when i start driving is there something i sould do or buy (like a keychain or something) to let people know in case of an accident that i can't have penicillin???
2006-09-30 09:46:13 · 12 answers · asked by lauren. 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
typo. i ment i'm. sorry guys.
2006-09-30 09:50:14 · update #1
another typo. i ment should. man this is an off day.
2006-09-30 09:51:19 · update #2
ok... i hate that secure white american guy. he's a flippin idiot and a sicko. he obviously has no life. and i hope he reads this.
2006-09-30 12:38:33 · update #3
Yes! In my opinion, no allergy should be taken lightly. Wear and Allergy ID bracelt, necklace, whatever. Carry something in your wallet/purse that also identifies your allergies. Penicillin is found in a lot of drugs and everyone should be aware of your allergy in case of an emergency. I almost lost my mom a couple of years ago because she was allergic to HCTZ and no one knew. Now that we know, we aren't going to risk another chance of losing her. Remember, even a mild reaction can later have a severe reaction. Also, carry an Epi-Pen. I do because I'm allergic to everything under the sun. I'm even allergic to seafood, which probably means I'm allergic to iodine. It's good to notify people, especially family.
2006-10-01 23:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Chrispy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi cheerlea,
I too am alergic to penicillin,as well as codine.
The best thing for you to do is to get hold of Medic Alert in Canada the e./mail address is:http://www.medicalert.ca
In the USA the e./mail address iswww.medicalert.org
I have been wearing a Medic Alert ancle bracelet for years & it has sved my life a few times, as i'm an asthmatic too so a few times I had an asthma attack while out & went into an asthmatic shock from not being able to breathe. People have come to my rescue before paramedics arrived & read my Medic Bracelet, got my puffers from my purse & helped me to inhale them which saved my life.
The Medic Alert foundation has all sorts of different jewelry in silver or gold in many styles.
I had my anclet one designed for me,as I couldn't wear one on my wrist or a necklace with my kids when they were small, as they tended to pull on them too much & a few got snapped from their chain, so I got one designed by a jeweler for my ancle.
You can also go to any DRUGSTORE & purchase a NEKLACE ONE or a WRIST One with Alergic to Penicillin on it that is just a silver coating or bronze plated very cheaply, but it does the job.
Be very carefull with this ,as it is a serious health issue, so please get something to wear to identify this allergy. It may just save your life some day.
Good-Luck & Stay Healthy: REBELCAT.****
2006-09-30 10:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by REBELCAT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would keep an EPI pen with you at all times, and keep it in an allergy case, along with a little note in the case that says you are allergic to penicillin. My daughter is severely allergic to Brazil nuts, that is what I do for her. I also keep allergy pills in her case in the even she gets mild symptoms of allergy. It never hurts to be too safe.
2006-09-30 17:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by Becsteroni Magl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are medic alert bracelets and tags you can buy. And yes, it is a very good idea to have something to warn the doctors not to give you penicillin.
2006-09-30 17:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe put something on your keychain , yes. I never thought about that b4 but that is a good idea!
2006-09-30 09:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by rlw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to the pharmacy and you will find a first alert braclet or neckles there or ask the pharmasist
2006-09-30 09:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you can get a medical alert braclet or there is a program called vitalchart that has your entire medical record on a flash drive that you can attach to your key chain (vitalchart.com)
2006-09-30 09:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by wilmichart 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a medical alert bracelet, it could save your life. Get it fast my dear.
2006-10-01 07:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. Or make sure in your wallet you have something like a card saying what you are allergic to.
2006-10-01 01:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by lazycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can wear a bracelet that says it( medical alert bracelet) or put it on your license ( on the back) . I'm allergic to pencillen & I have it on the back of my license .
2006-09-30 09:49:49 · answer #10 · answered by simple one 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋