Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Lisa Emrich's Posts

Increased Risk of Fracture in MS Patients

A recent study confirms that patients with multiple sclerosis have an increased risk of fractures and broken bones.  Researchers analyzed hospital records and death certificates using an English national linked Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) database covering the population of England of about 50 million people during the years 1999-2010.... Read moreChevron

Early Voting, Disability and Caregivers

With only six days remaining until the presidential election, political ads are practically impossible to avoid.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could exempt yourself from being bombarded with the ads and endless phone calls?  Yesterday, I drove to a local government center and exercised my right to vote...early.  Although it... Read moreChevron

MS was a Guest, Not the Star, of the Wedding

Whoohoo, Rob and I have been married now for nine days!  The wedding was beautiful and it was wonderful getting to see so many people who are special to us in one place at one time.  I was thrilled that our immediate families were able to travel, some from great distances, to be with us.  That was the best wedding gift of all. Both... Read moreChevron

Pain Medication for MS: Question of the Week

Have you ever found yourself too low on medication and skimped until you could get a new prescription?  I have. This summer I had failed to get in one more refill on a prescription of gabapentin before it expired.  I found myself counting out the remaining capsules, counting the days until my next neuro appointment, and rationing what I... Read moreChevron

Stress and MS: Cognitive Reframing and Stress Reduction

When faced with stress, effective coping skills are your way to staying above the fray.  Stress itself is not necessarily bad.  But an individual's perception and respond to a stressful event is very important. General stress management techniques include: eating a balanced healthy diet; keeping physically, socially and intellectually... Read moreChevron