Some types of seizures—temporary abnormal electrical signals in the brain that cause physical and emotional changes— can cause you to lose consciousness and be unable to advocate for yourself. Under those circumstances, wearing a medical ID can save your life by providing first responders with vital information about your health history. Here’s a quick rundown on how to choose your medical ID. Picking the Right ID The most important part is to pick an ID that you will be comfortable …
Category: Rare Diseases
Ehlers Danlos syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that affects the entire body. According to the National Library of Medicine, an estimated 1 in 5000 people have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, …
What is Hashimoto’s Disease? Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 5 in 100 people in the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Your immune system mistakes …
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to American Thyroid Association, over 20 million Americans are affected by a thyroid disease. The thyroid is a gland that located in the …
Factor V Leiden is one of the most common bleeding disorders. Because it’s not a visible condition, wearing a factor V Leiden medical alert bracelet can be critical in alerting …
Anemia, also known as low hemoglobin, is a condition in which one does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry sufficient amounts of oxygen to the body’s tissues. …
If you or a loved one has epilepsy , you may be wondering if living alone with epilepsy is possible or even safe. Fortunately, it is possible for someone living …
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease related to the mucus and sweat glands, also affecting the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. There are various important safety considerations …
Lana wears a medical alert ID for Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Living with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all these years, I know that I need to be on top …
A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition. In an emergency, it can easily and effectively communicate a chronic disease, such as Lupus, to first responders. …
A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition such as Multiple Sclerosis. Photo credit: Kiki Charles The hardest thing for me about multiple sclerosis (MS) …