What should you do if an Addison crisis threatens? How do you prepare an emergency injection and how do you administer it?
If you have a gastrointestinal infection, accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting, there is a big risk of an Addison crisis.
Always discuss with your specialist what you have done and what else needs to be done. Explain to your family, colleagues and friends what illness you have, and what they should do if necessary.
Show them the animated clip below.
Adrenal Insufficiency Unitedâs Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their own experiences and network with fellow members of the community.
Where:Â Glendale Embassy Suites by Hilton: 800 North Central Ave, Glendale, CA
When: Saturday May 3rd  9:00 a.m â 4:00 p.m.
Costs:Â Early Bird Registration $50 per person (through April 1st)
Parking:Â Included in early bird registration or $12 per vehicle after April 1st
Speakers Include:Â Dr. Mimi Kim from CHLA, Anat Benshlomo from Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Run Yu from UCLA, Brenda Manzanarez a clinical dietician at CHLA
We are still finalizing our schedule so some time changes may occur.Â
8:30 a.m. Check in and networking
9:00 a.m. â 10:30 a.m.  Session on Adrenal Insufficiency and Cognition
10:45 â 12:00Â Â Session on Stress Dosing, Pre-Crisis and Crisis
12:00 â 1:00Â Lunch
1: 15 p.m. â 4:00 p.m.   Afternoon Break Out Group Proposed Topics thus far:
Reblogged from Kelly’s great blog:
My local endocrinologist wanted me to get a medical bracelet, solucortef, and training. I went back this past Friday and was asked about my plan. Part of the problem is that I live alone. My dogs, cats, and fish can not help me if anything happens. While I check in with family daily for this reason and have friends of the family that have helped, this is not enough. One of the things discussed was making sure that people I have contact with every day know who to contact if I donât show up for something. Additionally, I was asked to have a neighbor trained in solucortef injection. I thought that the biggest problem I would have would be a problem with needles, BOY WAS I WRONG.
Read more at https://zebraontheside.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/safety-plan/