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The idea is to have a medical alert bracelet or necklace that most people would instantly recognized-a charm bracelet may not be recognized as bearing medical emergency information. The Medic Alert products are well known and available in many styles. They have a long history and you can change your info as often as necessary.

Just a satisfied customer-I don't benefit from Medic Alert products.

I do know that the true "Medic Alert" is recognized by everyone. However, they can be very expensive and are very uncomfortable to wear.

I do have 2 bright red raised medical crosses on either end of the illness charms to help bring attention to the fact there is medical information present.

I figure having information available that I can wear everyday is more important than a more recognized source of information available in my jewelry box.

Bert_Mathews wrote:Here is a "FREE" Med-Alert card EVERYBODY should carry and even a few copies:
http://www.medids.com/free-id.php

Being FREE you can up-date OFTEN with DRUG LIST -- CONTACTS - Dr.'s ## and OTHER info...

I don't know about most of you -BUT- it seems The INFO changes along with DRUG LIST 3-4 times per year......... The Bracelet only give limited data and not always up-to date!!!!


Bert

Being a CHEAP OLDFART is a GOOD thing!

i have this too, laminated in my wallet...the wallet card, not the cheap old fart,

My Medic-Alert tag is a 2" x 1" "dog tag" and it can hold quite a bit of data. There is an 800 number on it that medical providers can call to get more information, including my doctors' contact numbers. I am able to update the information on-line.



http://www.medicalert.org/

I have diabetes in addition to obstructive sleep apnea. I went with American Medical's online alert. I tried the bracelet but found that it was difficult to put on and take off. I now use the sterling silver necklace with pendant. It has my online medical access number and the phone number for the paramedics to call to see my medical information. I have to go online and enter my medical data and contact numbers. Medic-Alert another option that is more expensive (monthly fee) and they maintain your medical info.

clk

Mitzi wrote:Is there anything that is cheaper? boy they sure are expensive aren't they? don't think I can afford one right now..
Mitzi

Here is a "FREE" Med-Alert card EVERYBODY should carry and even a few copies --- PRINT as many as you want FREE!!
http://www.medids.com/free-id.php

Can you get any-cheeper??


BERT

Mitzi wrote:Is there anything that is cheaper? boy they sure are expensive aren't they? don't think I can afford one right now..
Mitzi

The ones I saw started at $9.95. I know they have some gold ones and watches, etc. Maybe you looked at that page. Here's the page. Scroll down to see the basic models. They look fine to me.

http://www.medicalert.org/home/HomeCata ... g=Standard

I do use one of those medic-alert free cards, too. But I have so many cards in my wallet, they probably couldn't find that very quickly. I need to set up a new system or get a new wallet or get rid of those cards. Only two are credit cards. The other ones multiply .