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Lene Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer
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10 Grassroots Advocates for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many people who live with rheumatoid arthritis are engaged in advocacy and raising awareness in one way or another. Many more want to get involved, but have limited energy or don’t know what to do. As part of our celebration of Arthritis Awareness Month, we wanted to profile a number of people who have found various ways, big and small, to... Read moreChevron
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Marcia Purse

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I'm single, living alone, and currently coping well with my BP.
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My Longest Hypomanic Episode

It was 18 years ago, and I had hit bottom. Paralyzed by depression, ridden with guilt over being unable to get out of it and suffering high anxiety because of the guilt, I told my counselor that I really didn't know what to do. Over the years I'd developed a slew of tricks to get myself moving again - but this time they'd all failed. I was in... Read moreChevron
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Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Medication Changes to Consider During the Summer

Warm summer temperatures, more hours of daylight and plenty of distractions means one thing: its summertime and you are feeling a little better. Chronic pain usually feels less intense, less debilitating when winter releases its cold grip. Muscle, joints and nerves work best during the warm months of the year. That means you might be able to do... Read moreChevron
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Eileen Bailey

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Some Blood Pressure Medications May Help Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Certain blood pressure medications have been found to decrease symptoms of PTSD by up to 30 percent according to a study published in the May, 2012 issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Two types of medications, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were found to help.   ACE Inhibitors   ACE... Read moreChevron
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Cathy

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I have had MS for 25+ years and am a trained Peer Resource for Shared Solutions for Copaxone. I am a recent graduate of the Alfus Patient Advocate Certificate Program from The University of Miami. My mission is to "pay it forward" by helping others with MS and other autoimmune diseases.
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MS: Beating the Heat and Humidity of Summer!

All winter I wait until the blooms begin to bud and the warm weather arrives.  I love sitting outside enjoying the stillness of nature – flowers, birds, and my cats lazily sleeping on our deck in the sunshine.  I sometimes reminisce about the lazy summer days of my youth, when I bicycled around town, ran through our sprinkler with... Read moreChevron
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