Hi does any one have a medical alert braclet because they are on HD

[supernan56]

[RunningPete]

I had a MedicAlert bracelet while I had a transplant, and got it changed when I went on PD. It costs about £30/year, but it gives you piece of mind. Check out medicalert.org.uk, but there are other organisations that have similar products.

[poppydolly]

i was given one of those popular plastic/rubber bands by my dialysis unit. it is red and has "fistula right arm" and "no BP testing/needles in this arm" written on it in white. I am very glad I have it because I was getting paranoid about forgetting to tell nurses etc or perhaps not being to tell them because I am really ill or unconsious

[mickw]

Hi Superman56, if you do get a medical alert Medical Alert Bracelet just make sure if you have a fistula in your wrist it`s not to tight,

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My dialysis unit supplied me with a simple but good idea which I think has been supplied by the kidney association. It is quite simply a purple wristband which has printed on it - no bp/needles. Fistula left arm (as this is the arm that my fistula is on) also available with fistula right arm. Makes people aware if you are ill or something but such a simple idea.

[daisy64]

Hi

Yes my partner bought one for a pound from the renal clinic.

[supernan56]

Thanks for all your replies