The recent devastation created by the Southern California wildfires highlights the importance of planning ahead (as much as possible) for managing your medical needs in the wake of a crisis. So, we’ve gathered some expert preparation tips and ideas for what to keep in an emergency supply kit. Creating Your Emergency Medical Plan The Centers… Continue reading Natural Disaster Preparedness: Critical Steps for Managing Medical Needs During and After Weather Events
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Putting together an MS emergency bag: What’s on your must-have list?
From managing incontinence to temperature changes and sudden muscle weakness, many people living with MS have items they can’t live without. Some PatientsLikeMe members have started carrying an emergency bag with all the essentials to deal with inconvenient MS curveballs. Check out their suggestions: Instant ice packs Mint gum (helps one member “cool down”) Change… Continue reading Putting together an MS emergency bag: What’s on your must-have list?