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March 23, 2015

Be Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Ready

We're not always ready for multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, but relapses can happen no matter what you are planning or what is going on in your life. Most people with multiple sclerosis don't want to think about relapses when they're feeling okay, but…

October 06, 2014

Straighten Up! 5 Tips to Better Posture

Mary Beth has multiple sclerosis and is working on better posture with Cathy in physical therapy. But people with MS are not the only ones who have trouble with their posture.  Long work days,  hours spent sitting at a computer, and increased amount of…

September 26, 2014

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

My uncle, Don Anderson, underwent placement of a deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease in 2012.  It immediately stopped his shaking.  He had the procedure done at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank by Dr. Michael Marvi. My Uncle was…

September 25, 2014

Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Julie Robert's Story

Julie Roberts is a country music singer living with multiple sclerosis. She worried about how people would react if they knew she had MS. Then she decided 'I do not have to give up on my dreams'Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis support group was privileged…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Facts

Parkinson's Disease Facts:  The Numbers 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease. 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. Men are 1…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation

Parkinson's Disease treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been used for over a decade to help stop uncontrollable shaking.   It is typically offered when medications no longer help.  Similar to all of the presently available Parkinson's drugs,…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer

Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer Parkinson's Disease rehab is something Dr. David Greer is very familiar with.  He has been treating patients with Parkinson's Disease for over 10 years.  And he knows first hand treating people who have Parkinson's…