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Mandy Crest

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (5)

MS Goes to the Office (Will the Real Tim Conway Please Stand Up)

Life at the office can get interesting when you bring MS to work.I spend four hours a day at my office job. I'm very fortunate that my MS is accepted as part of the package. My co-workers get it. They've seen me fairly skip down the hallway and they've seen me when I can barely put one foot in front of the other. They're not surprised when I am... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/28/2008, comments (3)

Employment Pains

One often hears that employers may be unsympathetic toward the employee with a disease, but it just never quite sinks in until you run right up against it. I had already begun to have problems with my workplace in the last year, yet I continued to believe that these were just temporary misunderstandings that needed only to... Read more Chevron

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Married with two teenagers. Working full time. Diagnosed in 2003.

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (7)

Knowing my rights

Even the best workplaces don't always do the right thing. I work at a great place and am appreciative of that. But when my annual review mentioned my MS-related absences, I objected. I've been pretty open at work about having MS. When I needed to use my cane one day at work, I didn't want to play coy. Everyone asked me what was wrong. I... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Who do you tell? When and Why? - Part 2 The Middle Realm

Telling people that you have Multiple Sclerosis is a very personal choice. For some, it flows naturally from their lips without hesitation. For some, it is a secret which they hold close to the breast. In Part 1, I discussed telling those people closest to you - family members, other doctors, perhaps your best friend. Ultimately each... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Shifting Gears

I'm in a new phase of my working life that is taking some adjustment. I've always been a high achiever and have gotten a thrill out of taking on multiple new projects and racing them to completion. Not anymore. MS has slowed me down and has made me approach work differently. Mentally, I can't juggle many things anymore. I'm forgetful. I get... Read more Chevron

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