Hi PFM,

In my experience, the purpose of getting bracelets for E is to warn others. The purpose is so that others know an ambulance doesn't need to be contacted every time a seizure hits. Paramedics are to be contacted if a person doesn't re-gain consciousness between seizures or if the seizures last longer than 5 minutes (where the person with E is unconscious continuously).

If your seizures are still being diagnosed as non-epileptic, then getting a bracelet may not be the best move for you. It may be most helpful for people to call 911 if/when a sz strikes again, so tests are more conclusive.

The bracelets aren't real cheap, imo. They've got some real cute ones out there though. It is nice that your co-workers are supportive of you, rather than freaked out by possible "E". I've seen lots of people react in the negative way ~ so it's nice to hear a positive story.

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