Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

Wed, 11/17/2004 - 14:25

HI I am wondering if anybody else has had the same problem as I am having. My Dr. has told me that I need to get some sort of Medical I.D. to wear. because as most of you know that when you have a seizure after you are unable to remember things that are important like where you are and how you got there.My problem is I have looked and look but everything I find is so exspensive. I want to register with the medical alert system which seems like the best way to go because my Dr. would be contacted right away but I can't afford a good bracelet. I don't want something cheep that I will have to replace everytime I turn around, but spending $500.00 is not something I can do.
    
    is there anybody who can recomend a good place to buy a good medical I.D. bracelet or even just the charms?

    thank you for any help.

      cyndi

Comments

RE: RE: MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

Submitted by rnsrcool on Wed, 2004-11-17 - 08:30

Hey Cyndi,

Today is the first time I've been on this site and your notes caught my eye.  I've had a Medic Alert bracelet for about 27 years now.  I can tell you that it has actually saved my life twice.  I am alergic to iodine dye and twice when found on the side of the road when running it was noticed by the persons who came to my aid.  At the hospital they were going to cat scan me but noted from the squad that I was allergic to the dye. 

Let me say too, that Medic Alert is the ONLY way to go.  The bracelets and necklaces sold in the stores don't offer near the amount of information that can be obtained using the Medic Alert system.....(No, I don't sell them!) Medic Alert has a  phone number on your bracelet or necklace at which individuals there can inform the medical personnel of your name, allergies, medications, surgeries, family and Dr. etc. etc. etc. anything you would want someone caring for you to know.  Don't put your medications on the bracelet because they change.  Include allergies especially and other conditions.  Mine reads, Epilepsy, Iodine Contrast allergy, craniotomy (brain surgery I had for seizures).  There's a code number at the bottom so the medical personnel can only give them your code and they will receive all of the information you want them to have.  The information can be changed as needed if for instance, your medication changes etc.  Hope you're encouraged.  Take care. 

 

Hey Cyndi,

Today is the first time I've been on this site and your notes caught my eye.  I've had a Medic Alert bracelet for about 27 years now.  I can tell you that it has actually saved my life twice.  I am alergic to iodine dye and twice when found on the side of the road when running it was noticed by the persons who came to my aid.  At the hospital they were going to cat scan me but noted from the squad that I was allergic to the dye. 

Let me say too, that Medic Alert is the ONLY way to go.  The bracelets and necklaces sold in the stores don't offer near the amount of information that can be obtained using the Medic Alert system.....(No, I don't sell them!) Medic Alert has a  phone number on your bracelet or necklace at which individuals there can inform the medical personnel of your name, allergies, medications, surgeries, family and Dr. etc. etc. etc. anything you would want someone caring for you to know.  Don't put your medications on the bracelet because they change.  Include allergies especially and other conditions.  Mine reads, Epilepsy, Iodine Contrast allergy, craniotomy (brain surgery I had for seizures).  There's a code number at the bottom so the medical personnel can only give them your code and they will receive all of the information you want them to have.  The information can be changed as needed if for instance, your medication changes etc.  Hope you're encouraged.  Take care. 

 

RE: RE: RE: MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

Submitted by Phaedrus on Wed, 2004-11-17 - 14:25
I would have to agree. Medic Alert has a really organized system that is really well coordinated nationwide and most are less then 100 dollars.

RE: MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

Submitted by aux10 on Sun, 2005-05-01 - 21:32
I have a medic alert id and i only take it off to sleep or shower. I have a special one for swiming. Right now i'm am glad i have it I had my last seizure on saturday (4/30/05). There are a let les questiouns to answer and you can get treated faster! Thank you medic alert!

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.