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Laci_Rufenacht

718d

I am turning 18 next year how do I manage my question in an emergency since I do not make cortisol?

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    • iceumup

      685d

      Yeah. I have a med alert dog tag. Says Addison's disease on front and on the back it says administer 120 mg of hydrocortisone immediately!

    • iceumup

      685d

      Yeah. I have a med alert dog tag. Says Addison's disease on front and on the back it says administer 120 mg of hydrocortisone immediately!

    • FaithKay

      716d

      Have it written down what you take and how much.Allergies as well. Your doctors name if any questions.Take someone with you to the hospital. Very difficult by yourself. I take some steroids and injection kit away from home. If you don't have a emergency dose for injection ask for one.Anti inflammatory diet helps me alot. Also write down all your meds and natural things you take.

    • Laci_Rufenacht

      718d

      I do you have a bracelet

    • Roo2

      718d

      You wear a bracelet or necklace with the words “adrenal insufficient” that way a paramedic would know you need cortisol. Without it in an emergency it could kill you.

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