Each year, typically 8% of people with Addison's Disease experience adrenal crisis. This means they need extra steroid medication immediately, in the form of an emergency injection of intra-muscular hydrocortisone. This is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. Follow the instructions below - foreign language translations are also available.
seek immediate medical attention - call 999, stating "Addisonian crisis"
In an emergency, people with Addison's Disease (or anyone who is "steroid-dependent") may experience symptoms of extreme weakness, a significant drop in blood pressure, drowsiness or mental confusion. This is known as an "adrenal crisis" (or "Addisonian crisis") and means they need extra steroid medication immediately, in the form of an emergency injection of intra-muscular hydrocortisone.
How do I know if I am having an adrenal crisis?
How do I give an emergency injection?