Alert card.

Woofy
Woofy Member Posts: 358
in Living with arthritis

Hi folks.

Just wondering. Does anyone carry a medical alert card stating what Arthritis medication they are taking? Read that I should carry one as taking Leflunomide.

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880

    I only have one for my blood thinners Woofy so I don't bleed out in the event of an accident.

    Might be an idea and of course you need one if on long term steroids etc.

    Toni x

  • jamieA
    jamieA Member Posts: 814
    edited 22. Jun 2024, 08:55

    Hi @Woofy

    Like @frogmorton I carry a card for blood thinners. It's made of cardboard so deteriorates in my wallet over time. I carry a plastic card for the adalimumab biosimilar I'm on. I also carried a cardboard card for methotrexate but I seem to have lost it. I had a card for the steroid prednisolone when I was on it for an extended period. I keep a list of all the drugs and quantities I take on a notes page on my phone. I've been really surprised at the number of medics I've seen that haven't read my notes - including ones that have suggested medication that I cannot take due to the drugs I'm already on.

    The VA website states that those on leflunomide should carry an alert card. If you can't get one from your GP or pharmacist you can actually get a generic plastic one online that you fill in with the relevant details with an indelible pen. There are some online sites where they will produce a filled in card for you but personally I wouldn't give that sort of information out.

  • Trish9556
    Trish9556 Member Posts: 702

    Hi all,

    I had a medic alert bracelet as a child which was invaluable. I would have one again in a heartbeat.

    A bracelet/necklace with a brief history, name, ID number and main problem together with a 24 hour phone number.

    Ambulance/police etc phone the number and they are given your latest health information, emergency contact etc.

    Yes it does cost but I would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat as the organisation is internationally recognised.

    Love n hugs

    Trish

  • Jeannie61
    Jeannie61 Member Posts: 1

    I have one for my steroid injections that I have every 4 months. I carry it in my purse.

    love

    Jean61

  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,794

    Can I just quickly hijack this thread to welcome @Jeannie61

    Hi Jeaannie61 welcome to the online community it's lovely to have you on board and that your first post is joining in an existing discussion.

    I hope you'll find the forum helpful for yourself too. Please do ask any questions you have I'm sure you can see everyone is incredibly helpful here.

    Best wishes

    Ellen.

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