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Medical Info Alert Bracelets/Tags

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jones10939
jones10939

I think there was a discussion re these and Steroids for PMR/GCA but I can't find it.

Does anyone wear one or simply rely on Blue Card (UK)?

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  • EileenH
    EileenH jones10939

    Posted

    A few people on the forums have them - I don't although I do have a blue steroid card in my purse but I doubt anyone would ever look for it over here in mainland Europe! One lady on the other forum says in Spain they just laugh at the concept - and even what pass for paramedics there wouldn't look for a tag. They should find a bracelet if they found someone unconscious because they should be checking pulses - but we have 2 arms. A&E/resus would though. My daughter is a paramedic in the UK and she has her stuff on an app on her phone - and has once used the ICE number on someone's phone. She hasn't ever come across an alert bracelet though.

    What I do carry in my bag is at least one day's supply of my medication in a dosette box and a printed sheet of all my medication. 

    • Elijo
      Elijo EileenH

      Posted

      I'm wondering if it would still be advisable to wear the bracelet even although I haven't had PMR for several months, although I still have residual damage to my skin, bleeding, bruising, easily etc.

    • EileenH
      EileenH Elijo

      Posted

      It is felt to take a year at least before adrenal function is back normal - so probably.
  • Elizamc
    Elizamc jones10939

    Posted

    I wear a medical alert bracelet as I’m not confident that the cards in my handbag would be found should I be in an accident and unconscious. However I only started to wear it when I was put on anticoagulants. The bracelet has both ‘Polymyalgia’ and ‘Anticoagulants’ on it.  I also have ICE details in my mobile phone.
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy jones10939

    Posted

    I just bought a bracelet off the internet. I do have a blue card but felt that if something happened to me I may not have the card with me or they may not find it if I had! 
  • Anhaga
    Anhaga jones10939

    Posted

    I had to take a first aid course for my job.  One of the things we were told to do if we were first on the scene was to check for a medical bracelet.  So I suppose it depends where you are.  They are certainly well known and used in Canada.
    • lynda65751m
      lynda65751m Anhaga

      Posted

      I have both the blue card (supplied by my pharmacy) and an alert bracelet which I purchased from Argos. Thought the bracelet would be better for recognition as the blue card in not so obvious.
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga lynda65751m

      Posted

      No cards here.  Medical bracelets or pendants are the only identification of our condition.
  • jones10939
    jones10939

    Posted

    Thanks to everyone - now to try and persuade hubby to wear a bracelet.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jones10939

      Posted

      You can get pendants too, but he may prefer a bracelet!
    • EileenH
      EileenH ptolemy

      Posted

      Paramedic daughter says bracelets are more likely to be found - pulses are usually taken at the wrist and they tend not to make a detailed examination of necks unless there is a good reason.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy EileenH

      Posted

      That is true so even less likely to look in your handbag or at your phone I assume. 
    • EileenH
      EileenH ptolemy

      Posted

      She has looked at phones and used an ICE number. And would look at the iphone app - don't ask me more than that mind as not having a smartphone it is a closed book to me!

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy EileenH

      Posted

      I have just got a smart phone, it was my nephew’s throw out and has a cracked screen but was free. I suppose I did pay for it as it was my nephew’s company phone and he works for the government and I am a taxpayer.
    • EileenH
      EileenH ptolemy

      Posted

      My daughter keeps saying I should have her old one - probably not a bad idea in the era of free wifi in almost every village...
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga jones10939

      Posted

      There are large link masculine styles, or leather.  Lots of choices.  Go with the company with universal in its name, their selection is awesome, and your purchase includes a lifetime free profile of your medical condition, medications and contact information on line, accessible to first responders through a PIN on the bracelet.  
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy EileenH

      Posted

      Mine is an iPhone and I must admit I do like it although they are a bit large.
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