Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

:D

I think I may look at carrying something around - just in case. I can tell if I haven't taken my medication for just one day so I dread to think what I'd be like if it were longer. Even if they did notice my scar.......and assumed I needed thyroxine......the wrong dose would also send me loopy!! :)

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

No I dont think it would effect any other treatment - but if you dont take thyroxine - it could bloody kill ya!! :ohmy:

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

The SOS Talisman bracelets / necklaces are good for this sort of situation. Especially diabetics or major allergy people. It is one of things we are told to look for on an unconcious patient.

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

Is it? :lol:

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

Thanks Sel - I'll look into getting one I think. Better to be safe than sorry :)

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

Believe me mate, it most certainly is :ohmy:;):D

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

Ok. :D

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

I'm an ICU nurse - we often get unconscious people admitted. We get their medical history from their NOK or their doctor. If all else failed, we'd do full bloods and notice they needed thyroxine - TFTs are not uncommon.

Not taking thyroid replacement is not immediately life-threatening, so it doesn't really warrant a medic alert like insulin-dependent diabetes, which IS immediately life-threatening.

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

I wear a medic alert bracelet :....which is also recognised world wide.
www.medicalert.com.au

:)

Re: Those who take Thyroxine..........
 

Maybe not .... but if it makes the person with the problem feel at ease then why not ??? All info helps :)