Re: Young adults
11/2/00 0:32 AM

I make a habit of keeping solu-cortef and a syringe together in anyplace that would be easily located, such as my briefcase, the glovebox in my car, my desk at work, and in my travel bags since I travel often at a moments notice.   Attached to that little package is a note in my own writing with directions with what to do with it in case I am found unresponsive or injured.  I also wear a medallion (sorry,but the med-alerts bracelets are a bit unfashionable) that I had a jeweler make for me with details stating "adrenal malfunction...administer cortef solution found on person/ in belongings and saline if found unresponsive, or injured.  Fill needle and inject in muscle.  Please call doctor" and his number with international access codes.  I realize the terms and description may leave a lot to be desired but much of my travel is overseas and so I had to improvise to make the point.  I don't bother with details of "how much" or anything.  Just simple directions of what to do.  I would rather have too much than die waiting for more.

I also make a point of telling those I spend time with (houseguests...short or long term), friends, coworkers, travelling colleagues... that I have a salt imbalance (I tell them I have a salt-deficiency thing going on and liken it to diabetes if they ask) and that if I ever seem "out of it" or am injured in their presence,  where to find my "stashes" and that I need it to live and please just do it without fear of hurting me.  I don't get into details nor do I feel the need to since I wear my necklace at all times and carry more details in my wallet with a physician contact number. 

My safety plan has only been put into action once and was successful.

Betsy
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