11 May 2010, 5:53 pm
cyberscan ~ awesome program! Thanks so much for sharing it. 
Everyone ~ thanks for your input. I think I'm going to go ahead with it once I get the $$ saved up. I appreciate all of your responses!
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11 May 2010, 8:23 pm
Everyone ~ thanks for your input. I think I'm going to go ahead with it once I get the $$ saved up. I appreciate all of your responses!
I'm glad you like it. You can also make a medical alert bracelet with paper and cellophane tape. Mine is a band of cloth (I don't wear jewelry) with the medical alert symbol, my name, address, and list of conditions that were put on via an iron on transfer paper.
11 May 2010, 10:31 pm
http://www.americanmedical-id.com/
IMO, yes. Remember that a medic alert is (or should be) discrete; no one knows what's on your medic alert id bracelet/tag but it exists for those who may need to assist you if that becomes necessary.
To confide (one example here): I had a horrific meltdown once whilst driving north (note I live in Alaska) and become lost/disoriented. I started crying uncontrollably, then screaming. The white snow was swirling and completely dark outside in a VERY remote locale. I did pull-over (of course) and had curled-up on my car seat with the ignition running (and heater on high) - for 4 hours. The temperature outside was - 50 degrees F (bitter cold) and I was alone with no cell phone.
Very fortunate in that a motorist (total stranger) pulled-over to check if all was OK since he saw my car parked alongside the road. By then, I was (mostly) OK but very sleepy from post-meltdown yet still slightly agitated. I almost could not speak. This extremely kind motorist immediately knew this was a medical emergency (not some drunk driver, etc)! He called 911 asap and the medics were really nice - I was taken back to town and OK. But those medics firstly checked my medical alert id bracelet - SO thankful I had that identification else they would have had virtually no clue what was wrong with me.
Later, the medic said that bracelet may have saved my life and certainly made it much easier for them as they honestly did not know - they had thought I may have had a seizure, serious psychiatric disorder, drug reaction, even insulin shock, etc. I recovered very quickly but I could have frozen to death or been raped, etc.
So, yes, medic alerts serve a purpose. Although I mostly do really well my AS/Autism can be noticable to others. In a medical situation time is critical and vital they know (and not guess)! For many, a medical card is a great idea! And a medical card can supplement your medic id bracelet or necklace (whichever you prefer).
The link I gave above is great and you may order directly from the site - you'll not your doctor/provider to order for you (but good idea to show him/her if you'd like). Especially if you have "other conditions" such as allergies, etc.
I must say, some of these bracelets (including mine) are pretty (or handsome, if you're male ) and can look like a fashionable stainless bracelet. Check out their selection - good prices and they have some fancy selections such as titanium! Also, be sure to save your receipt! Your medical insurance may cover part of the expensve, depending. And it's tax deductible otherwise. Get one you like, but remember they serve a real purpose, should you ever need.
*** Also, there are Autism/AS cards (pre-printed and laminated) available online, if you wish! Another choice - make your own, clip it out, and laminate with clear tape for your wallet. You may Google "autism awareness hand-out cards" or related to see their options (I find those too simplistic (?) for Aspies, but it's a start. Cards ought to be small and concise for your wallet. ***
11 May 2010, 10:43 pm
12 May 2010, 5:13 am
IMO, yes. Remember that a medic alert is (or should be) discrete; no one knows what's on your medic alert id bracelet/tag but it exists for those who may need to assist you if that becomes necessary.
To confide (one example here): I had a horrific meltdown once whilst driving north (note I live in Alaska) and become lost/disoriented. I started crying uncontrollably, then screaming. The white snow was swirling and completely dark outside in a VERY remote locale. I did pull-over (of course) and had curled-up on my car seat with the ignition running (and heater on high) - for 4 hours. The temperature outside was - 50 degrees F (bitter cold) and I was alone with no cell phone.
Very fortunate in that a motorist (total stranger) pulled-over to check if all was OK since he saw my car parked alongside the road. By then, I was (mostly) OK but very sleepy from post-meltdown yet still slightly agitated. I almost could not speak. This extremely kind motorist immediately knew this was a medical emergency (not some drunk driver, etc)! He called 911 asap and the medics were really nice - I was taken back to town and OK. But those medics firstly checked my medical alert id bracelet - SO thankful I had that identification else they would have had virtually no clue what was wrong with me.
Later, the medic said that bracelet may have saved my life and certainly made it much easier for them as they honestly did not know - they had thought I may have had a seizure, serious psychiatric disorder, drug reaction, even insulin shock, etc. I recovered very quickly but I could have frozen to death or been raped, etc.
So, yes, medic alerts serve a purpose. Although I mostly do really well my AS/Autism can be noticable to others. In a medical situation time is critical and vital they know (and not guess)! For many, a medical card is a great idea! And a medical card can supplement your medic id bracelet or necklace (whichever you prefer).
The link I gave above is great and you may order directly from the site - you'll not your doctor/provider to order for you (but good idea to show him/her if you'd like). Especially if you have "other conditions" such as allergies, etc.
I must say, some of these bracelets (including mine) are pretty (or handsome, if you're male
) and can look like a fashionable stainless bracelet. Check out their selection - good prices and they have some fancy selections such as titanium! Also, be sure to save your receipt! Your medical insurance may cover part of the expensve, depending. And it's tax deductible otherwise. Get one you like, but remember they serve a real purpose, should you ever need. *** Also, there are Autism/AS cards (pre-printed and laminated) available online, if you wish! Another choice - make your own, clip it out, and laminate with clear tape for your wallet. You may Google "autism awareness hand-out cards" or related to see their options (I find those too simplistic (?) for Aspies, but it's a start. Cards ought to be small and concise for your wallet. ***
anyway as car mechanic i just have to comment that u should never leave car on inginition for more then 30mins..if battery drains out u are in trouble more important when its cold outside, in car temperature rarely goes below -5
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