Medical ID

[melbidd]

Who wears one?

[OmfgItsEllie]

I want to :}

[melbidd]

Me too, but I'm scared it's not severe enough.  That's why I'm asking, so I can make my decision about getting one or not lol :)

[somemonkey]

I wear one.

[melbidd]

Do you find it usefull?
Is your asthma severe?
I'm not sure if mine is severe enough for a medical ID, that's why I'm asking this.

[Judy246]

A medical ID is worn by someone who has a life threatening condition. If you are in an accident and are unconscience, it will help the doctors know what you are allergic to or condition and will know best how to treat you when you can't speak for yourself.

Example: Seniors, diabetics, people with allergies, heart condition, people who live alone and have a serious ailment.....etc.

[somemonkey]

I have severe asthma, plus other conditions. I wear a basic one on my wrist with my conditions. I wear a one that connects to a computer around my neck. That one names my meds. I like it.

[melbidd]

Would it be necessary for me to get one?  I have pretty severe asthma.  I get symptoms on a regular basis, sometimes I can't speak in full sentences due to shortness of breath.

[somemonkey]

Its never a bad idea. Better to be safe. Can't hurt. Especially if you have any allergies. You don't want to be treated with the wrong thing in an emergency.

[OmfgItsEllie]

Yeah, I'm abit worried that my Asthma isn't servere enough. AlsoI wouldn't have a clue on what my parents wouldsay about it though -.-'
They'd probably say no..

[melbidd]

I only have a known allergy to seafood and perfumes (gives me asthma attacks).  I really want one since anytime I do exercise I can't breath properly.

Yeah, me too.  I'm not sure my parents would agree with the need of one.  But I actually think my asthma is severe enough, not sure though ..

[melbidd]

Who else wears one?

[ChitChatNine]

My teen wears one and is asthmatic & anphylactic to latex, plums & nuts ... cannot hurt if asthmatic they will know 1-2-3 in an emergency if you cannot talk.

C~

[melbidd]

Oh really ?
Do you think it would be necessary for me to get one though?

[Judy246]

If you fear that you will experience a life threatening attack, it wouldn't hurt to wear one. That will give you peace of mind and if there is ever an emergency, the doctors will know how to treat you.

[kaylen123]

i wear one but thats cause my asthma is life-threatning if i have an attack

[ChitChatNine]

If you have serious attacks it can help differentiate an asthma attack vs. anaphylaxis if the med professionals see a bracelet.

C~

[melbidd]

I don't know how severe they are yet, since it has only been about 3 months since I was diagnosed.  I completely stopped breathing about 4-5 times from an attack (I get small flare ups every couple of days, but that's when I have a bigger one than usual).  I'll try to explain how it was.

My first attack was at work, I struggled to get a breath in, then all of a sudden it became a lot more difficult so I went out back, sat down and drank a bit of water (there was only about 15 minutes left of work, so I stayed).  When I got home, I took my dad's puffer, then about 10 minutes later, I completely stopped breathing so they brought me to the emergency room.  I could not talk, walk, couldn't even cough.  They said I had a severe asthma attack, and pneumonia.  So for the next 2 weeks, I had severe shortness of breath (I couldn't go to school for a few days).  Had my 2nd severe attack the week after.

That happend about 4-5 times since then (3 months ago).

I notice that when I'm sick, I have A LOT more difficulties breathing.

What category would that be placed in?  Mild, Moderate or Severe?

[Victoireh]

Even people with mild asthma can have severe attacks when they have a virus. I think what is more important that you have severe attacks to the point of not being able to talk. And when you can't speak for yourself, then nobody will know what is the matter with you, and it will take more guess work to figure out the best treatment at that point in time.  In a case like this I think it wouldn't hurt at all to wear a medical ID bracelet. At least if you are ever caught in that situation again, your problem will be quickly identified.

[melbidd]

Its quite scary, because no one knows whats going on and I can't tell them.  When I was in the ER, the nurse was asking me questions, like what happend and stuff, I couldn't tell her, and no one else knew, so she had no idea what to do.  They brought me in as soon as I got there though.  Everyone was looking at me cuz I was making weird noises when I was trying to breath lol

Everytime I have a severe attack, I can't speak, that's why I want one, but I'm not sure if my parents would buy it.

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

Maybe a generic one from Walgreens would be good ... they state it on the bracelet ... then there's no fee like with a Medic Alert Bracelet which is $25 US dollars a year.

C~

[melbidd]

What is Walgreens?  Is it like Wal-Mart?

[ChitChatNine]

It is a chain pharmacy, but Wal-Mart Pharmacy area may have it too.  Let me look for some links and will post them for you.

C~

[ChitChatNine]

I found this one on our Drugstore.com link from Ask a Pharmacist.  But I've seen necklaces which are a bit more pretty elsewhere:

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=191574&catid=59987

These are the latest that I've seen that are very inexpensive - they are the silicon bracelets that simply say "asthma" on them or "bee sting", etc.:

http://www.doggonecharming.com/product/MEDB003    This place is only $2.95 .. you can do a general search and I've seen them in purple and pink.

Let us know how you make out and good luck!

C~

[melbidd]

Thank you very much.

But my question is still, is my asthma bad enough?