Blood thinners and medic bracelet?
 

When I had blood clots about 10 years ago, I was on blood thinners for a year and I remember that it was recommended I get one of those medic alert bracelet things, that state I'm on blood thinners. So I got one, but after I was off the blood thinners, I didn't think I would need it anymore...and it got lost / thrown out (unsure) between all the moves I've made over the years.

Now I'm back on blood thinners after having extensive blood clots in my lungs and left leg and I was told I'll have to be on them for the rest of my life. I was going to get another bracelet, but they all seem so expensive...well, $40 is expensive for me (or the cheaper ones have bad reviews because the writing comes off...which defeats the purpose of having one). I currently don't have an income (going through the disability process for my chronic migraines and mental health issues) and so can't really afford much.

Anyone have recommendation on where I can get a decent bracelet that's not as much money?

Thanks.

Maybe this will help. Standard Medical ID Bracelet | MedicAlert Foundation

The company Mediband also make them. There are probably many others. The silicone ones are the least expensive from what I've found and I guess they're quite practical being washable or able to be disinfected easily, yet waterproof, non allergenic and non toxic etc, but my problem is that I don't find them very attractive.

I need to wear one on my left arm although I am lazy and forget mostly (No BP or needles). I thought about making my own with miniature alphabet beads or with a glass enamelled tag with an alert symbol. The alert symbol would send a medic to a wallet with more detailed information, for example. I figure if I need to wear a bracelet it needs to look nice and I don't like any of the ones that are available.

You could also check Etsy and Ebay.

I agree Lara it needs to look nice for me to want to ever purchase one if I needed it. I have a metal allergy. All my jewelry must be at least 14kt solid gold. Nothing would look good next to my diamond gold watch, or my diamond bracelet. I'm sure mine would cost more than I would ever be willing to spend if I had it custom made.


Best wishes,


Diamond Tiger<3

Looked up a 14kt solid gold medic alert bracelet and they cost big bucks as you know. Far more than you first posted.

I've worn the same MedicAlert bracelet for over 40 years now and got it from the MedicAlert Foundation mentioned in Kitt's post.

Over time the color has worn off (there were some red parts) but every bit of it is still readable and in good shape. I made one change in it about 30 years ago when diabetes was diagnosed but otherwise it's been the same bracelet all along. When I changed doctors or moved, I was able to change the information on the MedicAlert system's records without changing the bracelet. If there was a charge for that, it wasn't much.

If you can remember what place you got your original medical alert from, they might still have your records on file and might provide an update and replacement at a lower cost than you'd have to pay for a brand-new one.

Same here.

I think it depends on the health conditions.

I just need something to wear on my left arm that states or directs to information in my wallet regarding Tick Anaphylaxis and No BP or Needles.

I really don't want a third party company having all my "verified" (whatever that means) medical details. That's just me. I don't even let the Federal Government have access to that information as I opted out of their generous (cough cough) suggestion to have all my medical history/information in one place.

I just looked up the pricing of the MedicAlert memberships here in Australia and they charge $49 per annum and they say that they keep your "full medical story" on file. Illnesses, Medications, allergies, devices etc.

Not for me.

My GP has my medical history on electronic record. My hospital has my medical history on electronic record but it can't be accessed by random people. There are checks and balances to make sure of patient confidentiality.

None of my information is on file with the medic alert bracelet I have. I know that some are with different companies. I would never go with that.

I have no doubt its outraheous amount. I would be better off going to my jeweler and having it custom made. My only concern is, I would break it. I have a diamond gold bracelet that is called a soft bangle but its not soft, nor are the links thin. Its a thick gold bracelet and its the only bracelet I feel safe wearing without breaking it. I have had it for close to 20 years. I had a few diamond tennis bracelets over the years and I broke all of them getting them caught on something and yanking my arm. I know you can't put a price on one's health and safety.

Best wishes,


Diamond Tiger<3