Myopathy in Addison's disease. Issue 1 (January 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mor, F; Green, P; Wysenbeek, A J
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 46:Issue 1(1987)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 1987-01
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/ard.46.1.81
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Since the first description of primary adrenocortical insufficiency by Thomas Addison in 1855 several large series of patients with Addison's disease have been published. The common signs and symptoms include: weakness, hyperpigmentation, weight loss, gastrointestinal complaints, and hypotension. It is rare for patients with Addison's disease to present with musculoskeletal symptoms including flexion contractures, hyperkalaemic neuromyopathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, migratory myalgia, sciatica-like pain, and low back pain. Myopathy has not been previously described in Addison's disease. Herein we report a patient presenting with severe hyponatraemia and myopathy which resolved after steroid replacement therapy.