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MED. ALERT BRACLETS?????
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 23:10I have been told over the last couple of months that I should look into getting a med. alert braclet. I have searched on-line a little bit and found a couple of sites. My question is this...... Is there a site that offers braclets that don't scream "I AM SICK"????? But I also have found ones that look so much like a regular beaded braclet that if it was turned the wrong way no one would know to look at it. Is there a middle ground that anyone knows of? Somewhere that offers style and a reasonable price? How about advice on what to put on it? Meds. are changing so much right now that they can't be included. Any good ideas?
Thanks In Advance
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Re: Re: MED. ALERT BRACLETS?????
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2007-09-11 - 08:14
In addition to using a bracelet or 'dog tag', keep a seizure plan with you at all times. Here's a form to try and a link to directions on how to use it.
Hope this helps!
Epi_helpHope this helps!
Epi_helpRe: MED. ALERT BRACLETS?????
Submitted by banffgirl on Sun, 2007-09-16 - 15:19
i got mine a a jewelry store, since you are still on the med merry go round, put epilepsy see med list. and keep a med list currant in your wallet. it looks pretty and when i have had a seizure people have noticed its a med altert bracelet. so chaeck prices atlocal jewelry stores, they ordered the med altert part and i picked out the bracelet, and told them the ingraving.
good luck
banffgirl
Re: MED. ALERT BRACLETS?????
Submitted by jacky99 on Tue, 2007-09-11 - 05:33
i found ones with medic alert that are dog tags. not just necklaces but real dog tags. i was always looking for a way to get some with out joining the army. FOUND IT! but thats just me. i just gotta put on there that i got epilepsy and what meds i take and my emergency contact numbers... its a slice of cake... or pie or a bowl of jello.... when life gives you lemons... smell an orange