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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Medical Jewellery

Peace of mind for those living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Your medical information. On you. Keeping you safe.

We know that being diagnosed with any of the 13 Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can be overwhelming. Depending on the type of EDS, it may affect you in a number of ways - from hypermobility and skin that can break easily, to digestive problems and fragile blood vessels.

Whilst it is important to be careful about activities that may put you at risk of injury, it's equally important to live an otherwise normal life¹. As a charity, MedicAlert provides the peace of mind to be active and join in, keeping you safe in an emergency.

MedicAlert ID allows access to your medical information, including all conditions, history and any medications you may take.

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Annabelle's Challenge banner, a father dropping off his kid to school whilst she wears a MedicAlert Sports Band

"My MedicAlert bracelet has given me freedom to go off on adventures on my own." - Carolyn Smith

MedicAlert can provide you with peace of mind

Living with EDS

It can be a challenge to deal with so many symptoms at the same time, however, many people learn how to live with EDS to have full and active lives. Improving just the most challenging one or two symptoms can make a big difference to the quality of your life.

Low Risk Activities

Swimming or pilates may be recommended to help you stay fit and healthy.

Resting

Find ways to conserve your energy and pace your activities.

Physiotherapy

Exercises help to strengthen your joints, avoid injuries and manage pain.

Protection

For some activities, appropriate protection can help to reduce strain on joints.

Regular Scans

Scans carried out in hospital can detect problems with internal organs.

Occupational Therapy

Receive advice on daily activities and any equipment that may help.

Adaptations

Helpful items, such as an electric can opener, can reduce the strain on joints.

Counselling

Counselling or CBT may be useful if you're struggling with long-term pain.

Annabelle's Challenge

Annabelles Challenger

Annabelle's Challenge is the UK charity for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Named after Annabelle Griffin, whose story you can find above, they provide support and advice for people living with the condition as well as raising awareness.

We have partnered with the charity, in order to provide their members with free MedicAlert membership for one year as well as a £5 discount towards the first piece of medical ID jewellery.

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What do you need to do to join?

Create account

This provides online access to view and change your record at any time.

Add medical info

Including allergies, conditions, medications, history, documents and contacts.

Choose a medical ID

Our collections include stainless steel, fabric, silicone, silver and gold.

We check your record

Our in-house medical professionals ensure your record is medically sound.

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MedicAlert membership costs less than 10p a day, with a wide range of medical ID jewellery at affordable prices.

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What a fantastic company MedicAlert is! I now feel totally reassured that wherever I am the information needed is always with me.

Gary

MedicAlert is my lifeline in case of an emergency. My family has the peace of mind to know that if anything was to happen to me, I will be in good hands and they would find out immediately. I do enjoy life better knowing that I have this protection and reassurance. Thank you MedicAlert!

Helen

I've had 3 over the years for my long-standing health conditions, and I've always been impressed by the knowledge and helpfulness of the persons on the phone. My new bracelet recently arrived and it is always so reassuring to have it on my wrist. Thank you - and what an important organisation!

MedicAlert member

I have been a member for many years. Decided finally to request a silver bracelet for Christmas which is lovely and well worth the extra money. Ordering was easy on-line and would recommend to anyone. Always feel safer wearing it.

Deborah

I wanted to say a big thank you to Rebecca who sorted out my problem on Friday in a caring and efficient fashion. I had lost my bracelet and was within a few days of flying to Vancouver. My replacement bracelet has been received. Thank you Rebecca.

Betty

References:

¹ NHS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes)