Medic Alert Bracelets - Do you wear one?

[Ruth]

Hi Ziggidypoo

Cost is a factor that cannot be denied. There were times when I could not renew my Medic-Alert, because of financial problems. We all go through those times. So, I should have worded it, if you can afford it. I am sorry if you felt you had to bring up your finances. I did not mean to do that.

[jaysmom]

my son has one for epilepsy and migraines and my little girl for her asthma. it is a must have i believe. i dont know about the US but in canada, they come real cute for kids now. every time the have been in a ambulance or ER, they have been checked for and noticed right away. we are not always in the position to speak for our kids so in the event of an emergency, it speaks for them!

[swimmy]

Our very good friend trains lifeguards. He has assured me that he always stresses for them to look for a medical ID bracelet first thing after assessing the person.

He also uses the picture of me when I broke my nose after falling during a seizure (it's just lovely!) as a warning to make sure to take seizure medications.

[wife and mother]

I voted no; but i just ordered one. should be here in three weeks.

[stilldancing_98]

They are a good idea

[jaysmom]

good for you, wife and mother !! i think everyone who needs one, should have one

[garfieldlea68]

I Broke Mine And never replaced it (It was worn on my bad hand ) it kept slamming into doors (I'm very reckless with it )

[Ruth]

You can wear a necklace!! I wear a bracelet. I have had no problems with it. Are you having seizures when you hit the doors?

[Chris515]

I've been wearing one for a while now. I don't like wearing jewelry but I've gotten used to it. It would be handy if I had a tonic clonic in public. Mine is just plain silver, nothing too fancy. It's tough too, it would be hard to break. A really good investment.

[garfieldlea68]

Not really I'm just walking fast things like that I also make sure i'm sitting still when I do have a seizure

I wore it on my left hand

[Ruth]

Hi garfieldlea

Mine is a simple hard bracelet. It has never broken in the last 5 years I bought it.

I do not have control over where I can sit previous to a seizure. How, do you do it?

[flitting]

I just started wearing one in the last couple of weeks - part of my quit being a baby plan...

I've gotten spoiled, with hubby off work and willing to sit outside my classes or whatever... but now he's going back to work ...and I'm going to do 3 weeks of summer school, too ... ACK!

[Ruth]

Hi flitting

That is great!! It has helped the ER out a number of times. The neurologist's keep changing my medicines. I put the changes in my computer and print them out. When I go to the ER, they have my list of medicines, the dose and the times that I take them.

I have to keep calling Medic-Alert to let them know of the changes. I am glad I have Medic-Alert.

[stilldancing_98]

I still have not gotten one. but I will I will.

[garfieldlea68]

I do a lot of sitting and miss out on all the fun stuff (LOL!!!) but seriously I pick a chair I won't harm myself in if I do have a seizure things like that

[stilldancing_98]

Ya, but I'm thinking of more for my son.

[flitting]

garfieldlea68, I do that too...I look for chairs with arms whenever possible... less likely to fall out of them.

[Ruth]

I have a comfy chair with large comfortable arms. It is like a Lazy Boy chair, but it does not have the name.

Hi flitting, stilldancing 98 and garfieldlea68 and everyone else here.

[IMgood1]

necklace since 1980. It's saved my "bacon" more than once.

[stilldancing_98]

Hi guys. I wish we could have a vacation together.