medic alert

[Guest guest]

One clarification about the Medic Alert jewelry: The company does

NOT use a free 800 number for getting updates or for the

emergency medical people to get your medical history.

They use a regular number and accept collect calls. They do this

because the 800 numbers cannot be used outside of the US. This

allows them to provide service to anyone, anywhere. I think that is

very important. Maybe our friends outside the USA could use the

service and those of us in the USA know that we are covered when

we travel. La

Thought from LaRita

There are years that ask questions and years that answer.

Zora N. Hurston

[Guest guest]

Meryl,

Here's what's on my ID:

My Name

Cochlear Implant

No MRI

See Wallet Card

I think it was who recommended this to me.

Fisk

Atlanta, GA

CII 4/25/03, hook-up 5/27/03, HiRes 6/25/03

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the information about the Medic Alert bracelet/pendant. $15 isn't

bad at all -- especially when it comes to ensuring your safety. I plan to

look into this further once I receive my implant.

Thanks again!

[Guest guest]

,

I found a website for Medic Alert. It's:

http://www.medicalert.org

[Guest guest]

$35 first year, includes one of 4 emblems, either pendant or

bracelet (stainless steel). $20 a year after that.

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Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

great, def something to look into ..thanks again denise

Medic Alert

For Sohada and all inquiring about Medic Alert products

I picked up a brochure at the local pharmacy. There are several

different companies out there, so make sure you get the REAL Medic Alert

one. It's been around the longest. They have a phone number that any

medical professional can call and get information on the patient, just by

giving the number engraved on the bracelet or necklace. I wear a

bracelet and never take it off. I find necklaces annoying. They have

bracelets in all sizes from child size to adult. When you order the

bracelet you tell them the size you want.

For the $15 per year, you can update the files once a year. Otherwise

there is a charge. There is also a more expensive thing that allows

unlimited updates at no additional cost.

For peace of mind, especially if you get in an accident, there's nothing

like the Medic Alert.

Nucleus Volunteer

denise, do u have contact info on this company so i can get some

brochures or something..a website..? rahmeh might be too young now, but

then again..something to think about..

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[Guest guest]

where can you get a good one, inexpensively?

ty,

m

> It's not necessary but it's recommended as a safety issue. If you

were in an accident and not able to speak for yourself - even if your

processor was thrown - your jewelry would identify your deafness and

should you need testing at the hospital - the Medic Alert would warn

of the CI which has special conditions before an MRI can be done.

>

> Alice

>

>

> I do not yet have a CI so am learning while I wait. Is it

necessary to have

> a Medic Alert bracelet if you have a CI and why?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It all depends on what you call inexpensive. The drug stores

usually have a medical bracelet form at the drug counter which you

can use but I prefer the Medic Alert which offers so many special

perks that are worth having. Their staff is at the other end of a

phone line for medical personnel if they are needed. You can check

out Medic Alert at

http://www.medicalert.org/

Alice

> where can you get a good one, inexpensively?

> ty,

> m

>

>

>

> > It's not necessary but it's recommended as a safety issue. If

you

> were in an accident and not able to speak for yourself - even if

your

> processor was thrown - your jewelry would identify your deafness

and

> should you need testing at the hospital - the Medic Alert would

warn

> of the CI which has special conditions before an MRI can be done.

> >

> > Alice

> >

> >

> > I do not yet have a CI so am learning while I wait. Is it

> necessary to have

> > a Medic Alert bracelet if you have a CI and why?

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

thanks Alice,

i forwarded to Cherry for him to pick one!

i will rest a lot easier knowing if, God forbid, anything were to

happen necessitating his going to the hospital without the ability to

communicate, that they would be immediately aware of both his

deafness and his implant.

he does carry a card for both, one which explaines that he is deaf

and needs an interpreter to communicate effectively, and it has the

number to one of our local advocacy groups who provides interpreters,

and one for his implant which has the warnings and information about

what he can and cannot go through safely medically.

i like the idea of the bracelet because it's a more widely known

immediate visual clue to any medical staff who would encounter him

for whatever reason.

thanks again,

m ;-)

> > > It's not necessary but it's recommended as a safety issue. If

> you

> > were in an accident and not able to speak for yourself - even if

> your

> > processor was thrown - your jewelry would identify your deafness

> and

> > should you need testing at the hospital - the Medic Alert would

> warn

> > of the CI which has special conditions before an MRI can be done.

> > >

> > > Alice

> > >

> > >

> > > I do not yet have a CI so am learning while I wait. Is it

> > necessary to have

> > > a Medic Alert bracelet if you have a CI and why?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

hELLO,

I do not know if the situation is much different in Canada and the U.S. but

I would like to suggest that if you want a medic alert bracelet or chain,

why not deal directly with the Medic Alert Foundation which is based in

Turlock California. As far as I am concerned, it is the only organized

which provide the Real Thing. They are on the web, their Canadian site is:

www.medicalert.ca

Hope this clears matters somewhat.

Jean

At 06:25 2004-07-07, you wrote:

>thanks Alice,

>i forwarded to Cherry for him to pick one!

>i will rest a lot easier knowing if, God forbid, anything were to

>happen necessitating his going to the hospital without the ability to

>communicate, that they would be immediately aware of both his

>deafness and his implant.

>he does carry a card for both, one which explaines that he is deaf

>and needs an interpreter to communicate effectively, and it has the

>number to one of our local advocacy groups who provides interpreters,

>and one for his implant which has the warnings and information about

>what he can and cannot go through safely medically.

>i like the idea of the bracelet because it's a more widely known

>immediate visual clue to any medical staff who would encounter him

>for whatever reason.

>

>thanks again,

>m ;-)

>

>

>

> > > > It's not necessary but it's recommended as a safety issue. If

> > you

> > > were in an accident and not able to speak for yourself - even if

> > your

> > > processor was thrown - your jewelry would identify your deafness

> > and

> > > should you need testing at the hospital - the Medic Alert would

> > warn

> > > of the CI which has special conditions before an MRI can be done.

> > > >

> > > > Alice

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I do not yet have a CI so am learning while I wait. Is it

> > > necessary to have

> > > > a Medic Alert bracelet if you have a CI and why?

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks Jean!

Awaiting surgery in Canada

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy:

That sounds like a good idea! All that I have right now is a card

that I was told to keep in my wallet from Hospital stating that

I have metal implants (or some such wording-I'll have to look at it

again). It also states something about prophylactic antibiotics being

necessary for certain procedures that are listed on the card. It also

has my surgeons name and telephone number on it.

Martha

> I have had one for several years, and I'm wondering if anyone else

does as well. I have a Medic Alert bracelet that states I have a

Harrington rod fusion as well as some other medical issues. Do you

think it would be good to have a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace

stating we have spinal fusions and where those fusions are in case we

are ever in an accident???

>

> Peggy

[Guest guest]

Peggy,

I do not have an alert bracelet, but it is an interesting question.

In the event of an accident with enough force to damage a spine, would

they do anything different with us? Did you doctor recommend it? Cam

[Guest guest]

Dear Peggy and Martha,

I too have been thinking that a medic alert braclett would be a good idea. I have a card about surgical implants, great when going through metal detectors and you set them off. I wonder if any of you have had this experience, do you still set off the detectors? I no longer do, but right after 911 I set them off like mad, and now I don't. Cam, maybe would know, do they turn them up and down according to the terror levels? I'm glad I don't set them off now, but I'm happy they search us well and we are safe on planes. I'll look into the bracelett, think it's a good idea!

Colorado Springs

[ ] Re: medic alert

Hi Peggy:That sounds like a good idea! All that I have right now is a card that I was told to keep in my wallet from Hospital stating that I have metal implants (or some such wording-I'll have to look at it again). It also states something about prophylactic antibiotics being necessary for certain procedures that are listed on the card. It also has my surgeons name and telephone number on it.Martha> I have had one for several years, and I'm wondering if anyone else does as well. I have a Medic Alert bracelet that states I have a Harrington rod fusion as well as some other medical issues. Do you think it would be good to have a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace stating we have spinal fusions and where those fusions are in case we are ever in an accident???> > Peggy

[Guest guest]

> I have had one for several years, and I'm wondering if anyone else

does as well. I have a Medic Alert bracelet that states I have a

Harrington rod fusion as well as some other medical issues. Do you

think it would be good to have a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace

stating we have spinal fusions and where those fusions are in case we

are ever in an accident???

>

> Peggy

Peggy,

I never thought of that..that is probably not a bad idea...where did

you get it?? Parris

[Guest guest]

No, but my surgery was over 30 years ago! I have worn a bracelet for probably 20 years. I just wanted to make sure that people took extra precautions with my spine if I were in an accident.

Peggy

[ ] Re: medic alert

Peggy,I do not have an alert bracelet, but it is an interesting question.In the event of an accident with enough force to damage a spine, would they do anything different with us? Did you doctor recommend it? Cam

[Guest guest]

www.medicalert.org

1-800-ID-ALERT

[ ] Re: medic alert

> I have had one for several years, and I'm wondering if anyone else does as well. I have a Medic Alert bracelet that states I have a Harrington rod fusion as well as some other medical issues. Do you think it would be good to have a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace stating we have spinal fusions and where those fusions are in case we are ever in an accident???> > PeggyPeggy,I never thought of that..that is probably not a bad idea...where did you get it?? Parris

[Guest guest]

If ER personnel suspect any spine injury, they'd almost certainly take

spine films and know that you have implants. I think it might be more

important for people without implants, in that it might be confusing

to ER personnel who aren't used to seeing something like that.

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> No, but my surgery was over 30 years ago! I have worn a bracelet

for probably 20 years. I just wanted to make sure that people took

extra precautions with my spine if I were in an accident.

>

> Peggy

>

> [ ] Re: medic alert

>

>

> Peggy,

>

> I do not have an alert bracelet, but it is an interesting question.

> In the event of an accident with enough force to damage a spine,

would

> they do anything different with us? Did you doctor recommend it? Cam

>

>

>

>

>

> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

>

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/31/2006 1:26:02 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time,

nucleus24@... writes:

Hi ,

I go for bracelets, since they have a nice size logo and people look

for them in accident situations. They come in child wrist sizes as well.

Just get her used to wearing one all the time.

I don't like necklaces, they annoy me around my neck, get caught in my

hair and so forth. And charms are easy to fall off a charm bracelet, or

be overlooked by medical personnel.

Generally a hospital will not do anything without a parent or

guardian's permission, but never hurts to get your daughter used to

wearing a nice bracelet all the time.

so what website do you go to, to order them?

From Our 'Bunch' To Yours

.. . . . . . . . .

The Shepler's

~ Isaiah 46:11 ~

[Guest guest]

Thanks for answering my questions!

I found some cute ones and my sister does bead work as well for the

bracelet part.

I want to get her one that looks like fun jewelry, but serves a purpose

as well.

Thanks!

W.

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of M Jansen

Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 11:55 AM

Subject: Medic alert

Hi ,

I go for bracelets, since they have a nice size logo and people look

for them in accident situations. They come in child wrist sizes as

well.

Just get her used to wearing one all the time.

I don't like necklaces, they annoy me around my neck, get caught in

my

hair and so forth. And charms are easy to fall off a charm bracelet, or

be overlooked by medical personnel.

Generally a hospital will not do anything without a parent or

guardian's permission, but never hurts to get your daughter used to

wearing a nice bracelet all the time.

The Original

I know this has been discussed before, but I was wondering how many

parents have medical alert bracelets for their CI kids, at what age did

they get them and did you get a plate or a charm and what did the plate

or charm say...

I want to get one for my daughter, but I'm not sure if she is old

enough, if it is even necessary and what to put on the plate or charm.

Thanks in advance!

W.

[Guest guest]

Here is the website that has really cute ones for little girls:

http://www.elijahsmom.com/

Have fun shopping!

W.

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of ChatterboxLS@...

Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:20 PM

Subject: Re: Medic alert

In a message dated 3/31/2006 1:26:02 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time,

nucleus24@... writes:

Hi ,

I go for bracelets, since they have a nice size logo and people look

for them in accident situations. They come in child wrist sizes as

well.

Just get her used to wearing one all the time.

I don't like necklaces, they annoy me around my neck, get caught in my

hair and so forth. And charms are easy to fall off a charm bracelet,

or

be overlooked by medical personnel.

Generally a hospital will not do anything without a parent or

guardian's permission, but never hurts to get your daughter used to

wearing a nice bracelet all the time.

so what website do you go to, to order them?

From Our 'Bunch' To Yours

.. . . . . . . . .

The Shepler's

~ Isaiah 46:11 ~

[Guest guest]

Where can u get the bracelets from??

M Jansen <nucleus24@...> wrote:

Hi ,

I go for bracelets, since they have a nice size logo and people look

for them in accident situations. They come in child wrist sizes as well.

Just get her used to wearing one all the time.

I don't like necklaces, they annoy me around my neck, get caught in my

hair and so forth. And charms are easy to fall off a charm bracelet, or

be overlooked by medical personnel.

Generally a hospital will not do anything without a parent or

guardian's permission, but never hurts to get your daughter used to

wearing a nice bracelet all the time.

The Original

I know this has been discussed before, but I was wondering how many

parents have medical alert bracelets for their CI kids, at what age did

they get them and did you get a plate or a charm and what did the plate

or charm say...

I want to get one for my daughter, but I'm not sure if she is old

enough, if it is even necessary and what to put on the plate or charm.

Thanks in advance!

W.

[Guest guest]

laurenshope.com is a fabulous one! I got mine from

there.

Deb

--- Jcandt 82500 <jcandt82500@...> wrote:

> Where can u get the bracelets from??

>

> M Jansen <nucleus24@...> wrote:

> Hi ,

> I go for bracelets, since they have a nice size

> logo and people look

> for them in accident situations. They come in child

> wrist sizes as well.

> Just get her used to wearing one all the time.

> I don't like necklaces, they annoy me around my

> neck, get caught in my

> hair and so forth. And charms are easy to fall off

> a charm bracelet, or

> be overlooked by medical personnel.

> Generally a hospital will not do anything without

> a parent or

> guardian's permission, but never hurts to get your

> daughter used to

> wearing a nice bracelet all the time.

>

>

> The Original

>

> I know this has been discussed before, but I was

> wondering how many

> parents have medical alert bracelets for their CI

> kids, at what age did

> they get them and did you get a plate or a charm and

> what did the plate

> or charm say...

>

> I want to get one for my daughter, but I'm not sure

> if she is old

> enough, if it is even necessary and what to put on

> the plate or charm.

>

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

>

> W.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the tips on what to put on the Medic bracelet and what not

to put on it.

Boy, I certainly am getting a great education on CI (before and after surgery),

Batteries, Medic Alert, etc. from you all.

The one animal I would loves to hear is the dolphins. I notices most of you

said " birds " , that would be my second choice.

Boy do I love this forum list.

Dolly Dolphin

Hi Dolly,

You can update the information at Medic Alert once a year, for free.

Any other times, it costs you. Better to do it via the actual medic

alert folks. The number on your band will allow the hospital to call,

and get all the updated info. Keep your current primary care person as

the one to contact.

Meanwhile, don't put down the medication you are taking for diabetes.

That can change any time. But you can put down NIDDM (for non-insulin

dependent diabetes meilittis) or whatever that last word is. It's a well

known abbreviation in the medical field. Or just put down diabetic.

I think it's important to put down Cochlear Implant (not just CI) and

no MRI (not MIR).

The Original

[Guest guest]

My medic alert says " Right Ear C.I. - No MRI " and my audie said that

was fine.