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Medical Bracelets
01/03/11 at 12:09:09
 
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Hello everyone
I have been shopping medical bracelets and I am having a hard time thinking of what to put on mine (besides anaphylactic shock). I know there are some older posts on what some of you have
written yours but I didn’t have any luck finding it. I have not figured out any of my triggers yet so I am wondering if I should add anything like contrast just as a precautionary measure or not?  What are some examples of what you all have?

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Reply #1 - 01/03/11 at 12:10:16
 
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0   permalink Post Admin: delete | spam Hi Tracey,
Here's all that my bracelet says:

MY NAME
ANAPHYLAXIS
USE EPI PEN
ANESTHESIA CAUTION

I don't have any other conditions that could turn into a life-threatening situation at the ER... there are some things like diabetes, latex allergy, Addison's disease, etc... that would be worth including on a bracelet in addition to "anaphylaxis."  The cause of anaphylaxis doesn't really matter in the ER.  The treatment is exactly the same.  There's time for discussion later when you're stabilized Smiley

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Reply #2 - 01/03/11 at 12:11:35
 
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Hi Tracey,

Heather's right, but I also have "systemic mastocytosis" on mine, since I'm probably more neurotic and fearful than Heather.  I thought if I were brought in needing pain meds, perhaps they'd find info on that on their computer system.  

There are other meds that can cause direct histamine release, like quinolone antibiotics.  Don't know if they affect everyone, but I had an anaphylactic attack from Avelox (a quinolone).  Also, pain meds and some muscle relaxers.  There are lists online, but there isn't room enough on a bracelet for all of these!

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Reply #3 - 01/03/11 at 12:12:45
 
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My diagnosis is IA, but at the time I got a medical bracelet, Dr. Akin didn't know if I had IA or masto. He told me to put "anaphylaxis" on the bracelet because most docs won't know what masto is. So, mine says: Anaphylaxis. No Benedryl

(I get a rash from benedryl, by the way.)


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Mine says "Mastocytosis, treat as anaphylaxis."
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Reply #5 - 01/30/11 at 10:10:27
 
Severe Allergies, thats it. I dont want the uninformed rescuers assuming I have a breast disease. Treatment is pretty much the same as far as rescue treatment. Too large of a drug allergy list to put on a bracelet, Deborahs is necessary, Benadryl along with EPI is the first thing to be used in an emergency and she's allergic to Benadryl so it needs to be dominant information! If I get another I may switch it to Idopathic Anaphalaxis because so many things can trigger me. But I do not want to gamble with my rescue crew googling Systemic Mastocytosis, MCAD etc. no time for that! The Emergency Binder is the perfect solution, I've also heard some say they don't look for bracelets anymore so don't bother, I've not heard that from EMT's at all so wear it, some information is better than none!
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Reply #6 - 02/25/11 at 12:52:16
 
Hi Guys....I need to get a bracelet....where did you get yours. I remember somewhere reading about some cutsie ones. Thanks!
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Reply #7 - 02/25/11 at 14:14:36
 
Lauren's Hope has some really nice ones...

http://www.laurenshope.com/

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Reply #8 - 02/25/11 at 14:48:57
 
Thanks Heather! I ordered one.  Smiley
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Reply #9 - 02/26/11 at 03:28:36
 
I also have on it - see epi pen in bag.  I have wrapped Dr. Castell's emergency protocol around it with a rubber band as well as other instructions I printed off the TMS web site..
I have also distributed these guides to people in my office, my primary care doctor, my husband, kids et all.
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Reply #10 - 02/26/11 at 06:20:31
 
I have a medical alert bracelet. Pretty boring looking, but my ER doc bro - in - law told me not to get one that is different material and looks like a regular bracelet because then docs won't notice it. So, as a compromise, I decided to spruce it up by adding Brighton dangling charms from it. I now get tons of compliments and it is still noticeable as a medical bracelet.
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Reply #11 - 11/05/11 at 11:47:10
 
I've found this site, looks interesting! Anybody bought something from them?

http://www.roadid.com/Common/Catalog.aspx?C=RoadID
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Reply #12 - 01/28/12 at 11:10:12
 
Ha ha, me again!

I've finally bought a medical bracelet! I can write my general info and heart condition in and also fill the rest of the stuff in later. I have to say that I'm very happy with it and it wasn't too expensive! Worth of checking out!

http://www.vitalid.ca/
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Reply #13 - 01/28/12 at 13:21:42
 
Good for you Enko!!!    Cheesy
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Reply #14 - 01/29/12 at 03:34:41
 
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