'Medic Alert' & Emergencies With Allergies!

This following is a post that I put up on the Cardiovascular Forum.  I decided to place it here as well, especially for those of you (me) that have allergies to medications!!  Hugs, Teri

 

 

There was another post where someone mentioned that they carried all their medical information with them in their car!

That's a great idea!!

 

I, myself was asked several years ago by an emergency room tech. and an EMT to please make a copy of all the following things to make it easier for them to be able to do their jobs and help save my life.

 

Your Name

Address

Phone Number

Cell Number

Next of Kin and their Number

All Doctor's names and phone numbers

Medical Allergies

List all Surgeries

List all Diagnoses

Medications that you are currently taking, including PRN or as needed med.'s such as "Tylenol", or an inhalor that you use only occasionally.

 

I carry this with me in my purse at all times and I keep the info on my computer (saved), so I can change/or alter things as they occur.

 

I hope this helps someone else out!!

 

Teri

I ordered my allergy bracelet and it should arrive in just a few days from the American Medical Co.  The front of the bracelet will tell emergency workers what my main health conditions are and the back will list my allergies. 

 

They had several selections - I'll let you know when I see mine in person!

 

Hugs, Teri

http://q.sitelevelsearch.com/query-ask.go?crid=2459b9a513c88b59&query=Medic%20alert%20Bracelets&slice_title=&page=1&sp=1

Sherry, I think it's just a great idea, no matter where one finds a bracelet - just so they have one! I've actually been so ill in an ambulance, that they were looking for my bracelet! Eek So never again.
I had a hard time deciding which one I liked - ended up getting the sterling silver with a pretty chain and a charm to go with it, that sort of makes it stand out, but look pretty! At least my wrist will look good, if I'm sick!!
Big Hugs, Teri

I was just researching for these alarms for my mother. I'll tell you this ... a bit confusing .. too much info. I found these 2 sites.

'lifestation' this one has a good article on choosing a medical 'alamedicalalarmsusa' this is another one I found interesting.

Has anyone bought any from other companies?

 

Post Edited By Moderator (Teri16) : 10/4/2005 10:40:50 AM (GMT-6)

Hi everyone,

I would just like to add some additonal info. At any hospital, there are brochures to the medic alert company.

Also, they are coming up with more than just a bracelet to purchase. The brochure has necklaces, bracelets, childrens items now as well.

Have a great day!

Hi Teri,

Thanks for the welcome!. 

Just a little about why I chose this room to visit.  My twins, have cystic fibrosis and sometimes they have respiratory symptoms much like asthma.  They do wheeze from time to time.

My grandaughter (2 1/2) has apparent allergies and the ENT doc is investigating her allergy status.  She sounds as tho she wheezes and has since birth.  When I listen to her with a stethescope, she is not wheezing.  The ENT doc has given my daughter a list of things to do at home to clear the air of anything that might be giving her allergies.  It's gonna be a long road I am afraid to find out whats really going on.

Have a great day!