Medical Id

[Nanc72]

I was just curious if anyone wears a medical ID for their PA? I happened to come across and article a while back that suggests it due to it being a blood disorder.

[music501]

That's a good point, I'm in the UK and I think If I was taken to hospital, they would be able to access my medical files, perhaps If I was abroad then a med/bracelet would be wise, also I would because of my epilepsy

[music501]

I will ask the nurse when go for my next B12 jab, she is more helpful than the receptionists

[Nanc72 in reply to music501]

I am in the US and just ordered one online! I’d rather be safe then sorry. Although not many Dr’s here know anything about it! Quite irritating actually.

[EllieMayNot in reply to Nanc72]

May I ask where you found them? I'm in the US, as well, and agree about the overwhelming lack of knowledge by the medical professionals here. Very frustrating!

[Nanc72 in reply to EllieMayNot]

It’s called Lauren’s Hope. They are more like jewelry. I can’t get over the lack of knowledge, it’s actually quite scary. I don’t know half of what I need to, but it certainly seems more then what some of my Dr.’s know!

[Gambit62 Administrator]

the most obvious reason for a medical ID would be to ensure that nitrous oxide isn't used as an anaesthetic should anything happen.

[Whimzee26 in reply to Gambit62]

Why? Never read anything about nitrous oxide being contraindicated with PA.

[Nanc72 in reply to Whimzee26]

Oh yes, it drastically lowers b-12 levels. It’s a big no no!

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to Nanc72]

it doesn't actually lower levels it just oxidises the B12 to a form where your body can't use it

[Ryaan in reply to Whimzee26]

Yes I’ve read it deactivates all the B12 in your body so your body is unable to use it.

My mother broke her ankle and they gave her plenty of Nitrous oxide and she was like ooooooooh......aaaahhhhh.... oooooh......I am floating. But after her op for her ankle she felt very weak and doctors didn’t consider she’s on B12 injections, took 2-3 months to regain her strength from a very nutritious diet high in meat, poultry, fish, fruit, veg nuts etc

All she really needed was probably the 6 loading doses to help regain her strength so Nitrous Oxide is a big no no even if it makes you feel ooooooooooh.

[Whimzee26]

Thank you. Just a month post dx of PA, lots to learn and USA doctors are clueless

[Nanc72 in reply to Whimzee26]

I am in the US and trust me, I know! It’s been a long process for me and I still don’t feel well. I did for a short period of time, but now I am off again.

[Ryaan in reply to Nanc72]

I hope you got your Folate, Ferritin and Vitamin D levels checked as as Folate and Ferritin work together with B12 and Vitamin D helps with fatigue and few other similar symptoms to low B12.

Use Raw organic honey, Figs, Dates and Black seed oil in your diet daily. They are best of nutrition, you can google each one and they help a lot with any form of Anemia and are very good for fatigue also.

[esteloca]

I've been looking into Lauren's Hope too! And good lord I didn't know about nitrous oxide! Thanks for the heads up.

[Nanc72 in reply to esteloca]

I just added “no nitrous oxide” to it. I didn’t list it as an allergy

[esteloca in reply to Nanc72]

Ok thanks!

[terrybraden]

Hi Nanc72,

I would say that it’s a very good idea to wear medical ID. I do myself.

Terry