I have read that some people wear medical necklaces. Do you need to wear one when you have a jpouch and if so what wording do you put on the necklace.
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I don't wear one. I haven't seen any need. Perhaps others feel differently.
I programmed my med history onto a flash drive I carry on my running gear. The med alert necklaces carry very little information. If I am hit by a car, I want anyone who works on me to avoid doing something stupid. I am allergic to many meds as well as missing seven organs.
The flash drive is marked with a med alert tag and attached to an outside zipper so it is very obvious. I also have the info on my phone, on a card in my wallet and will soon have it on a shoe tag that also documents my runs.
I have spent enough time in er's to know doctors need the info as fast as possible.
The flash drive is marked with a med alert tag and attached to an outside zipper so it is very obvious. I also have the info on my phone, on a card in my wallet and will soon have it on a shoe tag that also documents my runs.
I have spent enough time in er's to know doctors need the info as fast as possible.
Some people don't wear one, some people do. I personally feel better wearing one (well, a bracelet for me).
However, if your doctor tells you to wear one then wear one!
However, if your doctor tells you to wear one then wear one!
I wear a bracelet and have one for every day and the other for other occasions. I also carry a typewritten listing of all of my medications and supplements plus daily doses and listing of surgery dates and physician references.