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Lisa Leslie

I am a wife and mom to an 18 and 15 year old and a 4 year old Shihpoo, Coco. I have Multiple Sclerosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Hypoglycemia, Asthma, and Polycystic Ovary Disease. I still have a positive attitude - it is the best medicine. :)

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How has MS affected my life?

I often get asked, "How does MS affect your life?" I always thought that was a doubled edged sword, depending on the day. Yesterday I was tired, today I feel great, who knows what tomorrow will bring, or even later today for that matter. The simple answer was always that "I try not to let it." (The equal to saying "fine" when someone asks you how... Read more Chevron

posted 01/31/2012, comments (0)|

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James Thompson MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

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Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That Remains Difficult to Understand

Each year I see hundreds of new patients with complaints of hives and swelling. Hives are intensely itchy skin rashes that resemble welts and can occur anywhere on the body. They typically arise without warning and about half the time, are accompanied by angioedema, a deeper swelling in the skin. "Urticaria" is the technical term for hives. These... Read more Chevron

posted 01/27/2012, comments (2)|

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Cathy

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I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Don't They Understand What I Am Going Through?

Rheumatoid arthritis and I have been in a relationship for eight years now. The first year was rough as we got to know each other. In fact, it kind of reminds me of the relationships I see now between the teenagers in my kid's circle of friends. There was a lot of crying, lots of yelling, and lots of misunderstandings. Like a... Read more Chevron

posted 01/17/2012, comments (17)|

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mamalu

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I am 50, have migraines for 35 years. Been to many Drs.

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Occipital Decompression surgery

Just an update I had the occipital decpmression surgery Monday Dec 5th Dr. Ducic. I went into surgery with an 8 day migraine and came out with incision pain. I have been resting and I was free from migraine pain for 9 days. I got a mild headache/migraine last evening and took meds and it went away. This is all to soon for an outcome but dr is very... Read more Chevron

posted 12/15/2011, comments (3)|

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SecretlyScared124

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Just Diagnosed, Scared out of my mind, and in need of a friend.

I was diagnosed with herpes 3 days ago. I just got out of a 3 year relationship with my first love. And right away I met an older man who went to extremes to treat me better than anyone ever has and quickly I fell in love with him. I had just got tested before him and I had nothing. Unfortunately I believed him when he told me that he loved me and... Read more Chevron

posted 10/04/2011, comment (1)|

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