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Surviving Summer With MS

Spring is in full bloom and summer is beckoning. It’s a lovely and uplifting time of year, but for people with multiple sclerosis, summer’s heat and humidity can cause symptoms to become more extreme. These temporary flare-ups are called pseudo-exacerbations … Continue reading

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Walking On Eggshells

Do you walk on eggshells around people with chronic illness or disabilities? If so, you are not alone. Maybe you’re a little uncomfortable — you don’t know quite what to say and don’t want to stick your foot in your … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Daily Living with Multiple Sclerosis

By: Ann Pietrangelo Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference in quality of life and maintaining independence. If you have relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis, as I do, it’s easy to overlook simple things that can make life easier … Continue reading

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Life With Multiple Sclerosis

By: Ann Pietrangelo One of the most frustrating aspects of life with chronic illness is the constant state of flux. It is true of all types of multiple sclerosis, and relapsing/remitting MS certainly lives up to the name. The fact … Continue reading

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Asociatia Ihtis: Romanian Center for Independent Living Launches

Beth Kanter recently posted about the launch of Asociatia Ihtis, a Romanian Center for Independent Living which is launching a worldwide fundraising drive. They’re hoping to raise 1 Euro from 350,000 people to open Romania’s first Center for Independent Living. … Continue reading

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