We have SP litter mates, a female and male 3 1/2 yrs. old. In July of 2000 our male was diagnosed with addison's disease. The treatment that Winston is receiving is an injection of Percortin (25mg/ml) every 28 days and 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet daily of Prednisolone. He is doing well, especially considering his condition at the time of diagnosis, he seemed to be very near death. He seems to have highs and lows in his energy and general well being. He also has had many bouts with diarea. Does anyone have any experiences with this disease and the treatment they are receiving. I would also like to hear comments about the cost of the treatment. The injection of Percortin is $85.00 each month, I would be very interested in finding a source of this injection in bulk and doing injections myself, this is going to be a lifelong endeavor. The Prednisolone tablets are very inexpensive. I would also be interested in knowing about life expectancy with Addison's disease, my veterinarian seems to feel normal life span is to be expected. Thank you, Kathy Ashley...

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2001