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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Monday, November 12 2012
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 more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, November 01 2012
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 more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Monday, October 29 2012
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 more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Tuesday, October 16 2012
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 more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Saturday, September 22 2012
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 more
