Ravenred,

The morphine problem is definitely part of my family history. I am allergic, had it twice for two days after my C-sections, fortunately just the usual rash and itching. My dad became totally intolerant, couldn't breathe well, and abdomen swelled which contributed to that problem. Despite a documented history of problems and a big sign he insisted be put on his bed, they gave him morphine in the OR for knee relacement, didn't tell him and he had the abdominal problem again and had an ileostomy for the rest of his life. Two years after the surgery, he was diagnosed with MG. So it seems narcotics are really out for us, and those people with the strange looks better not try to sneak one by us. A friend said the only medic alert he would wear was intubate for MG, maybe you could wear one that says respiratory collapse with morphine. nc