foreign language cards

[Heather Bell]

Does a card exist that explains SJS in other languages?
I ask because it is not easy to explain in my half a dozen words of Spanish why I must take my bottle of water into their shop/museum/office.
If one does not exist do other members think it could be useful and what languages should be covered.
If members would be interested in buying the cards for a small fee plus postage it could be a good way for SJS world to raise funds,plastic cards (like a credit card) would be great but they are more expensive.
Anyone speak Spanish, French etc...

[Pooh]

Hi Heather,
The Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation use to send you cards that you could carry with you.  I still have mine, but I don't think they send them out anymore.  Mine has come in handy many times when I try to take my water in the movie theater or as you say museum or playhouse to see a show.  It just states that I have Sjogren's Syndrome and must have water with me at all times.  It is signed my rheumy so it is really handy.

I don't know if it comes in foreign languages or not.  Sure would be nice for those of us who travel abroad.

Pooh

[Scottietottie]

Well - the Sjogren's bit would be the same whatever language because it's someone's name. Guess it's a case of what 'Syndrome' is in different languages.

If you have a medical Talisman many nationalities recognise that. It would be possible to point to the Talisman and the water and make a connection.

Take care - Scottie