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Learning to Manage Epilepsy

May 27, 2023
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Diagnosed at the age of 10, Bruno’s been battling his condition for over 30 years. And as you can imagine, living with a chronic medical condition at such an early age, he has overcome many obstacles throughout his life. From managing epilepsy as a child, teenager and young adult, Bruno has faced adversity with strength

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Living with Marfan Syndrome

May 26, 2023
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My story begins with a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome – a rare genetic disorder that causes the connective tissue to weaken. Because this complex condition requires a specialized and experienced approach to care, I make sure to always wear my MedicAlert ID for Marfan’s and keep my membership up to date in case of emergency.

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Winning Against Childhood Epilepsy

May 24, 2023
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At age four, he started to experience seizures that would occur several times each day. When he was diagnosed with epilepsy, his doctor recommended that Connor start to wear a MedicAlert bracelet. His mother, Amy Doran, said that his MedicAlert membership gives her a peace of mind knowing that when they aren’t together

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