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Time to Heal
Supporting those with Pituitary Conditions, Addison's Disease & their Mental Health
Addison's Disease
Guidance on administration of hydrocortisone
An adrenal crisis can be life-threatening so it is crucial that anyone with adrenal insufficiency or Addison’s disease is aware of the key symptoms and how to administer life-saving medication. It is also useful to make friends and family aware of what to do in case you feel too unwell to administer the medication yourself.
Adrenal Crisis — When to give an emergency injection
Patient Stories — Emergency injections
Emergency injection for the treatment of adrenal crisis
Tips & Reminders
Emergency Injection - Hydrocortisone liquid standard syringe
Emergency Injection — Solu-Cortef standard syringe emergency injection
It's always a good idea to refresh your knowledge now and then to ensure you know what to do should an emergency occur. Visit the Addisons Disease Self-Help Group Website for more information and videos which demonstrate the use of different types of needles.
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