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[hiddenmuse]

It may not be the prettiest jewelry in the world - but unlike a diamond ring, it can save my life.

Yes, I'm talking about a MedicAlert bracelet. Since I'm dealing in conditions that can render me unable to tell a doctor or EMT about my medications and such, it helps in that regard. All they have to do is call the toll-free number, and find out what meds I'm on, who my doctor is, and even have loved ones contacted.

This is my bracelet, engraved with Asthma and Epilepsy.

Personally, I also like these - but I'll wait before getting another bracelet.

In the meantime, if they had bracelets that looked like this, I would've worn it more often when I was 12 years old and really needed it. Instead, about 20 years ago, this was the only option - unless you wanted a necklace, of course.


So ... if you don't have one, but you have a condition that could merit your wearing one, go to MedicAlert for more information. Even if you don't need it, but know of someone that could use it - pass the URL onto them, and save a life! :-)

Comments

[caliza.livejournal.com]

I know a number of people who SHOULD be wearing those things but don't. I know for damn sure that, if I had anything that would merit a medic alert (I don't) I'd have one in a second - with my history of fainting it's not something I'd risk.

While I'm ranting about medical stuff, the number of people I know who should carry Epi-pens but don't also astounds me...

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's quite unsettling, isn't it?

I guess it's not "cool" to carry an EpiPen around - apparently the look of death from anaphylactic shock is in this season. {/sarcasm}

[sigmaration.livejournal.com]

I'm deathly allergic to bugs that sting, so I have an Epi. I hate carrying it around (soooo unfashionable and hard to stick in your pocket) but I do it, because the day I don't is the day I'm going to get stung in the jugular by an angry bee and die instantly. That's just how my life goes.