That’s where you’re wrong. It’s not the stupids. It’s the fog and the lack of blood flow. Put all that data down in writing on one sheet of paper and have it with you everywhere. I have one on the fridge, one in the glovebox of my car, & one that travels with me by means other than driving. I’ve had an EMT tell me that it “could save your life.”
It was very disconcerting, not being able to remember all the stuff I normally could. I sat in the ER exam room, looking at the date. It looked, simply, wrong. Not that I thought it should be different, it was just confusing. I got a little panicky at that, after not being able to remember what meds I started taking after (anybody remember?) Larry Bucket and I had blood clots a couple of years ago.
My friend and I like to go fly fishing out in the wild. I don’t remember how long it’s been , but, I printed Rx lists for both of us to carry in our wallets. Just seemed to make sense as we’ve gotten older. It’s REALLY nice to have now when I’m asked by some nurse for that information, I’m sure I couldn’t name all the pills and I know I couldn’t tell the size.
i have the scripts and other pills i take printed on a piece of paper that i carry in my wallet. i also have my surgeries listed on the other side ot it.
you know you are getting older when that slip of paper swaps from a list of homework assignments, to the list of places you used to work and address of where you lived, to the list of med you have to take.
I have made up a list of all my illnesses and every medication I take and how much and often. I bring it to any new doctor I go to. All of my regulars have on and as they add more meds. I add them to my list and send them out. Or call the office and tell them to add it.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 4 years ago
That’s where you’re wrong. It’s not the stupids. It’s the fog and the lack of blood flow. Put all that data down in writing on one sheet of paper and have it with you everywhere. I have one on the fridge, one in the glovebox of my car, & one that travels with me by means other than driving. I’ve had an EMT tell me that it “could save your life.”
Doctor Toon about 4 years ago
I don’t take any medication, what have you got?
gregcartoon Premium Member about 4 years ago
It was very disconcerting, not being able to remember all the stuff I normally could. I sat in the ER exam room, looking at the date. It looked, simply, wrong. Not that I thought it should be different, it was just confusing. I got a little panicky at that, after not being able to remember what meds I started taking after (anybody remember?) Larry Bucket and I had blood clots a couple of years ago.
landyk about 4 years ago
My friend and I like to go fly fishing out in the wild. I don’t remember how long it’s been , but, I printed Rx lists for both of us to carry in our wallets. Just seemed to make sense as we’ve gotten older. It’s REALLY nice to have now when I’m asked by some nurse for that information, I’m sure I couldn’t name all the pills and I know I couldn’t tell the size.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
This is NOT stupidity. I know!
j.l.farmer about 4 years ago
i have the scripts and other pills i take printed on a piece of paper that i carry in my wallet. i also have my surgeries listed on the other side ot it.
car2ner about 4 years ago
you know you are getting older when that slip of paper swaps from a list of homework assignments, to the list of places you used to work and address of where you lived, to the list of med you have to take.
H P Hundt Premium Member about 4 years ago
I have all the information online with MedicAlert.
whenlifewassimpler about 4 years ago
I have made up a list of all my illnesses and every medication I take and how much and often. I bring it to any new doctor I go to. All of my regulars have on and as they add more meds. I add them to my list and send them out. Or call the office and tell them to add it.