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Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers
posted 11/24/2009, comment (1)

On Vacation with MS and RA

Hi All,   So here I am on the coast for a change of scenery, on vacation for this week of Thanksgiving, yet still on the computer.  Gotta love internet access.   I have several thoughts bouncing around in my head.  This past Saturday as I was filming a short video for the How I Fight MS project, I talked about being a... Read moreChevron
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Vicki

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Writer with Progressive MS and severe Osteoporosis
posted 11/23/2009, comments (6)

MS Question of the Week

Is There Anything Funny about MS?Thanksgiving is just three days away, so the obvious question for this day is about gratitude. Back in June, however, Merely Me asked "What are you grateful for today?" That is a great question for each of us to ask ourselves every day. It reminds us that gratitude is important. I recommend we each re-read this... Read moreChevron
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Amy Gurowitz

Amy Gurowitz

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Writer, Instructional Designer, Non-Profit Founder, Dx in 1988
posted 11/11/2009, comments (9)

Living, Learning, Coping

When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on my 20th birthday in 1988, I tried to find answers. At the time, the resources were limited to books and all I found were frightening generalities with words like progressive and degenerative that stopped me in my tracks. Back then, not much was known about MS and without disease modifying drugs of... Read moreChevron
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Merely Me

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I am a mother, a writer, and now an MS patient
posted 10/14/2009, comments (6)

Just one more thing!

Hi everyone!   Don't worry...I am not one for long goodbyes here but did want to tell you one thing.   Miss Vicki Bridges has agreed and with our producer's approval that she will be taking over my question of the week!  Yay!  I can't wait to see what community discussions she thinks up in the next... Read moreChevron
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
posted 04/15/2009, comments (14)

The "MS Hug" Demystified

Suddenly you feel an intense tightening around your chest, along with pain and a burning sensation. You clutch your chest, awash in fear.   If you have never had this experience before, you wonder... is this a heart attack... a panic attack... an asthma attack... and you will definitely want to contact your physician.   But if you... Read moreChevron
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