Kendra, I'm sorry you are confused about MG versus other things. Can you do a separate post? So many people here can help you work all that out!

A primary care physician is essential for EVERYONE, sick or not. They are like a quarterback who brings all of the other information from other specialists together. So they will know what is contraindicated, etc. - with your help - and what they can do when you get infections or broken bones or whatever.

Specialists like neuros became specialists so they could work ONLY in that area. Yes, they are internists first but that is not the area they are practicing medicine in. It's not really fair to ask them to do what an internist/primary care physician does. I'm sure some don't mind but it's just not the best way to doctor.

I'm sorry Sue, I'm going to have to disagree with your doctor! People who are not sick, should carry a Med Alert card in their wallets. If only for the emergency contact information in case something should happen to them. They should have their insurance info on it and their doctor(s).

Someone who has had, let's say, a knee replacement needs to carry a med alert card. Anyone on ANY meds or with any past surgeries or hospitalizations needs one. People who are sick, absolutely need one! It doesn't matter how you are doing today. MG is unpredictable and there is no way to tell when you are going to go downhill.

As far as the bracelet goes (or necklace, ring or tattoo!), if you have a serious medical condition, you need to have a visible way the paramedics can figure out that you do. This is especially true if you are away from home and your local hospital. Like on vacation (as if that happens very often!).

You can also make sure that your local hospitals have all your information but that won't help the paramedics if you need them.

Now, this is only my opinion. You can do whatever you want. But I'd rather be safe than dead. I hope this info helps you.

Annie

Info I have on my Med Alert Card. It's more like a "brochure" at this point really! It's four little "pages." 5-1/2 x 5-1/2, folded and printed on both sides. I use red ink for the important things! I have had the paramedics say how glad they are to see something like that. It makes their jobs a lot easier. Otherwise they have to guess at what's wrong with you!

Name, address, phone number
Social security number
Insurance information & numbers
Emergency contact names and numbers
ALL doctor names, specialities and numbers
Conditions and their current medications (doses, when, etc.)
Past surgeries or hospitalizations
Allergies (food, drug, respiratory and skin)
Drug Allergies (very important)
What drugs you CAN take!
Contraindicated medications and foods (like nightshades)

I even have a blurb on my Med Alert card about Oxygen saturation and MG! Including that the first sign on an arterial blood gas makes it look like we are hyperventilating but it's not due to anxiety!!!