-------------------- --Lymetutu-- Opinions, not medical advice! Posts: 96222 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001
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just don
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I dont wear ANY jewlery of any kind,anywhere. Wore wedding ring for a few months till almost had finger taken off when it got caught in a store front door.
Said I love you anyway and took it off for good that was 37 years ago and havent put anything on since. I get caught on too many things!!
I think the MAIN thing to do is keep a current list where your husband CAN find it quickly. Maybe like a folder with all the docs that HAVE to survive a slow fire or tornado,him-a-caine.
Just important docs in there,like car titles, marriage license, insurance policies, kids birth certificates,,passports, YOUR adult birth certificates... NOT so much you cant grab and dash,,,not too little you cant live without contents!! 'copy' of house deed. NOT abstracts!!
Abstracts should be in a secondary box. Title insurance is replaceable.(but put in secondary box.)
Hubby, you and kids should do a small drill as to where to meet and how to get out of a house in an emergency!!Fire, duck and crawl, etc. take first folder IF possible!!(dont risk life to do THAT!!)
maybe a small fireproof,waterproof safe would be in order!!
Two story houses,,,altho the current rage,,is inherently MORE dangerous!! have GOOD alarms and bugerlar alarms then, hard wired AND battery. PLUS CO2 detectors.
If you have propane system,,,a detector for that,,,lots of propane explosions lately!! Small leak follows line inside,,whammo.
In our area some idiot stole 10 bucks worth of copper from this guys house to sell,,,(for drugs maybe??)He had the gas fill the house,,,homeowner turned on a fan to dispel propane,kaboom!!(he died)...Other homeowner JUST had safety inspection,,,their house exploded and killed the couple within days later!!
BUT main thing,,,have a safety plan in place for kids and make sure they know how to do what they need to do!!(remove a screen, duck and crawl, etc.!!)keep a step something UNDER the window for them(like a toybox)Teach them how to remove window for like cleaning AND ESCAPE!!!!(perfect time is when YOU are cleaning windows),,,have THEM help!! Practice makes perfect!!
On the drug list,,,make ONE for your little girl on pink paper, one blue for little boy, one for YOU in your fav color,,,and one for hubby is different color,,,point being so more chance of right one grabbed in a quick grab and dash!!
Even IF changes are inked in rather than typed to keep current!! Update every___like Sunday,,,would be quick that way,,,you THINK of changes every week. Then write them down before Sunday dinner.
-------------------- just don Posts: 4548 | From Middle of midwest | Registered: May 2001
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kam
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I have yet to do something about this myself.
I am with Don. I can not handle wearing something around my wrist or neck at this time.
Having a list of meds is on my to do list along with no I am not dead if you can not find my pulse.
Heard of a website I thought would work for me but did not follow through.
You record the info on the web site and keep a card on the frig and in your wallet to direct them to the web site.
I liked it because I could keep a running record of the meds I have taken since being on this.
another thing on my to do list that has not been done yet due to not being up to doing it.
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Geneal
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Kam,
You let me know when you think you are capable of wearing some type of jewelry,
And I will be glad to help you out.
Don, I don't trust my husband to remember where my med list is especially
Since he stopped treating Lyme over four months ago (without being in remission )
I have to tell you this bracelet hits my watch and makes this lovely little tinkling sound.
Makes me feel feminine and even (dare I say it?) SASSY!
Don, I think you should brand one of your cows with all identifying info.
Talk about a walking bulletin board!
We do fire drills. Had an alarm system on old house with all of the above including CO2 alarm.
Don't use propane to heat.
Heck, when this new house is built, I think I will be the one setting a match to the old one!
You are right though Don, it is always good to be safe.
I guess after my son's run in with the metal pole,
I realize how much I can't control. As one or both of my children are always with me,
I thought it would be in their and my best interest to have just the most important stuff on me.
Hugs,
Geneal
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Lymetoo, just a thought about gluten intolerance being on the bracelet .... if it were a life-saving therapy, you would want them to treat you with something even if it had gluten. There's not an easy answer to that one.
I've never had trouble finding my pulse.
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kam
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I really like the idea of tagging our ear. You just may have something there.
MOOOVE Over Lyme
I am number gizillion with lyme...being tracted like the wild life that caused my demise.
Ok I am even confusing myself here.
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Geneal
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Hey, can my tag be like a tatoo?
Never mind. I couldn't stand the thought of all those needle pricks or hepatitis!
Nah.....I'll just get one of those nose rings .
I do at times feel like a bull in a china shop....does that count?
Hugs,
Geneal
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bettyg
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i've had mine since my diabetes 2 diagnosis almost 4 years ago.
front has my full name, OUR HOME PHONE NO., diabetees 2 on it...
back has allergies: tape. penicillin, with multiple chemical sensitivities,
need still: food allergies: wheat, rye, cow's milk, cheese, egg whitees, and garlic!
i asked a paramedic about lyme disease before; no NEED for it to note that!!!
would be for seizzurew, tremors, etc.
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I cannot wear bracelets either and there wouldn't be enough room for all the information.
I do have a magnet on my fridge that tells EMT's to look inside for a vial that contains a list of all current meds. Kinney Drugs gave them away last year, and I believe they are doing it again. You just have to remember to update it regularly.
-------------------- "Few of us can do great things, but all of us can do small things with great love". Mother Theresa
Mine broke after a couple of years, but this one opens so you can write everyone down inside it, and that's awesome because we all change meds all the time - you can just re-write your alert message and not worry about each med not being listed on just a plain engraved band.
Cheap, too, which helps! lol
I need to order another one - my son wears one for Gluten/Casein/Autism.
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Melanie Reber
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Good morning All,
Miss Geneal, I am so pleased that you have brought up this most important topic!
MANY of us have unexpected encounters with emergency rooms, when it is very difficult to relay important information.
I truly believe that Medic Alert is a wonderful organization whose services could be more utilized by the Lyme Community.
I put together a post about this years ago...and wanted to add the link here for more information.
One misunderstanding thing that I keep seeing repeated is that all information needs to be ON the Alert bracelet or necklace. This is simply not true.
What IS on the piece of jewelry is an identification number and a telephone number. This offers the paramedic or other healthcare provider a toll-free number to call to get the patient's TOTAL health picture.
So, the patient may have numerous diagnoses and medications and contact numbers available all with a single phone call.
My best, Melanie
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I would be careful about putting food intolerances on a medic alert bracelet. The assumption is that you are unconscious, thus the need for the bracelet.
If you have a true food allergy where you will have a severe reaction and possibly die from a food, you would want that listed.
However, if you were going to have some discomfort, you wouldn't want to forgo lifesaving treatment because you will have GI distress.
Just food for thought.
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