The Chronic Illness ER and Hospital Stay Guide (My Top 5 Tips)

In this episode of Calling in Sick, I’m sharing my tips and tricks for navigating a hospital stay or ER visit, which we all know can be an overwhelming experience. I wanted to make a practical guide for anyone with chronic illness faced with a trip to the ER or hospital after I spent 72 hours in the hospital last week getting IVIG for an autoimmune flare up. I share my top 5 tips, which cover everything from what to wear and bring, to how to advocate for yourself and what to say to friends and family who want to help during and after your hospital stay. Get ready for a real conversation on how to navigate the system like a pro. Plus, I’ll teach you how to give your medical history like an elevator pitch so you’re taken seriously and get the care you need. Whether you’re packing your go bag, preparing for a surprise stay, or helping someone in your life through the experience, this episode will help you feel more prepared, supported, and less alone. I’m hoping you have a high spoon and low symptom week - thanks for calling in sick with me again this week! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick! 00:02:00 My recent ER trip/hospitalization 00:15:00 Intro to my top 5 tips for ER & hospital trips 00:15:42 1 - How to present yourself 00:17:00 2 - What to bring (ER) 00:25:50 2.5 -What to bring (hospital) 00:28:30 3 -What to say (medical history elevator pitch) 00:35:15 4 - How to pull in your care circle 00:39:40 5- How to care for yourself after 00:41:45 Thank you for listening! Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ #chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #callinginsick #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #emergencyroomtips #hospitalstaytips #hospitalization #chronicillnessflareup #navigatingyourhospitalstay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices