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Seamus
I joined MedicAlert mainly because I have a Medical Condition called Myasthenia Gravis. It is a rare condition. There are many symptoms that can be mistaken for everyday situation such as being drunk. Sometimes I become dis-orientated, my speech may slur and I am unsteady on my feet. Before being diagnosed a lot of my friends thought I was drunk when they saw me trying to cross a road. The condition prevents the use of voluntary muscles. The immune system see the messages from my brain to the muscles as a foreign body and it prevents them getting through. To prevent this happening my immune system has been turned off.
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Sonja
I have been a Medic Alert member for almost 20 years after I had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin. About 10 years ago my ID bracelet broke and I have been carrying it around in my purse thinking that I would get round to fixing it one day.
Tess
Katelyn, 3, diagnosed with Nephrotic Kidney Syndrome, relies on a MedicAlert bracelet for emergency support due to improper kidney function and steroid treatment, impacting her behavior.
Lesley
A life-threatening accident led me to join Medic Alert after breaking my foot and experiencing anaphylactic shock during surgery due to anesthetic allergies. Thanks to my Medic Alert, medical professionals are now aware of my allergies, potentially saving my life in case of emergencies.