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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: Seizures Aftermaths

Submitted by TomII20 on Sun, 2005-07-10 - 22:53
My name is TomIIWatkins. I have been having seizures since  5/78. When I was born with brain tumor that did 33% Brain damage. I have a GrandMol Disorder. Sometime I do remeber the aftermaths and sometimes do not remeber. Because my seizures increase to anywhere form 5 to 10 a day and from 20 to 50 a month. Email me at TomII20@yahoo.com

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

Submitted by angel_lts on Mon, 2005-12-12 - 07:19
Hi Cyndi, It is much safer to have a bracelet or necklace that other can help you if you have a seizure. I use the medic alert bracelet. Here are some sites that can help Lauren Bracelets, Watches, Alarm Pill Boxes http://www.laurenshope.com Medic Bracelets http://www.medicalert.org/Main/AboutUs.aspx N-Style ID http://www.n-styleid.com/ Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/

Re: MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

Submitted by seniorsafety on Wed, 2011-05-04 - 20:37
I agree that while a medical alert ID bracelet is valuable, it is more optimal to search for medical alert systems which can be a safer option for a senior living alone.  That way, you know your loved one is fully protected in case they have a fall.  Your medical information should still be kept in the home (a program like the Vial of Life is ideal) so that it's available for first responders in case of emergency. 

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