WHEN TO SEEK URGENT HELP
CALL 911 or go to the ER for:
A flare can feel severe, but some symptoms should not wait for an office response.
This guide supports care--it does not replace urgent evaluation
WHEN A FLARE BEGINS
Three simple steps to help you get the right care.
TRACK
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Pain location & intesity
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Bleeding
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Bowel & bladder changes
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Nausea, fever, dizziness, fatigue
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Cycle timing or triggers
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What you have already tried
PREPARE
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Current medications AND supplements
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Medication allergies
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Recent procedures or surgery
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Name of your surgeon or specialist
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What medications you've taken
CALL
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Contact your care team early
We can help determine whether you need home support, an office visit, medication review, supportive treatment or urgent care.
Download our fillable FLARE-UP TRACKING FORMS, fill either or both & e-mail or text it to us.
if you are an ELYSARA PATIENT, go to mypatientnow and you can fill out the form & it will go directly to ELYSARA.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL?
You may be asked:
Where is the pain?
What does it feel like?
When did it start?
What comes with it?
What have you taken?
These questions help us understand what's happening
so we can guide yo to the next best step
YOUR FLARE RESPONSE IS INDIVIDUAL
Depending on your symptoms, history, medications, and clinician assessment , we may recommend:
Home
Measures
Office
Visit
Medication Review
IV &
Integrative
Support
Contact
Your
Surgeon
Urgent
Evaluation
Every option requires individual assessment.
Not every option is appropriate for every flare.
