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Medical Id Bracelet


Amy Joe

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I have my medical alert ID bracelet. It is important for me with the brain surgery. My ????? do any of you feel it is important to list Celiac Disease?

Mine needs updating and before I do, I want to know if I should be adding Celiac.

Thanks

Amy Joe


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I wear an ID bracelet in case I pass out during an anaphylactic reaction <_<

I need to update my tag too... after more testing it looks like I have "idiopathic anaphylaxis" instead of "severe food allergies" (the original diagnosis). Here's what I'm planning to put on the tag:

My full name

ANAPHYLAXIS

SEE WALLET CARD

Husband's phone number

I made a laminated card with my basic medical information (and doctor's phone number) to carry around with my epipens... that's where I'm going to put "celiac disease" this time. I want to increase my chances of getting gluten-free food if I end up in the hospital, but I don't think it needs to be on the ID tag itself.

By the way... I found a really cute bracelet at this website: www.laurenshope.com

ravenwoodglass Mentor

I don't wear one but I carry them on my key ring. I did add celiac to mine.

Salax Contributor

I wear one and it does state celiac/gluten. I figured the most common issues in the medical community is lack of knowledge. So if (heaven forbid) something happens to me, the doctors have that knowledge so they can respond accordingly. It's a precaution, some may say it's un-necessary....I think it's my life and it could be on the line without it. B)

mygfworld Apprentice

I'm all for medic alert id's. I'll propbably get one for my youngest when she enters grade school. It gives kids a voice with power and authority that they may not have without their parent standing next to them.

My question is because Celiacs is not as well known or understood in the medical field as all of us would hope, would wearing a celiac/gluten-free bracelet delay emergency treatment because the EMT, nurse, Dr, or other staff are not sure exactly what the "Celiac/Glutenn free" meant in relation to the medicine or treatment needed?

To be clear, I am not doubting the abilities of the medical professionals. This disease can be daunting at times.

I have had Celiacs and kids with anaphylactic allergies for over 5 yrs. I have not had a positive experience as far as safe gluten-free food being served in a hospital as of yet - and it was thoroughly noted and discussed on my paperwork before I entered the hospital.

Anyone else feel similarly?

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