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Should I wear a medical ID?
Sun, 06/27/2010 - 21:29
Hello,
I know there have been past discussions about this, but I am curious to see everyone's feedback about whether or not/when to wear an ID bracelet. I am 23 years old and typically only have simple partial seizures that are not noticable to anyone but myself. I have only had 2 generalized seizures in the past 13 years, and I have some problems during sleep which I suspect may be partial seizures of some sort.
Lately, I've been looking into wearing a medical ID bracelet. The websites that sell them say that people with epilepsy should always have one on. Friends with epilepsy, though, have said that they don't wear one because they don't want anyone to think there is something wrong with them or that they don't really think it is necessary since they have infrequent or mild seizures. I have actually gone as far as ordering two - one that is pretty and subtle (and would medical personnel notice it?) and one for sports that is a blue nylon wristband. While I won't wear them to my current workplace in order to protect my privacy, I am in school for a job that will be in a hospital and I don't foresee running into any problems with people noticing the bracelet.
At any rate, I would really like to see where I land among people who wear them and don't wear them. If you do or don't have one, what are your reasons? Is there anyone who wears one but only at certain times (ie when traveling, exercising, etc). I've read that they save hospitals a lot of time and money, but I don't want to be wearing it if it is a silly or unecessary thing. Sometimes I can get really excited about an idea and won't realize when it really isn't something I need to be doing. My doctor has never suggested having one.
Thank you for your help (once again)!
Comments
Re: Should I wear a medical ID?
Submitted by wjane on Thu, 2010-08-19 - 11:33
Thank you all so much for your comments! Each one of them was so helpful, kind and informative. I am now wearing my bracelet that I got from Fiddledee IDs everyday, and it certainly makes me feel safer. No one can even tell that it is a Medical ID - my friend complimented me on it the other day and was surprised when I told her what it was. Thanks again! I can't tell you how helpful this website can sometimes be.
Thank you all so much for your comments! Each one of them was so helpful, kind and informative. I am now wearing my bracelet that I got from Fiddledee IDs everyday, and it certainly makes me feel safer. No one can even tell that it is a Medical ID - my friend complimented me on it the other day and was surprised when I told her what it was. Thanks again! I can't tell you how helpful this website can sometimes be.
Re: Should I wear a medical ID?
Submitted by onavircs on Thu, 2010-09-02 - 13:34
Hi my name is Jon and I was crusing the web and seeing how I can help people with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Autism, Cancer.
I currently have sent out Medical ID cards to various help groups and organizations. Though medical ID cards are in your wallet or purse they are still a great Idea to have. Lot of times if you are unconcious, doctors will look through your wallet for Identification. Bracelets are better but wallet cards are great to.
If you belong to a small or large help group please contact me as I would love to send your group some ID cards. This could be a church group, or neiborhood help group, or just a get together that you belong too.
Currently I am the owner of My Identity Doctor. It is a Medical Identification company. I offer free wallet cards with all ID bracelets. But I am really trying to reach out to some help groups. Some people can not afford an ID so at least they can carry a wallet card. Also the wallet cards can be put into a card holder and attached to clothing etc...
If you do belong to a group please contact me, our website is down currently but you can find me at my eBay store
At: www.My-Identity-Doctor.com
Hope this helps in some way
Hi my name is Jon and I was crusing the web and seeing how I can help people with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Autism, Cancer.
I currently have sent out Medical ID cards to various help groups and organizations. Though medical ID cards are in your wallet or purse they are still a great Idea to have. Lot of times if you are unconcious, doctors will look through your wallet for Identification. Bracelets are better but wallet cards are great to.
If you belong to a small or large help group please contact me as I would love to send your group some ID cards. This could be a church group, or neiborhood help group, or just a get together that you belong too.
Currently I am the owner of My Identity Doctor. It is a Medical Identification company. I offer free wallet cards with all ID bracelets. But I am really trying to reach out to some help groups. Some people can not afford an ID so at least they can carry a wallet card. Also the wallet cards can be put into a card holder and attached to clothing etc...
If you do belong to a group please contact me, our website is down currently but you can find me at my eBay store
At: www.My-Identity-Doctor.com
Hope this helps in some way
Re: Should I wear a medical ID?
Submitted by TDB_34 on Wed, 2010-06-30 - 23:49
Hi. If you don't want to wear jewelry, at least keep a card on your persons complete with emergency contact, meds, and a description of your condition.
Tim
Hi. If you don't want to wear jewelry, at least keep a card on your persons complete with emergency contact, meds, and a description of your condition.
Tim