Jay Spearing has revealed via his Instagram post that he was rushed to hospital on Christmas Eve as his body ‘started shutting down’.
The former footballer explains just what happened, before being diagnosed with a rare disorder of the adrenal glands, becoming one of about 300 new cases of Addison’s Disease each year in the United Kingdom.
The 34-year-old, currently working as a age-grade coach at Premier League outfit Liverpool, said he had blood tests at the club’s medical department, only to discover that he was close to falling into adrenal crisis, a potentially fatal condition caused by a drop in the cortisol hormone.
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He wrote: “My First Christmas off in 17 years was a little different than I expected.
“After blood tests with the club, on Xmas eve i was told I needed to attend hospital urgently before my body starting shutting down.
“I was potentially hours/days away from going into something called Adrenal Crisis.
“After More observations and tests were carried out they diagnosed me with Addisons Disease.
“It’s took me a minute to get my head around it, but I am thankful that now it’s been diagnosed it can be controlled and managed through hormone replacement treatment, and it’s not something that I will allow to effect or dictate my life 🙏
“Thinking back, I have been ignoring symptoms and changes in my body (a cracking tan for a start 😉) for over a year, without it being checked…
“if it wasn’t for @jadespearing73 for pushing me to get checked, after she described my symptoms to @rachelwilliamshomeopathy she insisted I get my cortisol levels checked, I really do owe a massive thank you to Rachel because if I hadn’t got this checked when I did things could have turned out very differently. 🙏 Moral of the story – don’t ignore changes in your body … no matter how small …get them checked out! 🙏”
THE NHS SAY:
Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism, is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.
The adrenal glands are 2 small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They produce 2 essential hormones: cortisol and aldosterone.
The adrenal gland is damaged in Addison’s disease, so it does not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.
About 9,000 people in the UK have Addison’s disease, with over 300 new cases diagnosed each year.
It can affect people of any age, although it’s most common between the ages of 30 and 50. It’s also more common in women than men.
Symptoms of Addison’s disease
– lack of energy or motivation (fatigue)
– muscle weakness
– low mood
– loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss
– increased thirst
Over time, these problems may get more severe and you may experience further symptoms, such as dizziness, fainting, cramps and exhaustion.
You may also develop small areas of darkened skin, or darkened lips or gums.
Although these symptoms are not always caused by Addison’s disease, you should see a GP so they can be investigated.
This is how fans, players, staff reacted as Jay Spearing confirms he was rushed to hospital on Christmas Eve as his body ‘started shutting down’…
thogden: Sending my love ❤️
taylord_moore: Sending my love mate ❤️❤️❤️
ianhenderson__: Sending our love ❤️
iamjoethompson: Your a soldier and the best reset the fastest! Get some rest we go again in the new year 💯🫶🏾
ryanwatson7: The main man ❤️
joelumley1: Get well soon spearo 💪🏼
princy28_: My guy ❤️🥩
ppr04: Look after yourself mate and get well soon 💪🏻🤜🏻
calum97_: Get well soon lad💪💙
jordanthompson34_: Get well soon chief ❤️❤️
dannzy1: ❤️❤️
megcam10: Hope you feel better soon Jay ♥️
markhoward.1: My skipper ❤️
leighannerobe: All the best Jay✨🙏
christopherlongy: Get well soon speo 💪🏼
jhenderson: ❤️
tylermorton6: Get well soon mate 🙌❤️
stefanbajcetic: Get well soon Jay ❤️
johnachterberg71: Hope all is oknJ 🤞
rholding95: Get well soon mate ❤️🙌
theredmentv: Get well soon mate ❤️
missybokearns: Get well soon Jay ❤️
joseenriquee3: Glad you are ok amigo. Much love ❤️
maxwoltman10: Get well soon speo❤️❤️
paulglatzel01: Get well soon 🙌❤️
laytonstewart_: Get well soon jay ❤️
kdh_8: Get well soon mate 🙏🏼
stuholden: Thinking of ya fella, glad you caught it early! Rest up and get your arse back out on the pitch!!! Merry Christmas man hope to see you soon❤️❤️
jakecain8: Get well soon Jay🤞❤️
andyfirth1996: Get well soon Speo ❤️
ct35__: My bro ❤️ get well soon Jay 🙏🏾
a1f1e9: Get well soon skip ❤️😘
harveyablair: get well soon mate ❤️
joebunney: Get well soon skip ❤️
samtsmith: Get well soon mate 🙌🤍
rossdoohan: Get well soon sir ❤️
gembon23: Hope you are ok Jay!! ❤️
ebenno88: Get well soon mate. Sending love 🙏🏽🙌🏽
_jamesnorris3: Get well soon mate ❤️
seanscanz: Get well soon skip ❤️
ryanhardie: Get well soon Speo mate ❤️
kieronmorris_: Get well soon mate ❤️
tomhill2_: Get well soon jay 💪❤️
marcbolaa: Skip get well soon brother ❤️
bails1638: Get well soon matey ❤️
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