Addison's Disease

Hi, I've had Addison's Disease or also known as Adrenal Insufficiency, since about 1992. Mine was brought on by a tumor removal on the pituitary gland. My Addison's is controlled with meds every 12 hrs, so I'm stable. Was wondering if anyone else has this, since its very uncommon. I find that most of the doctors and EMT's don't know what to do in a 'crisis' and I have to tell them... can be a life threatening situation if not treated in time and/or correctly.
So, was wondering how others handle this if they have it...

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I was diagnosed with primary Addison's in 2009 after 19+ months of illness and ignorance in the medical community. I too find that I have to educate the medical professionals in my area. I've had one Addisonian crisis and my husband had to tell the ER doc how to treat me. I'd love to live in the UK where this disease is more widely researched and known.