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(Message started by: Roxy on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:05pm)

Title: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Roxy on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:05pm

Just thought some people might be interested in this information. It's from the National Headache Foundation website. This is what it says, and the link to the site.

Quote:

During NHAW, the National Headache Foundation is introducing our new Headache Sufferer Identification Card, a wallet-sized card that you can complete with details about your headache condition such as physician’s name, your diagnosis, prescribed medications, insurance carrier, emergency contact and more. This handy card allows you to easily access this information when requested, for example, during a trip to the emergency room or visit to another healthcare provider. The Headache Sufferer Identification Card is FREE and available by calling 888-NHF-5552. Get yours today

http://www.headaches.org/consumer/whats%20new%20items/headache_sufferer_card.html

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by thomas on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:16pm

Thanks Tracey. Any way to get you to Nashville..........? :-/

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Roxy on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:31pm

I wish I could Thomas, I'm going to miss everyone..... :'(.

My husband's company has offered me a temporary job working on an environmental study for Shell Oil. They are going to pay for my hotel and are offering me an obscene amount of money. Way, way too much to pass up......besides the fact that it's in NEW ORLEANS!!!! Only problem is, no days off.

If something happens, I'll be in Nashville, but right now, it's looking like a no go.

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by thomas on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:38pm

Well, you will be missed, but totally understandable. Good luck.............. I just hope Luke can make a margarita as good as you. ;;D

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jun 30^th, 2004, 1:51pm

wow!!
Thanks alot Rox!
Mast

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by alleyoop49 on Jun 30^th, 2004, 2:20pm

Made the call and ordered one-

Thanks Roxy

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by don on Jun 30^th, 2004, 2:25pm

Way to go Tracy!

Mine is in the mail.

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by forgetfulnot on Jun 30^th, 2004, 3:28pm

Thanks for the tip Mast 8)

Lee

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Luke63 on Jun 30^th, 2004, 3:53pm

on 06/30/04 at 13:38:27, thomas wrote:

Well, you will be missed, but totally understandable. Good luck.............. I just hope Luke can make a margarita as good as you. ;;D

Oh Shit...I guess I better get on the ball..as a matter of fact Im whippin up a pitcher tonite for a friend and I Thomas.... ;;D

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by BarbaraD on Jun 30^th, 2004, 8:18pm

Think that card is a neat idea. Gonna order mine.

Do you think the ER PEOPLE can READ it? :P

Gonna miss you in Nashville Tracey. But NO/Nashville - Nashville/NO -- oh heck it's a toss up. But watch out for the Hurricaines! They're bad this time of year.... ;;D

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jul 1^st, 2004, 3:37pm

I think a card like this is a good idea ... but how many ER docs are going to take it seriously ?

I've had my neuro write scripts for certain treatments and meds to be taken with me to the ER. He's even called in before I was to arrive. I still had to go through all the same stuff and wait forever. :(

A card like this might come in handy during a KIP 10 though !!

Unsolved

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Roxy on Jul 1^st, 2004, 5:37pm

Unsolved,

I'm hoping this one will make a bigger difference than a homemade one, if just because it comes from the National Headache Foundation. It may or may not, but it's better than nothing....LOL.

Just shove it in their faces while you're screaming at them..... ;;D.

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by Rock_Lobster on Jul 1^st, 2004, 6:07pm

on 07/01/04 at 15:37:54, UN_SOLVED wrote:

I think a card like this is a good idea ... but how many ER docs are going to take it seriously ?

Agreed, UN. We need a different name for this... get the 'HEADACHE' out of 'CLUSTER HEADACHES'. That should be on the schedule for the convention... rename this shit.

My mother-in-law is visiting... mentioned yesterday 'Aunt Sandy has those headaches too'. I said 'Gtf out of here! Clusters? No shit?'. She replied 'Yes... migraines.'

I just finished stuffing the last of the bitch down the garbage disposal.

Wrokk

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by thomas on Jul 1^st, 2004, 6:13pm

on 07/01/04 at 18:07:11, Rock_Lobster wrote:

I just finished stuffing the last of the bitch down the garbage disposal.

YES!!!!!!!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Title: Re: Headache sufferer identification card
Post by forgetfulnot on Jul 1^st, 2004, 6:18pm

on 07/01/04 at 17:37:33, Roxy wrote:

It may or may not, but it's better than nothing....LOL.

Just shove it in their faces while you're screaming at them..... ;;D.

In the day of demerol and such it probably would not help a lot. Now that there are non-narcotic treatments like O₂ and Imitrex it may speed up your assesment time, maybe they wont shine that fucking flashlight in your eyes!

Lee