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Amy Gurowitz

Amy Gurowitz, Health Guide

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Writer, Educational Designer, Non-Profit Founder, Dx in 1988

Destination Unknown: Demystifying Multiple Sclerosis

If you are reading this post, chances are good that you've been diagnosed with MS and have your very own diagnostic tale; a "Where were you when you heard about Kennedy, Lennon, Cobain" story. It's often the first exchange when two people with MS meet.  "Diagnosed, 1988, only took one week after my first symptom," or "Diagnosed last year... Read moreChevron
Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich, Health Guide

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Spasticity and Multiple Sclerosis: Not Just A Knot in the Muscles

The topic of spasticity has been on my mind since I’ve been experiencing it more lately.  Four years ago, I did not understand what was spasticity and what was not.  I complained of really tight muscles to my neurologist who suggested that I exercise more.  His advice was logical but it didn’t directly solve my... Read moreChevron
My Odd Sock

My Odd Sock, Health Guide

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Living with MS since 1996

MS Symptoms: Finding Solutions to Foot Drop

It is time those of us with multiple sclerosis salute the quiet, unassuming symptom known as "foot drop."  While other higher profile subjects (CSSVI, spasticity & bladder function) steal the MS spotlight, the lowly foot drop awkwardly stumbles along like the shy girl at a middle school dance. With foot drop, it is difficult to pick up... Read moreChevron
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Karl

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

I have a blog going about my experiences with PPMS.  http://sufferingandlaughingwithms.blogspot.com/   Thanks guys
Amy Gurowitz

Amy Gurowitz, Health Guide

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Writer, Educational Designer, Non-Profit Founder, Dx in 1988

Life with RRMS: It’s a Variable Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand.

The National MS Society describes an MS attack like this:   An exacerbation of MS (also known as a relapse, attack, or flare-up) causes new symptoms or the worsening of old symptoms. It can be very mild or severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to function at home and at work. No two exacerbations are alike, and symptoms... Read moreChevron

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