medic cards

[3pinks]

someone recently told me that as i have copd i should carry a medical card stating my illness has anyone else herd of this

[elian]

I was given a blue card to carry at all times as I'm on a steroid inhaler - Seretide 250. I'm also given a blue card to carry each time I take a course of steroids. I think the cards are more to alert for the use of steroids rather than that we have C.O.P.D.

Hope this helps you 3pinks

[Hidden in reply to elian]

hi elian.im new to this site copd moderate.im 63 a mum .gran. great gran.u say ur on seritide 250.an have a steroid inhaler .is that better as im on 500 seritide and a blue inhaler.dont use the blue thing dont like it.bloks my nose up.so ive not used it .i was diagonised over month ago.i have a new gp now.as old 1 let me down badly.didnt inform me in june after xray results showed copd.ignored them.as no action needed.id never heard of copd be 4.i was diagonised over 4 month ago sorry.not month ago i missed the 4 out .wat stage are u at .if u dont mind me asking.mite be 250 better 4 me then 500 seritde.as wen i use it 10am.and 10pm it burns my .well it feels like its burning my left shoulder blade its nasty .would u mention it to new gp.as hes got all my med files just this week .thank u take care

[elian in reply to Hidden]

My COPD is severe, I'm 65 (and also a grandma to two lovely 3year olds ) and I was diagnosed in year 2000. I would like to tell you though that I lead a good life with only a few restrictions due to my breathing.

I'm sorry to hear you've had past problems with a GP but happy that you've now found one who knows what he's doing.

If you are having problems with the Seretide 500 I would suggest that you have a word with your GP and ask if there is an alternative. Or you could call the BLF Helpline where there are nurses who would be more than happy to discuss this with you. Their number is : 03000 030 555 Mon to Friday 10am-6pm. Calls should cost no more than a local call even from a mobile phone.

I hope you manage to sort out the problem

you take care too and

keep on keeping on

[Hidden in reply to elian]

hi and thank u for repling.i will ring 2 morrow 4 appointment wi gp.ive never rung the blf.as i dont no wat to say.im not to good with strangers.but i will giv it a go.cant do no harm.ive looked em up.and they meet 1st tuesday of every month 130 till 330. over ashton rd.can u just go r wat.am going to ask my new gp wat to do.also about rehab ive been reading bout that to.thank u take care ye.

[elian in reply to Hidden]

If you mean the British Lung Foundation's "Breathe Easy" group then yes, as far as I'm aware, you just turn up and tell them you want to join

[3pinks]

thank you.

[RichardAT]

Hi, I carry the blue steroid card, I also have an A5 printed sheet which has my personal details, consultant, GP, all of my medication and dosage, and also my medical conditions. This means that if I am unable to speak properly medical staff have all of my information available, it has proved invaluable on several occasions. Take care, Richard.

[3pinks]

thats a great idea

[Jan08]

Where do u get a card from to say u have copd