Stress instructions

Increasing the hydrocortisone to prevent an Addison crisis

This folder explains how you can prevent an Addison crisis (also known as an adrenal crisis) by increasing the dose of hydrocortisone yourself. This can be necessary in situations that cause you physical or mental stress.

This folder is a supplement to the information that you have already received from your own doctor.

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Stress instructions