Re: Medical Alert Bracelet

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Cheryl wrote:

<<You asked if anyone wears a medical alert bracelet because of all

the drugs we're on - I do.>>

What would I put on one? I'm serious, should I put something like

" addicted to prescribed narcotics " ?

I'd hate to be unconscious and wake up in withdrawal... UGH!!!

[Guest guest]

I hardly think that is approptiate . Nor are most of us adddicted we might be

dependent on them or tolarant to them . But the very word addict is

pergoritive and is not usefull . I ask you to refrain from using Addict to

describe people on this list . I take it very offensively ! Thank you Rick

> What would I put on one? I'm serious, should I put something like

> " addicted to prescribed narcotics " ?

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> I'd hate to be unconscious and wake up in withdrawal... UGH!!!

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> What would I put on one? I'm serious, should I put something like

> " addicted to prescribed narcotics " ?

Hi -

I should hope not!! That's not your medical condition, after all!

And you certainly don't want to advertise " narcotics " on your person

anywhere either, for anyone to read! That's the point of having a

safe and secure alert system - it could set you up for a theft or

worse.

The Medic Alert people were very good about working with me to

determine the " wording " to put on my bracelet. They'll do the same

for you, I'm sure, when you talk to them as you are signing up.

In my case, I have written " Chronic Back Pain, On Medications, Call

Medic Alert. " The " narcotics " - or more medically correct, opiates -

are not the only issue for me, at least - so " medications " was an

appropriate description to alert emergency personnel that they need

to be aware of what they're pumping into me in a medical emergency.

Maybe this will give you some ideas - but again, the company works

with you on the phone after you give them your medical history

online, and they're good about coming up with appropriate wording.

If anybody is interested, and it is okay for me to mention it, I used

www.medicalert.org

Cheryl in AZ

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I have worn a medical alert braclet for over a year. I have too many diseases

to have all of them listed. I have choosen on the advice of the doc's and the

people on the phone from medic alert of which ones to put on. I also have

listed other things. They told me the things that should first be listed are

the ones that would matter in a life threatning emergency like a horrible car

accident. So my braclet says, D.Insipidus, s/Cushings, DVT, Steriod

dependent, and then the numbers for them to call.

I have the info of all med's and diseases, on the back of my front door, on

my refrigerator, a copy in the glove box of every car we own, including my

daughters car that still lives at home. My husband and sons who are grown have

copies of all meds, and diseases in their wallets. I also have a copy in the

safe at church because I am there alot. I need the information down so it is

readily avialable. If they give me the wrong IV they could literally kill me.

I have very rare diseases and itis extremely important that the medical

community have everything they need to help me. The local fire department (they

are the first responders here) have my sheet on file and are aware as well,

because my diseases are rarely if ever heard of. I realize even with all of this

they still may not be able to help me but I do not want any of them to feel they

could have if they had only known what they were dealing with.

I personally am thrilled that a place even exists that we can call and have

our information kept so someone can get it. What a wonderful thing this modern

age is! Gwen

[Guest guest]

Speidel (remember the old ID bracelets?) also makes a bracelet

called a Medalog, that has a compartment inside of it to hold a

small information sheet. You can list your medical problems,

medications, and the names and phone numbers of your doctors and/or

next of kin.

I have one, and have found that if you use the font size of I

believe 8 (or it may be 10, you might have to play around to be

sure) on your computer, you can put a wealth of information on the

paper, fold it up, and it will fit just fine inside the

compartment. When or if information changes, if you have saved the

information on your computer, it's very easy to go in and make

changes, and print out another one.

I don't know how much the other bracelet costs, but this relatively

inexpensive, definitely under $20. It doesn't offer the same level

of care or privacy as the other one, but since cost is a big factor

for some people, this is an inexpensive alternative. But since your

information is right there in that compartment, the bracelet is

definitely something you would want to keep safe, on your person at

all times would be preferable.

They also make a Medalog charm, to be worn on a necklace.

Jen

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We have a hospital here that will for free give you a small bottle that will

hold a piece of paper that you have rolled up and put in it. There is lid that

you can then put on the top. You then use the cord and hook it over your mirror

of your car, put it in the glove box (is that what they are still called? I am

getting old so I never know anymore, words change so often!) or anywhere else

you would like it. they will give you as many as you want.

The braclet I wear costs $30.00 the first time and then $20 each year after

that if you want to keep your membership. You can update the info on line or by

calling a 1-800 number as often as you want but if you want a new ID braclet it

will cost you the $30 each time. Just for your information. Gwen

[Guest guest]

I'm new to the group and I was reading messages to familiarize myself

with the topics of the group. This message caught my eye because my

medic alert bracelet is mainly for my diabetes. Since I have multiple

allergies and illnesses this bracelet sounds both economical and

informational for my situation. Could you tell me where I can purchase

one? Plus, my medic alert bracelet has a tendancy to fall off. My

husband has threatened to weld it on!Smile.

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> Speidel (remember the old ID bracelets?) also makes a bracelet

> called a Medalog, that has a compartment inside of it to hold a

> small information sheet. You can list your medical problems,

> medications, and the names and phone numbers of your doctors and/or

> next of kin.

>

> They also make a Medalog charm, to be worn on a necklace.

>

> Jen

>

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i thought i would also add you can go to www.medicalert.com both myself and our

daughter who has severe food allergies signed up for this

you pay 35 for a year 20 there after and all your info is put into a account

when a medic or hosp calls when they see your tag they give your id number and

they have access to all the info needed. you can also update as needed on there

web site that way all your info is always up to date

i also have a rare dieses myasthenia gravis i have severe reactions to alot of

medications on top of my cp with the disks in my lower back and im a diabetic