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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (4)

FDA, Social Media, and Pharmaceutical Advertising

I’m looking for your thoughts and opinions on a matter which may directly impact us as patients and the manner in which we get information. This Thursday and Friday (November 12-13, 2009), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a public hearing “on how pharmaceutical companies use the web and social-media tools to... Read more Chevron

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Amy Gurowitz

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

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (13)

Question of the Week: Blue Plate Special

Living with MS can be very bizarre. We each have a completely different menu of symptoms. And like any good 24-hour diner you can get any thing at any time – from grilled cheese to lobster. My special of the day is a warm bowl of dizziness with a side spasticity. What’s on your plate?

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Vicki

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Writer with Progressive MS and severe Osteoporosis

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (0)

Mobility Aids and MS:Public Transportation and Your Wheelchair

Using a wheelchair, scooter or power chair provides enhanced mobility in and around the house. Sometimes wheelchair users want to go further — across town, across the country or around the world — and the wheelchair has to go, too. Transporting the wheeler and wheelchair is a challenge not met without accommodations. Options are public... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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I am a mother, a writer, and now an MS patient

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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 more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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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 more Chevron

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