Hi,How are you?
You know that is a good idea.I have about 4 medical conditions I'd have to fit on there somehow.How big are those things anyway?Are we supposed to put our medical conditions or the inportant/dangerous medications we take for them?If we put the medications,will they be mistaken for allergies/adverse reactions to first aid givers? A very good thing to know,JennyMay.Thanks.

I have one that opens up and has a piece of paper in it.. lots of room to write whatever. Having said that, it has opened up and i lost the paper. I don't suggest them. Good idea, though.

I have one that says "see wallet card" so as long as I carry my wallet I'm okay...

I got a red rubber one stamped with the word Coumadin on it. It cost $3.00 on Ebay and $2.00 to ship. It is like the Lance Armstrong Live Strong braclets. Great to wear when you are working out.

DVT-ON COUMIDIN

http://www.alertmedicalbracelets.com/alertmedicalbracelets/home.html

Here is a site that actually make pretty cute medical alert bracelets. They area bit expensive but since I will be wearing one for life I figured I would splurge. They actually have interchangeable bands so you can change up the look, Mine says:
(front)
My name
Facttor V Leiden
Homozygous
On Warfarin
5.0 to 7.5 mg/day
(on back)
ER Contact
Husbands name
His phone #
Sons phone #
PCN Allergy

So there is plenty of room for the engraving but the actual tag is not big or bulky. The actual medical symbol can be pink, blue or purple, black, or red. I chose pink. There are lots of choices of colors for the beads and crystals and use gold, silver or a decent looking sterling which is the most economical. They have a smokey quartz and gold bracelet that I really like but too expensive for me. The one I bought is hematite and silver Bali beads with the sterling tag. Its kind of neutral and goes with most things. I chose not to say I have DVT because I may not have one in a year or so (hoping) but will always have the clotting disorder so I would guess they would check for DVT in an emergency. :)

On Warfarin

Wow Cegee, you did get a lot of info on yours. Mine says Factor 5 Leiden Thrombophilia On Coumadin.
I also have a wallet card that is more specific with emergency contacts and my ever-changing dose. Mine is a basic stainless steel bracelet with the symbol - the cute bracelets are nice but I felt they could be overlooked as just "regular" jewelry.
I was looking into the ones crazymamma mentioned as they are better for when you don't plan on having your wallet with you - like when you go rock climbing or hang-gliding or cliff-diving. You can probably fit your entire medical history in it.

I found a medical alert necklace on ebay for 16.99 including shipping. The man who makes them puts whatever you want on the back in black print. Mine says, " On Coumadin On Blood Thinner On Synthroid"...just in case someone doesn't know what Coumadin is. My doctor insisted that I get one. I put it on right after my hose in the morning and take it off right before my hose at night. I wear it under my shirt. The chain is like a dogtag chain, stainless steel with a medical alert symbol on the front.

Hi, I ordered a tag on Ebay. Thought I'd make a bracelet with it as a charm but it's too big for that so I've put it on my car keys. I've read that it's best to say 'taking' or 'on' rather than just the medication as emergency helpers could get confused whether it's a warning that you're on it or allergic to it. BIG difference.
So I put:

On anticoagulants
INR 2-3
ICE (partner's mobile number)

That's all the info they need for an emergency.

Once I've been to see the specialist and had length of treatment etc. confirmed I'm thinking of splashing out on a pretty bracelet, too :-)

Medic Alert bracelets are what I consider as an essential to have when taking a blood thinner, or having an allergy such as Penicillin,or a medical condition such as a DVT etc. I got mine through medicalert.org They enscribe your condition and/or medication and also have 24 hour access phone number on the back of the bracelet so that your medical information can be retrieved instantly, including your contacts (spouse, parents) so that if you are injured or found unconscious they can also get in touch with loved ones.

I've worked with these bracelets several times in my past from being a nurse and they save lives!

I hope this was helpful.

I have a stainless steel bangle bracelet with the red medical alert symbol on the front and ANTICOAGULANTS on the back.

Got mine on the net -is reak pretty with beading and a charm, lots of room for engraving says COUMADIN
ASTHMA
MED. ALLERGIES
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
HX PE
I like the idea of saying "on" coumadin- will have to do that on my next one!
Blessings, Teri

lol laura. If i go cliff climbing etc i will need more than a medical bracelet.. if you do get one that opens be aware that they open when you dont want them too also!!