tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688308180296955764.post8471926714911194834..comments2014-06-25T10:19:20.498-05:00Comments on ABC's and Allergies: Urgent Care Visits with Allergies and Celiac DiseaseJennifer Stohrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15532323552936639464noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688308180296955764.post-80899847504462710472010-08-27T17:17:24.855-05:002010-08-27T17:17:24.855-05:00I forgot to add that she was not so nuts about it ...I forgot to add that she was not so nuts about it at first, especially wearing it in the shower, the pool, and to bed - but we explained to her why she needed it on all the time and she eventually got used to it and now shows it off to people when she even remembers it's there. We still use her silicone ones (from Mediband on her right wrist whenever we leave the house because it has her main allergens listed in red on a white band. (All but the wheat/gluten since we didn't know about that when we got them.)Jennifer Stohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532323552936639464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688308180296955764.post-34721539463392711532010-08-27T11:35:31.775-05:002010-08-27T11:35:31.775-05:00Michelle - I LOVE the MedicAlert system because it...Michelle - I LOVE the MedicAlert system because it is a yearly membership that lets you change the info at ANY TIME. I have all of Mandie's allergies listed on the site (too many to fit on the ID tag). She has the stainless steel bracelet w/the pink logo. The reverse side says "Anaphylaxis to Multi-foods. Please Call Immediately!" The wallet card lists all of her allergens and the info about them (ie: ana allergies, hives, aggitation, mild allergy, etc.) The card also lists my allergist - though you don't have to do that. The card (and thus the info when a medical professional calls) lists her info, medications, conditions (celiac), and contact people. I really love the membership to MedicAlert because of how helpful they are to work with, and because you can update things as needed w/the system - and because all of her info wouldn't fit on a bracelet or tag or anything. We've used a sports style bracelet, and a silicone one, but both are a)easy to take off; and b)don't list all of her info. With the MedicAlert system I feel confident that if I were in an accident or not with her (such as when my mom watches the kids while I drive my bus) that all of her info is there and will be seen and related - regardless of if I give them her wallet card or not.Jennifer Stohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532323552936639464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688308180296955764.post-3935025610841352722010-08-26T14:33:04.670-05:002010-08-26T14:33:04.670-05:00Hi Jen,
What system do you use for the Medic Aler...Hi Jen,<br /><br />What system do you use for the Medic Alert? Will Mandie wear a bracelet? <br /><br />You brought up a really great point about having it and is usefulness and I need to get one for Abigail. Do you just have listed the ana allergies or do you go even further? Abigail gets hives from soy but has behavioral reactions to many others like coconut, sunflower etc in addition to Celiac. Can you share how you have it worded? Do you need to have a Dr. listed on it or is it something I can do on my own. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Michelle (Foodlab and KWC)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144111629700290777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688308180296955764.post-52506205879872118712010-08-26T10:19:11.140-05:002010-08-26T10:19:11.140-05:00Helpful info. Thanks Jen!Helpful info. Thanks Jen!Neeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911490460075867946noreply@blogger.com