Myasthenia Gravis Medical Bracelet

Myasthenia Gravis Alert Medical ID Bracelet

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body, including the arms and legs. 

A typical characteristic of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that worsens after periods of activity and improves after periods of rest.  Certain muscles such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression are often involved in the disorder.  The muscles that control breathing and neck and limb movements may also be affected.

There is no known cure but with therapies most cases of myasthenia gravis are not as "grave" as the name implies.  Available treatments can control symptoms and often allow people to have a relatively high quality of life.  Most individuals with the condition have a normal life expectancy.

What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

Although myasthenia gravis may affect any skeletal muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and swallowing are most frequently affected.  The onset of the disorder may be sudden and symptoms often are not immediately recognized as myasthenia gravis.

In most cases, the first noticeable symptom is weakness of the eye muscles.  In others, difficulty swallowing and slurred speech may be the first signs.  The degree of muscle weakness involved in myasthenia gravis varies greatly among individuals, ranging from a localized form limited to eye muscles (ocular myasthenia), to a severe or generalized form in which many muscles—sometimes including those that control breathing—are affected.

Symptoms may include:

• drooping of one or both eyelids (ptosis)
• blurred or double vision (diplopia) due to weakness of the muscles that control eye movements
• a change in facial expression
• difficulty swallowing
• shortness of breath
• impaired speech (dysarthria)
• weakness in the arms, neck, hands, fingers and legs.

What is a myasthenic crisis?

A myasthenic crisis is a medical emergency that occurs when the muscles that control breathing weaken to the point where individuals require a ventilator to help them breathe.

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people with myasthenia gravis experience at least one myasthenic crisis.  This condition usually requires immediate medical attention and may be triggered by infection, stress, surgery, or an adverse reaction to medication.  However, up to one-half of people may have no obvious cause for their myasthenic crisis.  Certain medications have been shown to cause myasthenia gravis. However, sometimes these medications may still be used if it is more important to treat an underlying condition.

It is important to have this condition displayed to first responders in an emergency in case you are having trouble communicating.

Retail Customers: Why Choose Mediband?

• Comfortable and Easy to Wear.

Medical wristbands come in a variety of sizes. They won’t irritate or chafe your skin. Therefore, you can feel free to wear them at all times. In fact, you may not even notice you’re wearing it.

• Strong and Durable Silicone Material.

Next, each medical band is made from medical grade silicone. This material is built to last. And that means you won’t have to worry about breaking it, losing it, and other problems.

• Clear and Easy to Read Text.

Our bracelets clearly display “Alert! Myasthenia Gravis” in clear text. Medical staff will have no problem reading this text. And that will ensure you’ll get the proper care in any emergency situation.

• Low Prices with Quick Delivery.

Mediband wants everyone to have the medical wristbands they need for their safety. This is why we work hard to keep our prices low.

We also provide volume discounts for bulk orders. This makes them great for doctor’s offices, pharmacies, oncology departments, and more. Furthermore, our shipping options can get your wristbands to your door the next day.

• Simple and Safe.

Mediband wristbands give you a simple and easy way to improve your safety. Just one wristband provides helpful warnings when you can’t speak because of an emergency. It’s the perfect way to protect yourself no matter what happens.

Medical Organisations: Improve Patient Care with Mediband.

Mediband Myasthenia Gravis and medical ID bracelets are a great item to stock in an office or a doctor's surgery. Doctors can help their patients to feel a little safer with these wristbands.

Mediband offers products for all sorts of conditions. Also, it’s an easy way for care givers to improve their patient care.

These wristbands are great for all of these places:

• Pharmacies.
• Hospitals.
• Oncology Departments.
• Doctor’s Offices.

Mediband: Making Safety Easy for You.

A Mediband medical ID bracelet ensures you’ll always get the right care when you need it.

Whether you're a patient or a medical facility, order your myasthenia gravis bracelets today. You’ll love how easy it is to stay protected no matter what happens.

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