Multiple sclerosis: The rules of my illness have changed
How do you adjust your life when the rules of your illness change? I share what I am doing now.
Is Patient Centred Healthcare wanted by the Irish health system?
For the last four years I have actively used my experience of being a patient to engage with academics, governmental and commercial organisations to put the patient at the centre of the healthcare system. I have had positive and negative experiences along the way, and I think have converted some people to engage with the …
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Terry Wahls Diet Study for people living with Multiple Sclerosis
Guest Post Could a change in diet make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Those are the questions our research team investigates. So far our answer is yes. Diet can reduce fatigue, improve quality of life and walking function for both relapsing-remitting MS and progressive MS. We have conducted several pilot studies which have …
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Yahoo, I am walking again.
I stood, facing the wind, as it brought the southerly warmth all around me. As it surrounded me, I felt joy and gratitude that I could once again walk. Over the last several months, I had stopped my walk, as it was not possible anymore. My legs had been wrapped in the weight of MS. …
Hospitals: Are they for patient care or doctors careers?
“You want me to come back again tomorrow?” I said through gritted teeth. My cheeks were twitching with pain and I asked, “Are you admitting me?” “No, but you must come back tomorrow to see the neurology team, and we will start you on steroids.” I shook with rage. It had become too much. The …
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How to Know When You Should Change Doctor
We rightly give doctors and healthcare professionals a lot of respect. They’re the ones who will help to keep us healthy and live our best lives, after all. However, there is such a thing as giving healthcare professionals too much respect. Sometimes, we just accept whatever they say, always deferring to their specialist knowledge. But …
