Tag: MS
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Starting My New Treatment, Kesimpta
I started my new disease-modifying therapy, Kesimpta, in August. I have been doing my best to learn all about it and I am sure there is still plenty to learn and understand. I have also been trying to learn all the tips and tricks to make sure I have minimal side effects. About Ocrevus and…
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My MS Moment
Unfortunately, I will never forget the day the neurologist told me that I have Multiple Sclerosis. My heart sank. I felt like I let Mitchell down and I truly felt like my life was over. I now know that it is not and I have since witnessed two loved ones actually lose their lives to…
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New Face of MS
Here it is folks…the new face of MS. That is what my neurologist said about me the other day. He sees all sorts of patients all day every day and I am pretty sure I am one of his patients that is doing the best. In fact, he told me that no one would believe…
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and Walk for MS
It is just about Springtime and that to me also means time for MS Awareness! March is MS Awareness Month, and MS Awareness Week is this week, March 7-15! In April I am hoping you will join me for the MS Awareness Walk and in May we have World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Campaign…
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Managing My MS in the Summer Heat
Summertime in Washington I have always loved the summer months in Washington, being outside in the warm sunshine, getting fresh air. As a kid, I would spend hours playing outside in the backyard, going in the pool, making these huge chalk villages with the neighbor kids that we would later ride around and play pretend…
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MRI Update
Last Friday I had my first MRI since my diagnosis. It was a LONG day. But, I received the best news possible! My scan didn’t show any new or active lesions. PRAISE THE LORD! You can bet that we celebrated with burgers and milkshakes last Friday! Haha. What does this mean for me? Right now,…
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Prayers for our Family
We are just days away from meeting our sweet baby girl and I would love to ask for a few important prayers for my family as we head into a new season. Health Unfortunately, this year has been rough for us. Besides a few weeks in December, it seems like one of us has been…
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Treatment
Disease Modifying Therapy There is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, however, there are 15 different treatment options (often referred to as disease modifying therapies or DMT) that work to try to slow and stop disease progression. Currently, since my disease was caught so early, I could easily forget that I have MS. However, my treatment…
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It Could Be Worse
Trip to the ER In April I had a lumbar puncture, otherwise known as a spinal tap. A lumbar puncture is where they insert a needle into your lower back to get a sample of fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. The goal in my case was to see if it showed any…
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Get Up, Go Outside, And Walk!
My Challenge For You Get up, get outside, and go for a walk. Okay, maybe after you finish reading my blog post. But, I do want to challenge you to take 20-30 minutes (maybe it is during your lunch break) today or tomorrow to go for a walk. If you are reading this and you…