[newtus]

what do you guys think of them?

ive seen them used and have though about getting one

their engraved
and can be discrete about the illness if you only put symptoms
but you can put whatever you want really.

[costello]

Originally Posted by newtus

what do you guys think of them?

ive seen them used and have though about getting one

their engraved
and can be discrete about the illness if you only put symptoms
but you can put whatever you want really.

For what reason? People with allergies or various medical conditions or dementia might need to alert other people to their condition if they're unable to communicate. In what case would you need to alert people to your illness?

[unaluna]

somebody on here got in a car accident this past winter, or rather ran off the side of an icy road, and was kinda freaking out, and got handcuffed and stuff cos they thought she was dui, but she was ptsd. so if you're "prone" to getting in trouble with the cops, I could see it. I have thought about it. if something happened to me, like I wouldn't want to be off my meds all of a sudden. I don't have a plan in place right now.

[fishsandwich]

I had one when I was on the drugs, so that any A&E staff would know just how drugged up I was before they did things like pump me full of anaesthesia or whatever. Also so if somebody found me passed out in the street, the emergency medics might have a chance in hell of knowing what was going on.

I kind of hated wearing it, and I (fortunately) never had to use it.

[newtus]

Originally Posted by hankster

if you're "prone" to getting in trouble with the cops, I could see it.

this is 1 reason why

Originally Posted by fishsandwich

I had one when I was on the drugs, so that any A&E staff would know just how drugged up I was before they did things like pump me full of anaesthesia or whatever. Also so if somebody found me passed out in the street, the emergency medics might have a chance in hell of knowing what was going on.

this is another reason

my doc and family suggested it.
ive been disoriented many times in delusional and hallucinatory states.

sz is diff for everyone. i have a lot of hangs up with both the police and being disoriented from my symptoms.

thats why

Sounds like a good idea then Newtus

*Willow*

[newtus]

Originally Posted by WeepingWillow23

Sounds like a good idea then Newtus

*Willow*

thank you for the support

[krisakira]

I made a medical card for myself. It has my personal info (name, address, phone) as well as an emergency contact, my T and pdoc's name and phone numbers/address, and all my meds, dosage, and what for, allergies and diagnoses.

[unaluna]

I just looked they even have them on amazon.

[newtus]

i got one today in the mail actually.......

but anyway.. got it from http://www.americanmedical-id.com/

this is the universal site for all countries:
http://www.identifyyourself.com

[newtus]

this is what i read on their site which helped me - (in the post below this):

[newtus]

Who should wear a medical ID?
If you have ongoing medical conditions, drug or food allergies, or are taking multiple medicines, you should wear a medical ID alert - we offer medical bracelets for women and medical bracelets for men alike. An engraved medical ID bracelet or necklace presenting a concise overview of your conditions, allergies and medicines will alert a doctor or medic before starting treatment. Informing medical personnel about your unique medical conditions and needs will greatly aid pre-hospital care.

Below is a partial list of ailments or persons who should wear a medical ID:

Diabetes
Heart disease (angina, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers)
Blood thinners/anticoagulants (Coumadin/Warfarin)
Drug allergies (such as Penicillin)
Food allergies (such as peanut)
Insect allergies (such as bee stings)
Alzheimer`s/Dementia/Memory impairment
Anemia
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arrhythmias
Asthma

Autism
ADD/ADHD
Bariatric surgery patients
Blood disorders
Breathing disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Clinical trial patients
COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Epilepsy, seizures

Hearing, sight or mentally impaired
Hypertension
Kidney failure
Mental health patients
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson`s Disease
People taking multiple medications
Rare diseases
Special needs children
Stroke risk
Surgery, transplant or cancer patients
Tourette Syndrome

Why are medical IDs critical?

Perhaps your doctor, nurse or pharmacist advised you to obtain and always wear a medical ID. Why is it important?

In an emergency, when you might not be able to speak for yourself, a medical ID bracelet or necklace speaks for you.
Symptoms of common ailments can easily be misdiagnosed. Prompt diagnosis is critical to effective treatment. A brief description of vital medical facts engraved on your medical ID ensures appropriate and timely medical care.
According to a published study, half of all medical errors occur because of mistakes made upon admission or discharge from the hospital. Wearing a medical ID protects against potentially harmful medical errors.
More than 95 percent of emergency responders look for a medical ID; more than 75 percent check for a medical ID immediately upon assessing the patient. If you`re wearing a medical ID, it won`t be missed.
Medical IDs can eliminate trips to the hospital, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent minor emergencies from becoming major ones. Medical IDs save lives! One day, a medical ID may save you.

[unaluna]

thanks newtus so much better than the amazon ones.