A 42-year-old woman with a known history of Addison’s diseas…
A 42-year-old woman with a known history of Addison’s disease presents to the clinic for a routine follow-up. She has been on hydrocortisone 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg in the afternoon, as well as fludrocortisone 0.1 mg daily. She reports feeling generally well, but lately, she has noticed increased fatigue, weakness, and dizziness, especially when standing up. She is also experiencing nausea and a loss of appetite. On examination, her blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, and she has mild dehydration.What is the most appropriate adjustment in her treatment?
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