pp14-18 Rosemaree's story   Charlotte went to her GP six months ago, not because of symptoms that were concerning her, but because she needed a medical certificate to start a diving course ... Charlotte's story  
  Seventeen year old Joel's diagnosis of Addison's disease was confirmed in July. A few days after the NZAN Auckland meeting in December, Joshua awoke feeling hot and unwell ... Joel & Joshua's story   A dairy farmer and horse breeder, Mary lives in Hari Hari, South Westland, population including all children, 300. The nearest hospital is in Greymouth, 1.5 hours away ... Mary's story  
             
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