Steroid Sick Day Rules

[PuttyPenguin]

Hi folks!

I've just been given this leaflet by the hospital and thought it was useful. In fact it would have been very useful when I had covid. Never mind, I've got the information now. Obviously confirm everything with your medical advisor before changing your regime as I am not a doctor.

It also shows adrenal crisis symptoms which are so like a flare-up - well that's according to one website I went on, and these included fever, shivering and feeling cold. It's a mine field out there, isn't it?

endocrinology.org/media/414...

Hope someone finds this useful - or at least a subject to debate x

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

We have information re SDR in the FAQs-

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

I am aware of attached, but it probably would be useful to add it to the existing post, will discuss with others .

But please be aware that increasing steroids must be discussed with your own doctor.

[PuttyPenguin in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes I did find it after I posted!

[piglette]

I must admit I find adrenal symptoms totally different to PMR flares. Perhaps it is just me.

[Charlie1boy in reply to piglette]

I agree with you,

[Pixix in reply to piglette]

Me, too, completely different!

[PuttyPenguin in reply to piglette]

I have no idea. I did get aches and pains plus fever (before I had a massive flare up with GCA) which I assumed was PMR but now I'm thinking, it might have been adrenals as I was down to 3mg Pred. Anyway I hope the sick day leaflet will help someone.

[Poshcards]

I have never been told all of this by my asthma nurse/ GP, as I am on steroid inhalers, yet I was told and given the steroid card to carry at all times! x

[PuttyPenguin in reply to Poshcards]

Yeah, I had been in the same boat until recently hence the fact I shared it

[Paulagcl]

This is great.