Oh my, I can;t believe you said that! I had an ID bracelet tucked in back of my mind for years. Thank God I never needed one, since I luckily I or a family member could give out info. I even bought my mother a medic alert bracelet but she never wore it. Great idea, Rosemary! Since the place where I am living has only a few of my drug allergies listed, a personal record of them would be very reassuring. Warm thoughts back to you, Rosemary, and have a wonderfully pleasant tomorrow! We are going to freeze to death on top of all the snow, ugh.

I had a medic ID bracelet made for myself. The drugstore ones were a little not my cup of tea. The jeweler is also a paramedic. He said don't wear other bracelets with the medic ID one as only more confusion for the ambulance professionals.

Thank you so much for the great tips, ladycat! I'll have to ask my sister to get a bracelet for me for when I go out. I understand the drugstore bracelets and those from one of those little catalogs are rather crappy. My sister knows most of my drug allergies, but I am wondering if all the names will fit! I'm not a bracelet wearer, so a single allergy alert one will do just fine. I will pass the pill bottle in the freezer tip along to my sister and all my friends who have severe allergies. Thanks again, ladycat! Have a good week!

Glad you like the custom bracelet suggestion. I felt the investment in a petite , feminine style would be well worth it if I was ever alone & unconscious. Hoping you find what is to your liking. Mine says A-fib & anti-coagulant yet is not clunky nor obtrusive.

I love a pretty bracelet! And so much better that it is helping you be pro active about your health 🙂
Rosemary

It happened once. I slipped. Hit my head Fractured my sacrum. Was alone of course. Very glad was prepared. During the CT scan a meningioma was discovered. No symptoms. Just a common slip & fall in the bathroom. Hope my suggestion allows other readers to consider this option.

My apologies for not replying sooner, ladycat, to both your posts! Been a bit laid up of late. I've been thinking, I'm really a necklace person, and love wearing my crosses. Another necklace would really be nice, and something I could definitely not forget to put on. I'm pretty sure my medical info could be used as such, what do you think? I would wear the crucifix on the outside of my top and the medic alert underneath. I just have so many emergency stuff in addition to severe allergies and sensitivities. I also have A--Fib, congestive heart failure and have had a heart attack when I was very young, among other little ditties. But I am sure it will worki out just fine. As for the chokingly scented magazines, I am down to one, as I let all my fashion/glamour type magazine subscriptions lapse because of those unfortunate scents. I wonder if these magazine publishers realize how many people get truly sick from these perfumes. But it is all about money, of course. Have a great weekend! And sorry you had such a bad fall that hurt you in a very tender area--yeeech! Thank God for paramedics, how did any emergencies survive without them?

Hello Rosemary! I had wanted to let you know for a long time what a wonderful person you are, being a volunteer mentor! I wish I was able to help other people the way you do, especially after all the medical miseries you suffered before and after your transplants! My best friend had a kidney transplant 15 years ago from a living donor. and she and the kidney are doing just fine. But prior to the transplant, life was hell for her. So I know some of what you must have gone through. Yet you are kind and loving enough to reach out to all these suffering people; it is truly amazing! Hope you have a great weekend! Lots of virtual hugs, Peggy

Whether you choose a bracelet or a necklace, make sure that that is what the paramedics in your area are trained to look for.

I do not know if there is a standard method that is used by paramedics. Does anyone know anything about this? If anyone with EMT experience reads this, please let us know. Thanks.
Rosemary

@peggyj4411. Peggy, Thank you for the sweet compliment. That is so very kind of you to say.
I do not know how wonderful I am, but I do love to chat! And I love being with people. However, as you have seen, I am a transplant recipient. And I like to keep myself in a safe environment, especially during cold and flu season. So for me it is a perfect fit - to chat with kind people like you from the germ free comfort of my home.
Thank you for sharing the encouraging information about your friend who has a kidney transplant. I am approaching 8 years, and I love to hear about people like your friend who are doing well.
Peggy, whether you realize it or not, you, too, are helping a lot of people by your friendship and your helpful conversations here on Connect. I look forward to continuing conversations with you.
Hugs, Rosemary