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Saw these posts today and was glad for each of them!
“In the blink of an eye, your life can change due to disease. Your goals, dreams and priorities are forced to take different turns. You are grateful for the little things, and worry less about the big things. You leave behind the history of yesterday, and determine how you will use today’s energy. This is…
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Living an active life with MS
is possible and recommended for overall well being. Exercise, both physical and mental can improve muscle strength, fitness, posture, balance, coordination and reduce symptoms like fatigue and pain. Staying active also helps with cardiovascular health and overall mood. Support networks, including family and friends, can play a crucial role in managing MS and promoting an…
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Though you may hold your sword in a shaky hand,
I see the demons you are slaying. Carry on warrior. You are stronger than you realize.
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You are not Multiple Sclerosis
You HAVE Multiple Sclerosis. Don’t get The two confused. Let me tell you what You are. You are beautiful, amazing, strong, Wonderful, incredible, unique, downright Spectacular, and filled with lots and lots of GREATNESS. AND DON’T YOU FORGET IT.
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Three choices in life:
Give up, Give in. Or Give it all you’ve got
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I feel dizzy today.
MS-related dizziness and vertigo can result from lesions in the pathway responsible for coordinating visual information , spatial information and other data that help a person navigate through space. This pathway is called the vestibular system. It is key in helping you know where you are relative to your surroundings and maintaining proper equilibrium (balance).…
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Vitamin D
Research shows that people who spend more time in the sun, and those with relatively higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop MS than those who do not. Additionally, people with MS who spend significant time in the sun and/or have higher levels of vitamin D have a less severe course of…
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Stay Positive!
The difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude.
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Do it!
Healthy lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking, and sufficient sleep may help manage symptoms and potentially slow progression.
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I used to designate a day for housecleaning.
Now, I designate a day to dust, a day to sweep and mop, a day to vacuum, a day to clean bathrooms, a day to do laundry, a day to grocery shop. Everything gets done, just not all at once.