Conditions: Complex Migraines and Vestibular Dysfunction

Wears: Cheetah Print Persona Bracelet and Classic Bracelet (Stainless Steel)

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“My condition can look like a stroke, but MedicAlert helps make sure people know what’s really happening.”

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A Member’s Story of Living with Complex Migraines

Jasmine Buckley-Prentice, known on TikTok and Instagram as @dontsharecake, is a stay-at-home mum of two and a content creator who shares honest, relatable glimpses into life with chronic illness, motherhood, and rediscovering her confidence.

After dedicating the past six years to raising her children, Jasmine began building her social media presence as a way to create something for herself alongside family life. What started as a small goal quickly turned into a powerful moment of community support, as thousands rallied behind her, helping her reach new milestones and proving what’s possible with the right encouragement.

Through humour, honesty, and vulnerability, @dontsharecake is creating a space where others feel understood, especially those navigating invisible illnesses.

Life with complex migraines and vestibular dysfunction

For Jasmine, her condition is unpredictable and often misunderstood. Her migraines don’t just mean headaches - they can mimic the symptoms of a stroke, including slurred speech, facial drooping, and numbness down one side of her body.

Alongside this, she lives with vestibular dysfunction (PPPD), which affects her balance and leaves her feeling disoriented like waking up unsteady every day.

These symptoms can be frightening, especially in public. Jasmine has experienced medical episodes outside the home multiple times - situations that can feel vulnerable when others don’t understand what’s happening.

Despite this, she is determined not to let her condition define her life. Instead, @dontsharecake uses her platform to raise awareness and show the reality behind chronic illness - balancing the difficult moments with humour, resilience, and honesty.

Finding her voice again

After years focused on raising her family, Jasmine began exploring something just for herself and TikTok became that outlet. What started as a single post turned into a wave of support, reminding her of her own potential and opening up new opportunities.

Now, she’s embracing the journey,  learning as she goes, sharing her story, and building a platform that connects with thousands of people who relate to her experiences. Through @dontsharecake, she’s showing that growth can happen at any stage of life.

Why MedicAlert matters to Jasmine

For Jasmine, MedicAlert provides reassurance in moments where she may not be able to speak for herself. Because her symptoms can closely resemble a stroke, having her condition clearly communicated is crucial in an emergency.

Her MedicAlert ID ensures that first responders can quickly understand what’s happening, access her full medical record, and contact the 24/7 emergency helpline for further information.

She also carries an emergency card with key details, including her role as the primary caregiver to her two young children - something that brings her additional peace of mind.

For Jasmine, it’s about feeling safer, more prepared, and more in control - even when her condition is not.

“Having something that explains everything for me, when I can’t, makes me feel so much more at ease.