Have Hashi's, increased liklihood of having Adrenal Antibodies?

[dfurlong]

I have been diagnosed with Hashis.  What is the liklihood that since I have one autoimmune disorder that I would have another (such as having adrenal antibodies)?

Also, can adrenal antibodies be tested if I am currently taking steroids? (taking Cortef)?

Thank you,
Dawn

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Not likely, but once there is one autoimmune disease there is an increased probability of others.  Most of my hashi patients only have hashi.  You can have adrenal antibodies tested while on cortef.