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Chronic Illness Survival Pack

Water bottle – to take medications

Daily Medicine – sticking to a schedule even when you’re not home.

Emergency Medicine – in case of a really bad symptom or flare-up

Insurance Card and Emergency Numbers – for all the doctors appointments and ER visits

Hygiene products – for a compromised immune system

Music – for a pick-me-up on bad days

Snack – to take with meds or keep blood sugar up

Sweater – for unexpected temperature changes

Lozenges or Peppermints – for taming nausea and acid reflux

What would you add?

Originally published: May 19, 2017
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