Do you wear a wrist band ID?

[jpet]

Do you wear some sort of wrist band ID showing you have kidney disease or in Kidney Failure in case you were in a accident??? Where might you get one?? I am Stage 3 - so not dialysis, but still there are drugs, contrast, sodium etc... That I do not need more of at this point since I am fairly close to stage 4.

Just wondering! Thanks!!

[lcavender]

Re: Do you wear a wrist band ID?

I got mine from www.creativemedicalid.com. It was a little pricey, but prettier that most plain ID bracelets. You can get different types of beads, crystals, etc. The bracelets are interchangeable - you can hook a different bracelet (strand) to your id tag.. A friend of mine made several different bracelets for me so I can change to coordinate with different outfits.

[IHaveFaith]

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I keep a medical card in my wallet by my drivers lic and insurance card.

[Tonia]

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I do the same. I keep a current health record in my wallet that includes prescriptions and Drs. phone numbers along with emergency numbers (who to call). This info is also in my cell phone.

[Marina]

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Thanks for reminding me.......... I've been wearing a Medicalert bracelet http://www.medicalert.org For over 25yrs. I've been meaning to update it to one that says "transplant on immunosuppressants" But I've been putting it off or forgetting to do it. So today as soon as I post this, that's next on my " to do list"
The one thing I like about Medicalert is that if you get sick or faint out in public, if 911 is called, paramedics are instructed to look for a bracelet, necklace or even a keychain for some type of medical instructions. Medicalert has a number they can call 24/7. It's crucial that you update your medical info or meds often, because that's the info the paramedics will have to work from in case you can't speak for yourself.

[granny]

Re: Do you wear a wrist band ID?

our dialyisis unit offer plastic wrist band and also warning cards where u have fistula on line.

[Misela]

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I wear one that says transplant with the emergency # for my transplant clinic. I've asked a few EMT's and cops, and they all said they are trained to check for a bracelet or necklace.
They can be picked up at any pharmacy.

[metrogirl]

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I really wish the other post I made in this thread hadn't been directed to a mod, I had a good link for some neat medical bracelets.

[nanbridg]

Re: Do you wear a wrist band ID?

Yes I have one from Sticky Jewelry. Gives me peace of mind

[Marina]

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I really wish the other post I made in this thread hadn't been directed to a mod, I had a good link for some neat medical bracelets.

can you repost the link for others to see?

I placed my order for a new bracelet and updated all my meds and new Drs .

My bracelet's engraving will be : kidney and pancreas TX, diabetes, No B/P no IV on left arm, no Dilaudid.

I feel peace of mind knowing it will arrive in 5-7 days.

[laken1981]

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I have to say the MedicAlert bracelet definately had brought me peace of mind...mine directs the ems/er etc. about my fistula, disease and factor 5, they also provided a sticker for my car window and wallet card...

[cherylanngiles]

Re: Do you wear a wrist band ID?

i use care memory band. it is rubber band with a chip? that plugs into any computer. has a small software program that downloads and writes out a report of medical history - all meds, doctors, current labs, etc. Bought it at walgreens.

[metrogirl]

Re: Do you wear a wrist band ID?

can you repost the link for others to see?

I placed my order for a new bracelet and updated all my meds and new Drs .

My bracelet's engraving will be : kidney and pancreas TX, diabetes, No B/P no IV on left arm, no Dilaudid.

I feel peace of mind knowing it will arrive in 5-7 days.

I'm sorry Marina, I never saw your post asking for the link again.

Let's try once more and see what happens.

I like these bracelets because you can add as many medical charms as you need. If you click on medical charms, there are about 150 different ones to choose from. I think it is such a neat concept.



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