Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 In a message dated 8/21/01 7:01:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, cistn@... writes: << MAY WANT TO CONCIDER A MEDIC ALERT BRACLET BECAUSE I AM ON PREDNISONE AND METHOTREXATE, DOES ANYONE ELSE WEAR ONE OF THESE???........CHUCK >> Chuck, YES, YES, YES..... Please get one to wear...Everyone else is probably tired of hearing me preach about this... It is very important...With RP the medics or drs need to know about the danger of intubating you.... There might not be a problem, but why cause more... Also the meds that you are on are VERY important to let them know... I called medic alert because I had so much to put on the bracelet that I didn't know what to put... They are very helpful and the nurse looked up RP and told me that it should be listed first. Also listed that I was on steroids. VERY helpful and kind. She actually told me about the intubation... They don't list all the meds you are taking but have a list of meds and also all of your medical conditions and allergies... As soon as a medical proffessional sees the bracelet they will call medic alert before starting treatment... When you change meds, just call them and they will change your records... I can't stress how important this is... They also list your doctors... It saved my moms life many times. Well, now that I have given my lecture for the day, hope you all go out and contact Medic Alert!!! CALL: 1- or www.medicalert.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 I WAS TOLD BY THE PHARMACIST THAT I MAY WANT TO CONCIDER A MEDIC ALERT BRACLET BECAUSE I AM ON PREDNISONE AND METHOTREXATE, DOES ANYONE ELSE WEAR ONE OF THESE???........CHUCK HE SAID BECAUSE I HAVE A PONTENTIAL TO BLEED MORE BECAUSE OF THE METHOTREXATE. SOMEONE LET ME KNOW IF THEY DO IN FACT WEAR ONE OF THESE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 Yes Chuck, I wear one. Not many at my small town hospital know what RP is so I definately wear one. I would highly reccommend one for all RPer's. Elaine medic alert braclets?? I WAS TOLD BY THE PHARMACIST THAT I MAY WANT TO CONCIDER A MEDIC ALERT BRACLET BECAUSE I AM ON PREDNISONE AND METHOTREXATE, DOES ANYONE ELSE WEAR ONE OF THESE???........CHUCKHE SAID BECAUSE I HAVE A PONTENTIAL TO BLEED MORE BECAUSE OF THE METHOTREXATE. SOMEONE LET ME KNOW IF THEY DO IN FACT WEAR ONE OF THESEDISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 thank you elaine for your suggestion and help, i will be calling medic alert today to find out about one...........chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 Chuck, I got a medic alert bracelet right after I was DX. Sandy I WAS TOLD BY THE PHARMACIST THAT I MAY WANT TO CONCIDER A MEDIC ALERT BRACLET BECAUSE I AM ON PREDNISONE AND METHOTREXATE, DOES ANYONE ELSE WEAR ONE OF THESE???........CHUCKHE SAID BECAUSE I HAVE A PONTENTIAL TO BLEED MORE BECAUSE OF THE METHOTREXATE. SOMEONE LET ME KNOW IF THEY DO IN FACT WEAR ONE OF THESEDISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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