Richard Pryor ‘s journey, marked by incredible resilience and creativity, is a testament to his strength in the face of adversity, including his battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Pryor, an iconic stand-up comedian and actor, didn’t let MS define his later years. Instead, he continued to shine, using his experiences to enhance his art and connect with audiences in new ways.
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With an update in FEB 2024, “An Actress’s Journey Through Hollywood and Multiple Sclerosis”
Update: 2024 Feb: According to the latest news; Selma Blair has shared an update on her health, announcing that her multiple sclerosis (MS) is currently in remission. Despite this positive news, she continues to face challenges with chronic pain due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a genetic condition affecting collagen production in connective tissues. This leads to symptoms like increased skin looseness and joint hypermobility, often resulting in joint dislocations and pain.
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For Every Spring Season
I felt like writing a spring article… Since 2013, every winter has been a challenging season for our family. I used to not get dismayed when winter came; I actually loved it more than summer. But for a long time now, my relationship with this beloved winter season has been strained.
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Cortisone Intake
In 2017, after completing my new cortisone intake, I wanted to convey a process to you right away with the article I wrote. The experience might have aged, but the events and narratives are 100% real!
Greetings! Here I am, feeling relieved after just getting through an attack phase and anxious about switching to a new medication.
I want to share with all of you who come to my website, my MS story. We are together in this journey with our uniqueness. If you are newly have MS diagnosis, or an MS patient or your loved one is MS, we will find a way to communicate with each other. The hardest days were the first diagnoses. After that, the road is clear except with small stones 🙂 You will keep up.
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Modifying the disease course
Establishing and following a treatment plan with your healthcare provider is the best strategy and medication for managing your MS. Medications are used in multiple sclerosis (MS) to modify the disease course, treat relapses — also called attacks or exacerbations — and manage symptoms. Along with the other essential components of comprehensive MS care, these medications help you manage your MS and enhance your quality of life.
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This article highlights the work of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in the United States. It also covers research from other NIH institutes that are leading efforts to understand and treat multiple sclerosis (MS progression). These institutions are heavily involved in brain and nervous system research, providing significant resources for MS studies. Although the exact cause of MS remains elusive. There has been substantial progress in other areas, particularly in developing new treatments to prevent disease flare-ups.
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Hey there! Let’s dive into some cool and hopeful updates from the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) research world, as of November 2023. Dr. Barry A. Hendin gave these findings a thumbs-up, so you know it’s legit!
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Dr. Frederick Miller points out that autoimmune diseases – where the body attacks its own tissues – are on the rise in many parts of the world. He predicts these diseases will become one of the main health issues in the USA. In his latest article, he discusses why these diseases are increasing and shares ideas on how we can get better outcomes in the future.
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