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By Cathy Chester - May 27, 2017
It was a Saturday afternoon in 1995 and my husband and I were at a crowded, noisy tile store with our three-year-old son. We recently moved into the home we built and... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - May 17, 2017
There’s a marvelous piece written by Ashley Ringstaff called “MS & Things People Should Not Say.” It provides a solid list of statements people should never say to someone with MS. It... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - May 17, 2017
It’s no secret I’ve been ill on and off for the past year. With four added diagnoses all having to do with my digestive system, my MS has flared more than once.... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - May 12, 2017
I was thrilled when I was invited to be a patient expert for the website LiveWise MS. Along with other experts (mainly nurse practitioners), LiveWise MS offers pertinent content for MS patients.... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - April 10, 2017
I received many comments on the posts I wrote about the importance of gut health, so I decided to write another. Before experiencing symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea this subject never... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - March 7, 2017
If you read my last post for MultipleSclerosis.net you know I’ve been having stomach issues for several months. Pain and cramping in my abdomen, along with chronic diarrhea, have plagued me for... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - February 19, 2017
I’ve got loneliness on my mind and I’d like to, as the author Elizabeth Lesser says, break myself open. Please don’t confuse loneliness with feeling alone. They are two separate things: Loneliness:... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - February 7, 2017
My head is spinning out of control with the recent disruptions facing America and the world. Aside from my diagnosis I’ve never felt such an impending sense of gloom invading my every... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - February 5, 2017
The focus of my work is about living our best life within our abilities or feeling thankful for our blessings despite our difficulties. Lately I haven’t been taking my own advice. There’s... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - January 19, 2017
The stress of 2016 has taken its toll on my body. It’s brought me to new lows I haven’t seen in years. It’s funny. Just when you think you have stress under... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - January 8, 2017
If I’m repeating myself about the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers it’s for at least three reasons: (1) CMSC provides important information for our community that you should become acquainted with; (2)... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - December 30, 2016
I’ve written countless articles on surviving the holidays while living with Multiple Sclerosis. I’ve suggested and outlined how to tell others how stressful this time of year can be for us. I’ve... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - December 12, 2016
We combat illness every day with as much grace and dignity as possible. Our broken souls fight what’s naked to the eye. We’re warriors wrestling with invisible battles. Our adversities strengthen us... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - December 8, 2016
Selling our home. Moving. More renters than available inventory. Pressure to close. Pressure to find an acceptable new home. Squeezing three people and two cats from a large ranch into a tiny... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - November 1, 2016
I attended CMSC’s “Forum for Collaboration” and listened to a jam-packed room of passionate people discuss how their work will help those with multiple sclerosis. I was deeply moved. CMSC member and industry... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - October 27, 2016
When you live with multiple sclerosis you look for ways to feel as good as you possibly can. Yet when you’re tired of depending solely on what traditional medicine offers you begin... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - October 19, 2016
After listing our house to sell over two years ago it finally sold. Before I go on let me say that moving is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - October 16, 2016
When you live with MS the question inevitably comes up whether or not to tell your loved ones about your diagnosis. Do you tell your employer or withhold it for fear of... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - October 5, 2016
A few years ago I had my first bout with kidney stones. To say it was an unpleasant experience is like saying Cary Grant had a nice face. Since then I’ve accumulated... READ MORE
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By Cathy Chester - October 2, 2016
Our patient voices have become very important lately to regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research projects, health and wellness organizations, and dozens of on and offline media outlets. They’re seeking knowledge about what... READ MORE
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