Rick Disler

Founder of My Adrenal Life · Author · Patient Advocate
Rick Disler is a patient advocate and researcher focused on adrenal insufficiency and complex endocrine disorders. He is the founder of My Adrenal Life, an international community dedicated to education, awareness, and crisis prevention.
His work integrates current clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed research, and lived patient experience to highlight gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and emergency preparedness. Rick writes to help patients better understand their condition while providing clinicians with practical, real-world context often missing from traditional medical training.
Books by Rick Disler
Six patient-centered titles. Each listing opens the book page on this site and the verified Amazon product page.
Understanding and Managing Adrenal Insufficiency
A Practical Guide for Living, Thriving, and Staying Safe with Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency Daily Tracker
A 90-Day Log for Symptoms, Measurements, and Functional Impact
Adrenal Insufficiency: The Symptoms No One Taught You to See
Dismissed Physiology, Real Patients, and the Cost of Missed Recognition
Energy Failure and Post-Exertional Collapse in Adrenal Insufficiency
Understanding Energy, Fatigue, and Systemic Collapse
The Brain and Nervous System in Adrenal Insufficiency
Understanding Cognitive, Autonomic, and Neurologic Symptoms — and How to Talk About Them
The Cardiovascular System in Adrenal Insufficiency
Understanding Circulation, Orthostatic Instability, Stress Physiology, and Early Warning Patterns
