Re: Medical Alert bracelets/necklaces

[Guest guest]

I don't really have to get admitted too often. But if your child does I think

it's a good idea. Especially if he has medical emergencies that send him to the

hospital.

Hugs

Shea

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On Dec 1, 2010, at 8:48 AM, " Y " <wsyoung@...> wrote:

I may have asked this before...

What do you think about doing a medical alert bracelet/necklace for your JIA

child? Mainly due to the medications they are on I guess.

Does anyone here have them for their child? If so, do you have problems getting

them to wear them?

I really am thinking about getting one for my son, especially to wear when he is

at school and/or away from home.

[Guest guest]

wears one. It's from 's Hope - here's the webpage for the one I

got:

http://www.laurenshope.com/products/117/waterproof-adjustable-medical-id-bands

I do the waterproof, velcro band with the insertible information card - because

's meds change so much. I don't use the cards that come with the bracelet

though - even though it says they are waterproof when written on with their pen

(basically a sharpie). I was using those at first and the information was

getting smeared from washing her hands and getting the bracelet wet with

art class, etc.

I have a word document that I use to update info as needed, then print it out

and laminate down to a size that fits inside the bracelet (I do info on two

sides and laminate it back to back). I have to use Calibri size 8 to get it all

to fit. The info I list is as follows:

Rose Winn D.O.B. 3/31/01

Systemic JRA/JIA –Daily Meds: Prednisone 2mg;

Kineret .11ml injected; Mobic 3.75mg; Folic Acid 1mg

Weekly Methotrexate 1ml injected, Penicillin & Cipro Allergy

Parents: (970) 227-3900; (970) 214-9881

Pediatrician: (970) 482-2515 Ballard

Rheumatologist: (720) 777-6132 Soep

I've been thinking of getting a prettier bracelet for , with a more

generalized amount of info engraved. So far she doesn't have any problem

wearing the velcro one. In fact she says she doesn't want one that looks like a

bracelet because then more kids would ask her about the info on it. I feel like

I'm listing probably more info than needed, and I should probably " let go " a

bit. I've definitely turned into a hover mother in the course of this disease,

but the ironic truth is I have way less control of the situation than I could

ever pretend to have ... I just want the info there in case of an emergency,

namely a car accident I guess. I'll be curious to see what other responses you

get. I do notice that when we go to Arthritis Foundation events and see other

JIA families that is one of the only ones wearing a medical bracelet. Do

I need to let go a bit?! What's the balance of preparation versus control

freak??

nn (, 9, systemic)

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> I may have asked this before...

>

> What do you think about doing a medical alert bracelet/necklace for your JIA

child? Mainly due to the medications they are on I guess.

>

> Does anyone here have them for their child? If so, do you have problems

getting them to wear them?

>

> I really am thinking about getting one for my son, especially to wear when he

is at school and/or away from home.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

My daughter said no, but she carries a list of all med's and allergies in her

wallet and she keeps that with her at all times.

Veri & Jaye 16 poly

Medical Alert bracelets/necklaces

I may have asked this before...

What do you think about doing a medical alert bracelet/necklace for your JIA

child? Mainly due to the medications they are on I guess.

Does anyone here have them for their child? If so, do you have problems getting

them to wear them?

I really am thinking about getting one for my son, especially to wear when he is

at school and/or away from home.

[Guest guest]

My daughter is 18 (19 next month) and a college freshman. She has worn a

Medic Alert bracelet for many years because of her health conditions, the

medications used and her drug allergies. She was on board with getting it

and wearing it.

Liz

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Of Y

Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:49 AM

Subject: Medical Alert bracelets/necklaces

I may have asked this before...

What do you think about doing a medical alert bracelet/necklace for your JIA

child? Mainly due to the medications they are on I guess.

Does anyone here have them for their child? If so, do you have problems

getting them to wear them?

I really am thinking about getting one for my son, especially to wear when

he is at school and/or away from home.