A medical ID offers valuable information to first responders in the event of a medical emergency, especially for people with “invisible” health conditions that are not immediately evident. One of these conditions is hypothyroidism, which is most commonly treated by taking levothyroxine. Here’s a quick rundown on how wearing a medical ID can benefit people with hypothyroidism. Myxedema Coma While hypothyroidism is a condition that is generally well-managed with appropriate dosing of levothyroxine, serious consequences can result if the patient …
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Wearing medical bracelets can be helpful for a wide variety of conditions, especially those that are “invisible” or not immediately obvious to a first responder or casual observer. One of …
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 …
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 …