Why You Should Wear a Medic Alert Bracelet

Medical identification jewelry are worn by people who have a chronic condition such as hemiplegic migraine. This type of medical ID bracelet is either engraved or uploaded with your health details so that first responders can see it in the event of an emergency, then administer the correct treatment. I started wearing a Medic Alert Bracelet after I began having blackouts during my hemiplegic migraine.

I remember a scary incident I experienced at a Wegmans grocery store when my Medic Alert bracelet was a life saver! On that particular day, I knew I didn't feel right before I left the house, but decided to go anyway. (Never do this, listen to your body)!!! By the time I got to Wegmans and walked into the store, I started having a blackout. I was trying to get the attention of someone to help me. I couldn't see and I started to lose the ability to speak. I also started to lose my balance and was concerned I would soon pass out. The only thing I could manage to do was to put my arm out with my my bracelet. Fortunately, after a few minutes, which felt like hours to me, someone saw I needed help, and called 911. After that incident, I never leave my house again without my ID bracelet!

On the back of my ID bracelet, I have engraved my Name, Hemiplegic Migraine, and an Emergency Number. There are many different designs to choose from. There are also many places to purchase Medic Alert bracelets including Amazon (which is where I got mine)!, Laurenshope.com, and Americanmedical-id.com to name a few.

Wearing a Medic Alert Bracelet can alert others about your condition when you are in an emergent situation. First responders will then know what treatment to administer. It can also help calm fears of being out and having a hemiplegic migraine knowing you have identification. If you do not have a Medic Alert bracelet, consider getting one today!