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Lisa Emrich

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posted 05/12/2009, comments (19)

How to Manage Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: The Use of Solumedrol

What is a Relapse? The definition of an MS relapse (or exacerbation) is the sudden onset of new symptoms or worsened symptoms that last for more than 24 hours and is separated from a previous relapse by at least 30 days. It can be very mild or severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to function at home and at work.... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (19)

What Is It Like to Take Oral Prednisone?

I was recently prescribed oral Prednisone to deal with an MS exacerbation and I wanted to tell you all about my experience. What is Prednisone? Prednisone is part of a class of drugs called corticosteroids which also includes Methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone. Corticosteroids are... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/29/2008, comment (1)

Take Me Out of the Steroid Game: Implications for MS and Healthcare

Today I'm a bit sick with a health care problem. It involves baseball players using anabolic steroids in the name of their "professional health care". I'm also sick over Roger Clemons' mother advising him to take Vitamin B12 for "health reasons" and to have his personal trainer Brian McNamee, a non-chiropractic... Read more Chevron

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