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Lisa Emrich

Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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Love: With and Without Disease

When I met Rob over 6 years ago, I did not ‘have’ MS nor RA. I was just a regular, seemingly heathy, person who was ready to meet someone. Although my medical records did have hints of what was to come, I carried no significant diagnoses. We were set up on a blind date through a local dating service. Rob’s life... Read more Chevron

posted 02/11/2012, comments (7)|

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Intent on Living Life To The Fullest

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Move Over RA: Spring Makeover Time

As I write about my hopes for a Spring Makeover, there is snow covering the ground, and the wind is howling. It is cold. I am tired of the cold, so I am turning my thoughts to the promise of Spring. The hope of Spring is inspiring me to start a makeover program for myself. I have trouble staying on course for too long, so I am hoping for... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2012, comments (7)|

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Lene Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

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RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read more Chevron

posted 02/08/2012, comments (10)|

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9 Keys to Successful Relationships While Living with Chronic Illness

Coming this May, I will have been married for 19 years. My wife, Maryse, is my best friend. She is my greatest support, my biggest fan, a great encouragement, and source of strength in my life. I am not sure when she made the commitment, “for better or for worse”, she fully understood the promise she was... Read more Chevron

posted 02/06/2012, comments (2)|

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I am an active, goofy mom of one who loves to run, work out, and be with friends and family. I have also made it my personal mission to kick RA's nasty little rear end :)

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We have a winner!!!! Treatment identified - Remicade

Well hello my newfound RA family! A few weeks back I began posting on this site, as all signs were pointing to my having RA. Since that time, I have been diagnosed positive for RA (my factor was 149.1....UGH) and have lived quite the whirlwind. Through all of this, I have been extremely blessed to have a net of support literally and figuratively... Read more Chevron

posted 02/03/2012, comments (4)|

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