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Jake Crest

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Olympic Musings

Mandy and I were sitting in front of our TV tonight watching the Beijing Olympics. We watched in utter amazement as young men and women, with seemingly little effort, lifted themselves off the ground and up into the air where they became whirling human tops. The only thing on the screen still stationary was the gymnastic equipment upon which those... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

"Handicapped People Steal Shower Chairs"

My daughter is dating a young man who is confined to a wheelchair as a result of spinal cord injury, and it has profoundly affected the way she sees the world.You see, Emily and I have lived quite a distance apart for the last several years. While she has witnessed some of my multiple sclerosis related disability, it has had only a minor impact on... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/15/2008, comments (2)

Who do you tell? When and Why? - Part 1 The Inner Realm

Multiple Sclerosis is a mysterious disease for many. The exact cause is still unknown although there are some autoimmune theories. The progression of the disease is unknown for each individual patient, especially for those newly-diagnosed. No two MS patients are exactly alike so we are told and continue to tell each other... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/15/2008, comment (1)

If It'll Help You Stay in the Game...Take Advantage!

In the shower this morning, I rested for a moment on my shower chair. The warm water felt good and I felt secure on my chair. It’s always there when I need it and I rarely give it a thought these days. It amuses me now to remember how it hurt my pride to purchase it.After my first MS attacks, I was also reluctant to buy a cane. Owning one... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Gross

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posted 08/14/2008, comments (0)

What Should MS Research Really Be Focusing On?

I was watching TV commentator Neil Cavuto the other day being interviewed over the disaster known as the economy and was quite impressed with his insights. He has a way of cutting to the chase. The interview closed with Neil saying that he had just returned from some procedure to improve vocal difficulties related to his... Read more Chevron

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