 |  | | Ginny Snaychuk — Edmonton, AB |
| | | I would like to share an experience I recently had, during an Addisonian crisis.
In the Capital Health Region of Edmonton, we were successful in having a Hospital Emergency Protocol developed for Addisonian's in crisis. Just recently, I became very sick in a very short time, (within 1/2 hour of feeling stomach upset).
I went by ambulance to the hospital (I gave them a copy of the hospital protocol), and they started an IV immediately. The appropriate treatment was started within a short time of my arrival, and I was admitted for 2 1/2 days.
Prior to having this protocol available, it was a very different story when arriving at emergency. Getting past the triage nurse was the first big hurdle to overcome (not really their fault - they are unaware of the urgency of an Addisonian crisis). I had also observed a doctor reading a book to see what this "Addison's" was all about! A little scary to say the least.
I urge all members of various support groups to endevour to have a protocol developed for your region. It makes a world of difference! Good luck!
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