Living with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure Disorder
Living with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure Disorder: How MedicAlert Saved My Life When someone has chronic medical conditions and lives alone, it can be scary
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Living with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure Disorder: How MedicAlert Saved My Life When someone has chronic medical conditions and lives alone, it can be scary
You probably think of cortisol as the “fight or flight” hormone that kicks in when you’re stressed. That’s true, but cortisol also has a lot of beneficial functions. It regulates your metabolism, blood pressure, and immune response. People with adrenal insufficiency take medications to replace the hormones, but they
As a woman who has lived with Lupus for over three decades, I am an advocate who is passionate about a variety of healthcare issues. I am personally very concerned that despite advances in healthcare technology I am fighting for access to a comprehensive EMR (Electronic Medical Record) where my team of doctors are
My MedicAlert bracelet has remained on my wrist for the past twenty-one years. It has seen me through every dance performance, breakup, sleepover, and most importantly, allergic reaction. While the styles, allergies, and chain length have changed over the years, one thing remains clear: this bracelet is my lifeline.
Like other boys his age, I’mere loves going to the park, eating spaghetti and fruit, and visiting Disneyland. Nothing stops I’mere from playing an energetic game of hide and seek or enjoying his Sonic toys, not even the seizures he withstands or the bleeding disorder Hemoglobinemia E (HbE). Hemoglobinemia E is an inherited