Laura Bates was diagnosed two decades ago with the condition that led to the TikTok star's death and told Newsweek how it affects her.
A mom of one has spoken to Newsweek about life with Addison's disease, which recently contributed to the death of TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg.Laura Bates, 44, was diagnosed with the rare condition nearly two decades ago. The adrenal glands of people with Addison's disease don't produce enough of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone, causing symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and low blood pressure.
Bates, the co-director of Ink & Ivy PR, said, 'If the body does not produce cortisol during times of illness, injury or emotional stress, it will eventually go into shock, causing organ failure and cardiac arrest.'My main symptoms were extreme, bone-aching tiredness, weakness, unintentional weight loss, thirst, salt craving, dizziness and low blood pressure. Later, I noticed discolored patches of skin, particularly on my legs. This is known as 'the Addison's tan.
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