Meds reminders and pill boxes

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the pill boxes are very handy and also the med alarms are too. they remind

you when it is time for your dose. If not, I would forget if I took my meds

or didn't. I like the diary idea as well.

Hugs,

VH

> Connie,

> I also keep a log of all my meds w/doses, etc. I don't use a pill box

> because some of my meds are inhalers (I have COPD and asthma) so what

> I've done is " segregate " my meds. The stuff I take once a day is in

> the breadbox (don't laugh); the stuff I take twice a day is on top of

> the breadbox and when I take the am dose I flip it upside down so its

> a visual reminder that I have to take another dose. My nighttime meds

> are on my headboard. I literally carry my Lyrica back and forth. So

> far, it's been working very very well. I wish I could use a pill box

> but that's okay.

>

> I also did up a Medical Alert page in red that is very visible in my

> purse. It shows what I'm allergic to, what I take (not doses though)

> and what my dx are. I also have that I have a current flu shot, etc.

> on it because I cannot trust my memory when it comes to the last

> tetanus, etc.

>

> And my daily calendar has little notes in it as well to help me

> remember things. At least I know I'm not going crazy which is what I

> thought at first, you know?

>

> Darlene

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