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After transplant or while on dialysis does anyone have a medical ID bracelet? Like the kinds that alert if you have a severe allergy or the like and are not able to communicate? If so, where did you get it?

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Palmtreeguy

I bought and wear one - Went to GOOGLE where there are many advertised. Mine is a soft, rubberized black band, with medical info/emergency contact - notes that I have had a kidney transplant and on immune suppressants. The red medical sign is rather small but can be readily read.

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Warrior1211

I have one too. I got mine at Amazon. Mine is silver- like. I may get a silicone later which is from Amazon as well.

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bluekidney

I had one from when I was on dialysis alerting of my fistula on the right hand. I bought mine at Lauren’s Hope they have beautiful bracelets that don’t necessarily look like a medical alert bracelet. I need to replace my old one.

laurenshope.com/

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Alfredmynewkidney in reply tobluekidney

I just ordered one from here. I was able to use my HSA! Can't wait to get it!

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OperationKidney

Yes. I found mine online but it's one of those that is metal and tends to pull on hairs. I'd Google it or look for one on Amazon.

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OperationKidney in reply toOperationKidney

I'd also like to add that I'm in EMS so these bracelets are super helpful and I highly recommend them to anyone & everyone who has any kind of chronic illness or allergy.

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Kidney2014

I got a sterling silver medical ID bracelet from James Avery. It has the Staff of Asclepius as the medical symbol. On the back side, I had engraved “Kidney Transplant” and included my nephrologist’s phone number for emergency. That’s what my neph suggested, especially if limited on characters for engraving.

I wear it when I travel.

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Transplant314

I bought a couple on Amazon. You can find them in many designs. Not your old fashioned medical bracelet anymore. You can also customize the alert part. Mine said transplant and on immunosuppressants.

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CA_Coast

I use a Road ID one on my Fitbit

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horsie63 in reply toCA_Coast

I have a Road ID I used when I did trail runs so if I was injured the people would know I have thyroid disease. The CKD came much later. I'll keep all of these in mind for when/if I get a transplant/dialysis. Thank you all.

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morwebber4me

I bought mine online at the MedicAlert Foundation. The top line says Kidney Transplant, the next line says Immnosuppressed. the 3rd line are my other issues.

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