Steroid alert card

[Lico]

Hi, because I am taking steroids should I be carrying a steroid alert card stating what dose I am on? Thanks

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Yes you should - and some also have a medical bracelet - plenty online to choose from.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to DorsetLady]

Or by joining PMRGCAuk

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to PMRpro]

Meant you can get a bracelet online.

[Lico in reply to PMRpro]

How do I join?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Lico]

I've asked Fran_Benson to contact you

[Fran_Benson Partner in reply to Lico]

Hi Lico, here's the link to our membership page: pmrgca.co.uk/content/about-... and if you wish to join, just click on the Join Now! link. You will need to choose email as your preference for receiving the magazine (as the membership fee wouldn't cover the additional cost for mailing it).

[Lico in reply to DorsetLady]

Will check them out thank you.

[SheffieldJane]

I got mine when I joined the charity in the welcome pack. It is important as if you were in an accident or anything like that, doctors need to know.

[Lico in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks for replying

[Daffodilia]

I got a card from my pharmacist - carry it in phone

[Lico in reply to Daffodilia]

I am in Spain so not sure if I can get a card from pharmacist, will try later, thanks

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Lico]

I think you will find it is a very UK thing. Most important is a note kept somewhere obvious that would be seen in an emergency to warn healthcare professionals that you are on long term corticosteroids. And in your case, in English and Spanish. Possibly better would be a medic alert bracelet that has a phone number for a multi-lingual contact hub that had your medical details.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Lico]

try this link - and print off - although its UK NHS it might help -pituitary.org.uk/media/6153...

when I ran out once, I just made my own from a postcard folded over.

[whitefishbay]

Boots has them.

[Theziggy]

I still question whether a card will be found by attending medics/ambulance staff. I have seen some people have tattoos which give their medical stats (probably have to be added to as life goes by!!!)

[Bcol in reply to Theziggy]

As well as carrying a card I also wear a medical bracelet with the details on it

[Theziggy in reply to Bcol]

Belt and braces!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Theziggy]

... and velcro!

[Bcol in reply to Theziggy]

Indeed and never been into tattoos. I guess tattoo parlours will also shut at the moment. We'd be in and out at regular intervals trying to keep it up to date.!!!!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

Might even run out of space ...

[Theziggy in reply to Bcol]

Do it yourself tattoos are all the thing

[Bcol in reply to Theziggy]

Nah. After deep consideration I think I'll give it a miss!!