Medical alert bracelet?

[Begonia]

I understand the necessity of wearing one for diabetes, anaphylaxis etc. My FIL wore one as he was a bleeder (hemophilia). My question is should I be considering one? I have a strong allergic reaction to sulfa drugs, demerol made me very ill and 2 weeks ago cyclobenzaprine landed me in the ER. My hubbie suggested one as he says he won't necessarily remember these. I'm hesitant. Thoughts?

 

[Avondale]

Oh yes. You never know what situation you might end up in. You might be alone and unconscious. Severe allergies are always important for medical personnel to know.

It doesn’t have to a bracelet. Could be medical ID on your phone, a card in your wallet, something attached to your keychain. Obviously a bracelet or another wearable is preferred for the visibility, but many things could work.

 

[monarch64]

I miss Demerol! It’s rarely given these days so idk if you’d have to include that one.

 

[glitterata]

Yes. It could save your life.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I would seriously think about it. While Demerol is rarely used, Sulfa Drugs and Flexeril are commonly used. I think those "alert" bracelets are a visual cue for others when you can't speak for yourself.

cheers--Sharon

 

[kenny]

I probably should have this, but worry about my private information being hacked.
Hackers, both criminal & recreational, have shown they can hack into anything.
Anything!

Sure, it could save my life.
Could!
There is that pesky odds thing again.
I could also get killed by a drunk driver if I get into my car.

With 'coulds', each have to evaluate the pros and cons and make a call.
When it comes to yet another optional thing that requires handing over my personal information (which is today's new money) I opt out of nearly everything.

Nancy's my shero.

 

[agingsparkle]

I have some pretty serious medical issues and need to wear one. My current favorite place to order from is https://www.laurenshope.com/ -- this doesn't keep your medical info like medicalert but has space for lots of info plus a phone number for next of kin, and I love the wide variety of clip-on bracelets -- they look a lot less industrial. My current fave is the rose "gold" MOP ID with pearl/rose bracelet.