Medic Alert

Posted by jodeej @jodeej, Aug 12, 2018

I'm just curious how many of you wear medic alerts since your transplants? I've talked with my husband about it but he's reluctant too wear anything. I think it's because he doesn't want to wear "jewelry".
Blessings,
JoDee

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@allegro

does anyone on this post know of anyone who is dealing with als? my husband was just diagnosed with it and I am at such a loss as to what to expect.....if anyone can help me, please let me know. jan

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Hi Jan @allegro -- Mayo Clinic has some information on ALS here:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354022

Here are some Mayo Clinic YouTube videos that may be helpful:

Diagnosis and Treatment of ALS
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtk3qtXniXg

New Technology to help patients with ALS
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSJ-ii2zGng

John

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@allegro

does anyone on this post know of anyone who is dealing with als? my husband was just diagnosed with it and I am at such a loss as to what to expect.....if anyone can help me, please let me know. jan

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Hi Jan @allegro, there is an older discussion here where you might want to ask your question. Hopefully one of the members who posted is still receiving notifications.

Groups > Brain & Nervous System > ALS - Lou Gherig's Disease
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/als-lou-gherigs-disease/

John

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@jodeej I do not wear any medic alert jewelry. It was never suggested to me and thinking about it, I figure if I was not conscious they would see that giant scar on my abdomen and figure that I had a transplant -- either that or a shark bit me.
JK

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@contentandwell if anyone asks, go with shark bite. 😉
I'm thinking more about medications than the surgery. We will see what he thinks after the first year is up and it's time to renew the online. I think a medication card in his wallet will be good.
JoDee

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@jodeej

@contentandwell if anyone asks, go with shark bite. 😉
I'm thinking more about medications than the surgery. We will see what he thinks after the first year is up and it's time to renew the online. I think a medication card in his wallet will be good.
JoDee

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@jodeej since I have worn a 2 piece bathing suit in my life, I doubt anyone will see it, thankfully.

My medications are of course listed on the portals for my local hospital and MGH so hopefully I or someone would be able to relay that info.

I like the idea of a medication card in my wallet, I may do that.
JK

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@jodeej

@contentandwell if anyone asks, go with shark bite. 😉
I'm thinking more about medications than the surgery. We will see what he thinks after the first year is up and it's time to renew the online. I think a medication card in his wallet will be good.
JoDee

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@jodeej
Check out Laurenshope.com
They have some nifty med ID prouducts for men women and children

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@glinda

I have a blank medic alert bracelet that I carry with me unfortunately here in Eau Claire WI. It's hard to find someone to inscribe heart transplant patient on it as it's not silver or gold so if I am able to tell someone if something should happen I tell them I a heart transplant patient as for wearing the bracelet it is to big and falls off my hands and wrist are so tiny and I don't wear necklaces so the bracelet it is

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Try Laurenshope.com

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I talked to my "favorite" firefighter today. He explained to me his experience as a First Responder.

-As a professional firefighter with EMT training and certification, his role is to treat accident victims until the ambulance and medics arrive (matter of minutes) Mostly they work to stop bleeding, open airways... They only carry only a few medications. Then the EMT takes over and transport patient to the nearest trauma center. (usually 4 minutes away for his district) So it would be the trauma team who would be checking the medical ID's - if the patient is unconscious, or unable to communicate or alone with no one to speak for them. He said that the EMT's might need to check information if there is a long transport (rural areas) or if there is an airlift transport.
-He said that the EMT training manual does include information about the neck or bracelet IDs.
-Firefighters and EMT's will NOT go thru someone's purse or wallet. But , they do send the purse along to the trauma center with the patient.

We are all different. We all have different needs. This is his experience, and his department's standard of practice. It might give you some ideas to consider.

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@glinda

I have a blank medic alert bracelet that I carry with me unfortunately here in Eau Claire WI. It's hard to find someone to inscribe heart transplant patient on it as it's not silver or gold so if I am able to tell someone if something should happen I tell them I a heart transplant patient as for wearing the bracelet it is to big and falls off my hands and wrist are so tiny and I don't wear necklaces so the bracelet it is

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@glinda

If it’s metal it can be engraved. Doesn’t it have a chain?
Jake

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@glinda

I have a blank medic alert bracelet that I carry with me unfortunately here in Eau Claire WI. It's hard to find someone to inscribe heart transplant patient on it as it's not silver or gold so if I am able to tell someone if something should happen I tell them I a heart transplant patient as for wearing the bracelet it is to big and falls off my hands and wrist are so tiny and I don't wear necklaces so the bracelet it is

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@jakedduck1, yes it's stainless steel and yes it has a chain but here in Eau Claire most of the stores don't engrave things anymore and the jeweler's here want a lot of money per letter because it's stainless steel but I do carry it around and plan on getting or making a card for me to carry with also

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