Five People. One Goal: to live victoriously with MS

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Besides their doctor, where do most people with MS say they are likely to turn to for information about MS?

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MS organizations
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MS organizations
80%
The Internet
79%
Other people with MS
75%
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June 3, 2010
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The Symptom Suit

One of the hardest things about having MS is explaining random, invisible symptoms to people. And these are the people who CARE enough to ask. Sometimes, I hear myself describing symptoms,...

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Invisible symptoms, MS hug, Julie, Symptoms
May 20, 2010
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Marking Mini Victories

I like the idea of recognizing little accomplishments and positive progress, even if it’s not something major like crossing the finish line of a marathon or winning a big award. (Although I...

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Accomplishments, Victories, Julie, Outlook
March 23, 2010
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Pollyanna Had It Right

I am a positive person. Even strangers notice how big and often I smile. I wasn’t always this way. I’m actually a recovering pessimist.

As a child and a young adult, I used to expect...

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Attitude, Optimism, Julie, Staying healthy
March 10, 2010
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Relieving Stress

According to my neurologist, I need therapy, weight training, aerobic activity, and yoga — all in order to strengthen my body and relieve my stress. Hmmmm.

Don’t get me wrong. These...

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Exercise, Free Stress Relievers, Julie, Staying healthy
January 28, 2010
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The Tube

I went back into the tube a couple weeks ago. The MRI tube, that is.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and it’s one of the diagnostic tools that neurologists use to diagnose...

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Doctors, Getting care, MRI johnnies, Julie
January 6, 2010
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Dating with MS

I am single and don't necessarily want to stay that way forever. Which means I'm going to have to date again. Since I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was in a relationship and...

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Dating, Intimacy, Julie, Living with MS
December 18, 2009
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The MS Club

I am a proud member of a club I never, ever wanted to join: People with MS.

It’s a pretty big club. According to the latest statistics, there are 400,000 people with MS living in the...

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Connecting, Runway model, Julie, Living with MS
December 3, 2009
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How I Fight MS

The name of this website is How I Fight MS. If I try to answer that question, it’s hard. The short answer is, I don’t.

Mother Theresa was once asked if she would participate in an anti...

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Attitude, Not fighting, Julie, Staying healthy
November 19, 2009
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The Bad Patient

I think MS should only be given to people who are good, well-organized patients. I am not well-organized, and I am not a good patient. (Nor am I particularly patient — but that's a...

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Attitude, Staying organized, Julie, Staying healthy
October 18, 2009
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The Eternal Question

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that can affect your entire central nervous system. In other words, MS can affect anything in your entire body. If you put 100 people with MS in a...

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Relapses, weird body sensation, Julie, Symptoms
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