Medical ID

Spookiesmom

haven't been here lately, had an eye opening experience today.

Finally got around to updating my MedicAlert info. Worn it for years. The rep said I should have on my BRACELET no BP, no sticks., left arm. Made sense, never thought of that!

Just thought I'd pass it on.

SpecialK

spookiesmom - my son is a firefighter and I asked him if he knew what lymphedema was, and asked him to survey the other people he works with, they had no clue. Since in a medical emergency these are the folks who might start an IV before you get to the hospital - I elected to put no BP/IV/Needles on my bracelet - they understood that! I also have a Road ID www.roadid.com bracelet with the same, and a shoe tag with it also for my athletic shoes.

Spookiesmom

I never gave this a thought before today. Had the bracelet for years for all my other stuff. Was just poking around their site, I may need a dog tag too to cover all my stuff.

SpecialK

spookiesmom - some manufacturers have a thing where you can list stuff too numerous for the little space on the bracelet and then emergency personnel can access it by phone or web.

kareenie

you can get an italian charm type id bracelet. each link can be a different alert  and you can fit a lot.

Spookiesmom

I wear MedicAlert. It's $50 a year, they have ALL my medical conditions, and I have a bunch. All meds, emergency contacts, blood type, living will, it's very complete. It's 24/7. But for some reason, adding the LE escaped me.

RobinLK

I think this is the one I am getting. I think it is the one Kareenie is talking about. Found it on Amazon. Charming Bracelets. Eventually I will add my sulfa and latex allergies to the bracelet.