How many of you??

[Carly Hedge]

Have Medical Id bracelets or necklaces so if something happens that the EMTs or other emergency personnel are aware of your condition.
I have mentioned it to my Rheuma and she stated that its a good idea so my hub and I have been planning on getting one for me since I will be traveling alot soon.
She mentioned that the main thing should be Chronic Pred then my condition.

Just wondering.

[elephant]

I don't and should.

[Jack]

I carry cards stating that I take Pred and Warfarin. I've considered a bracelet or dog tags but done nothing about it.

[Carly Hedge]

my hubby and I have been delaying it but we have to get to it ourselves.

[Col 23]

Yes I have one and wear it everyday. I dont want any of my friends or family to worry. I cant expect them to remember my meds or to fully understand my condition. I just advise them that I have a bracelet and paramedics should ring the number. If I am out on my own I know that is one of the things they would find if I passed out. I think it is a very good idea. I have become dizzy at the shopping centres and worried that something could happen. Now I dont worry so much with the id medical bracelet.
cheers Col 23

[marta]

I have a blank one... just to keep them guessing. ha ha.
Not enough space to put all the stuff down, and it keeps changing all the time. I have my current info taped to my driver's license, and hopefully the bracelet will tweak them to look further.
I've been looking at some nice ones online that have enough space to put the pertinent info down.
The prednasone is important and so is the cyclophosphamide ( I was reading some disturbing posts last night on here about not enough anasthesia during surgeries, and I believe that's the cytox - according to the info sheet that comes with the drug, anasthetic needs to be adjusted for people taking it - eeek)

[Hammy8241]

Steroid card only. Might consider carrying more info if overseas but otherwise not worried.

[Col 23]

marta where was the threat about not enough anasethesia I have to go under soon.
Col 23

[Jack]

As far as I was aware, the effect of Cyclophosphamide is to increase the anaesthetic effect. In any case, the anaesthetist should speak to you and should be familiar with all the drugs you are taking.

[elephant]

That is why the anaesthisologist asks about all your medication. They look at drug reaction and how much you are taking....because most meds are metabolized in the liver. They know if your on heavy meds there might be some adjustment on the anaesthia when you go under. So always be honest on alcohol too.