Monday, February 21, 2011

Medical ID

I received Dr. Lavallee's notes from our visit and something that took me by surprise is that he recommends I get a Medical Alert ID Bracelet....I have many questions about this one..

From where?
What would it say? POTS and EDS? Would Asthma have to be a part of it too?
Would I have to specify the type of EDS on the bracelet? Would there even be enough room?
Would a paramedic or ER doc even know what either disorder is?
Would it be better to carry something in my wallet/purse?

Anyone else have one of these bracelets?  I guess I have more questions for the docs when I see them soon...

Oh, and remember those EDS skin folds on my eyes that give me "an almost Asian look?"  In his notes, he referred to them as epicanthal folds.  Interesting stuff.


Posted by Katie at 3:49 PM

10 comments:

  1. DavidFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Can't you email him about what to put on it?

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  2. KatieFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Hi David, I plan on calling tomorrow and asking. I'm not sure if he is a doctor who emails his patients, but I would like to find out, since it is such an easy way to communicate. Thanks :)

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  3. KatieFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Is this Mr. Mathews? I was trying to figure out who David was!

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  4. DavidFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    It's me. I follow you religously and can't wait for the post thats says I'M ON MY WAY BACK TO WEXFORD.

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  5. KatieFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    ME TOO!

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  6. MeghanFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Me three! I love you Katie!!! Soon enough.....

    Love you, love you!

    Meghan

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  7. Allie DamaFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    get me one too!

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  8. KatieFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Al~I think we need to check and see if Tiffany makes them.

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  9. Allie DamaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=14997121

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  10. KatieFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    $2,250.00!! Do you think insurance will cover them? ;)

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