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Susan Cagley

I have had ms for the last 20 years. A mother of 2 daughters.

posted 08/29/2008, comments (2)

Here it goes my MS honors.

The last 19 years of my life I have lived with MS. It started when I was young but the worse of it come a live when I started working in the heat of a press room of cleaners. I started feeling bad at work one day. I thought maybe it was just the heat from the room or maybe the heat out side mixed with inside. I went on a deliver to take shits to... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 07/19/2008, comments (0)

Summertime, And The Living Is...

Summertime, And The Living Is… Yes, it is Summertime, and I remember when the living was easy. It doesn' t seem that long ago, but when I think of how different I look at the hot summer now I can hardly believe what a beach bum I was. I grew up on Long Island, about 50 miles east of... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Kantor

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posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

Keeping Cool in the Summer Swelter

Hot … hot … hot!!! The summer brings with it the 4th of July, hot dogs, fireworks … and sweltering heat. People who have MS know all too well that summer can be a difficult time because of the heat and its effects on the symptoms of MS. So what is going on and is there anything to do about it? Just like you can take... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Gross

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posted 07/02/2008, comments (6)

Fatigue and Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue or tiredness is extremely common in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is an important cause of disability. The mechanism for this symptom is incompletely understood. Suffice it to say that the complaint is multifactorial and related to pro-inflammatory chemicals, neuro-hormonal activity and where relevant,... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 03/24/2008, comment (1)

Don't Lose Your Cool in the Summer Heat!

Spring is beckoning! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and, in some parts of the country, the heat is already on. With open arms, we welcome in this season of rebirth. Spring, with its spirit of renewal, uplifts the heart and mind. Not far behind spring come the hot, humid days of summer. We all know the rules of summer. Limit exposure... Read more Chevron

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