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Lisa Emrich

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posted 09/01/2009, comments (37)

Mood Swings, Medication, and Multiple Sclerosis

This post is for the women living with MS and the caregivers who live with the women living with MS. (are you with me so far?) Today, I’d like to talk about premenstrual syndrome, emotional volatility, and multiple sclerosis. Men, you may want to stick around for this discussion; it just might affect you too. There... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 12/07/2008, comments (15)

Optimism and Realism: In Perfect Balance

The issue of optimism and keeping a positive state of mind comes up often in discussions of multiple sclerosis, and it always makes me cringe. Gives me a knot right in my stomach.I have a very positive attitude about my MS, but I am also a realist. I am not prone to flights of fancy that I can control this disease through positive thoughts. I do... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/04/2008, comments (3)

A Daughter's View of MS... "You've Got to See it for Yourself"

She's a twenty year old college student whose mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just shy of five years ago. I asked her to tell me about MS from her perspective.She recalled her first thoughts when she heard about the diagnosis, “Oh, well.... this really sucks.” Up to that point, she just thought that mom was weak and run... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/02/2008, comments (4)

Time in New England: Multiple Sclerosis Takes a Holiday

Every Thanksgiving for the last five years, Jake and I have traveled to New England to break bread with some of my extended family. Because individual family members are scattered around the country, it takes awhile to make the rounds, and we only get to see some people once a year. The drive to New England is a long one, anywhere from nine to... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 09/16/2008, comments (10)

Shock, Anger, Denial - Common Reactions to a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

The diagnosis of a life-changing and unpredictable disease, such as multiple sclerosis, often brings with it a myriad of initial reactions, including shock, fear, anger, relief, denial, and disbelief. Each of these reactions are common and completely normal. I often share with newbie MSers that the first year for me was the... Read more Chevron

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