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Paula Burgess

posted 05/15/2008, comments (2)

What does MS "look like?"

Define the word.............. "Sick" OMG you dont look like you have anything wrong with you..especially MS" I am so tired of what people perceive someone with MS to HAVE to look like..Yes I do take very good care of myself, no I dont look "Sick" but what do they know.I just get dirty looks and people making underlying comments... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2008, comment (1)

"Handicapped Accessible" Promises Fall Short

When is a "handicapped accessible" hotel room not handicapped accessible? What if you can manage to get in the room, but not use the bathroom? Would you find that acceptable? If you are in a wheelchair, you don't expect life to be simple, but you should be able to expect a reasonable level of accommodation when something is designated as... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (3)

My daughter and MS

I was thinking about this disease and my daughter. I know that it hasn't been proven that MS is a genetic disorder but many times if someone in the family has it there is a greater chance that others in the family can also get it. And it is more common in women than men. I know of someone that has MS, as well as her mother... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

Out of the MS Guilt Trip Rises Hope

How about a helping of guilt with your multiple sclerosis?As far as I know, we have done nothing to create the MS which has unceremoniously barged into our lives. There is no evidence that it is caused by lifestyle or bad choices. It just “is what it is,” one of those curve balls that life throws your way, and you either handle it well... Read more Chevron

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Kristin

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posted 05/09/2008, comments (3)

My 5-year old shot me up

No, I am not talking about a video game. Last week, after weeks of asking, I let my oldest "push the button" and give me my shot in my leg. Talk about being proud! She had asked to give me the shot when I was taking my Avonex. I told her that would be awhile but when I had to switch to Rebif, with the auto-inject, her wish became more... Read more Chevron

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