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beth1965
beth1965 Member Posts: 455
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Hi i had a bilateral mastectomy and all lymph nodes out one side. Do i need to get a medic alert bracelet? As prevention for lymphedema or wait until i am sure i have it.

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited April 2012

    My RO sent me to a LE PT before I started radiation (I didn't have nodes removed but she was aggressively radiating my axilla and supraclavicular nodes on my right). Part of the preventive steps the LE PT said was to get a medic alert bracelet.



    So, I think it's a good idea in the preventive steps.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited April 2012

    beth - I had a node dissection and did develop mild LE on that side.  I do have a bracelet but before I engraved it I called my son, who is a fireman/EMT, and asked him if he knew what lymphedema was.  He said that he did not.  I engraved my bracelet with "no needles/BP/IV right arm" so there would be no confusion.  I also have a Road ID, which is a rubber bracelet with a stainless steel tab with the same info.  I use that when I exercise - it is like a Livestrong bracelet.  Since a needle stick or BP cuff can possibly cause lymphedema it would be wise to be preventive.

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  • beth1965
    beth1965 Member Posts: 455
    edited April 2012

    Thanks Reesie and Specialk- I have bought a medic alert bracelt today and getting it engraved this week. I appreciate your opinions and info. I am also going to look for a rubber one too.

    Its a good idea about engraving exactly what instructions i need followed. It actually did not occur to me someone might not be familar with my needs but now its been brought up i can see many people being confused through the years as i have already met many hospital staff who did not know whatr to do.

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  • Nordy
    Nordy Member Posts: 2,106
    edited April 2012

    My favorite bracelets are at creative medical. Let me find the link....



    http://www.creativemedicalid.com/

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited April 2012

    Thanks for bringing this up. My bracelet broke about a month ago and I was too lazy to order another one. Just did, finally, yesterday. Caryn

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  • linnyhopp
    linnyhopp Member Posts: 567
    edited April 2012

    Nordy ~ Thanks a lot for the info on the Creative Medical ID website.  Great looking bracelets that actually can pass as jewelry you might "want" to wear! 

    Special K ~ The above mentioned website actually has you wording as a recommended one for BC bracelets.  I was going to write your suggestion down, but since they have it on their website I won't have to strain my chemo brain!   Linda

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited April 2012

    I bought mine online but had picked up a flier with the company name at my pharmacy.

    I bought the cheapest and wear it all the time, maybe I will splurge for a good one some day

    it also helps to remind me to remind the nurses when blood draw is taken

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  • Mooleen
    Mooleen Member Posts: 185
    edited April 2012

    Thanks for the info. I just ordered one for myself.

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