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Lisa Emrich

Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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Love: With and Without Disease

When I met Rob over 6 years ago, I did not ‘have’ MS nor RA. I was just a regular, seemingly heathy, person who was ready to meet someone. Although my medical records did have hints of what was to come, I carried no significant diagnoses. We were set up on a blind date through a local dating service. Rob’s life... Read more Chevron

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Embalmed by Depression

When I was fully embalmed by depression, everything was an insurmountable obstacle. The dishes piled high in the sink, the over-flowing ashtray, houseplants desperate for a drink, the cell phone's ring, opening the mail -- it all just sat there and called me lazy and despicable. And I agreed. For one thing, the medications... Read more Chevron

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My Bariatric Life

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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

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Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

So here we are, managing a precarious balance between what was then and what is now. We are still fragile at this point, and a spill might land us anywhere between a chipped ego or a burning wreck of our self-esteem. After all, each of us is different. Tough as leather here, tender to the touch there. We are excited, and we are... Read more Chevron

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Intent on Living Life To The Fullest

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Move Over RA: Spring Makeover Time

As I write about my hopes for a Spring Makeover, there is snow covering the ground, and the wind is howling. It is cold. I am tired of the cold, so I am turning my thoughts to the promise of Spring. The hope of Spring is inspiring me to start a makeover program for myself. I have trouble staying on course for too long, so I am hoping for... Read more Chevron

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Tomorrow I get Botox for migraine treatment

Tomorrow is the big day: I get my first Botox treatment from my pain management doctor. I'm nervous, but anxious to find out the results of the treatment. I'll post again once I'm home, rested, etc. I'm glad I had other posts from the My Migraine Connection community to read so I know what to expect. The one side effect the doctor mention is that... Read more Chevron

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