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Spring Survey Results 2012

Multiple Sclerosis Professionals Living with MS

Recorded on 2/13/2008

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition afflicting over half a million people in the United States. Symptoms can vary among patients, but some early symptoms include fatigue, problems walking, and even electrical sensations that can cause pain throughout the body, often referred to as Llermitte’s sign. Treatments vary for each patient and may include drugs like Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif, just to name a few. Having experienced health professionals for treatment and evaluation is key. But what happens if you are the healthcare professional treating patients and you become diagnosed with an illness such as multiple sclerosis? In this Patient Power program, you’ll hear how three professionals living with MS has inspired each of them to work harder, despite their illnesses.

 

This informative program profiles three professionals from around the world. Hear their individual stories about diagnosis, treatment, and learning to cope with MS. Also learn about how a survey of MS patients is showing the important role computer technology plays in their lives. You don’t want to miss out on this unique and informative program.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Dalida Dwyer, MPT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Mission Hospital
Since 1992, Dalida Dwyer has worked as a physical therapist at Mission Hospital in the Rehabilitation Center for Sports and Wellness. In 1999, Dwyer became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association. Her strong passion for teaching and sharing with others can be seen through her work with Mission and in the community. She... more >

Laurie Diangson, RN, MSCN
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse, University of California Irvine Medical Center
Laurie Diangson is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse. She began her nursing career at UCLA Medical Center and has worked in surgical, post anesthesia recovery, outpatient surgery and intravenous homecare nursing. In 1995 she joined the MS Clinic at the University of California, Irvine where she established an infusion therapy center with Dr. Stanley van den Noort an internationally renowned... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Dr. Morrison’s Story of Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis LISTEN
  3. Dalida’s MS Diagnosis LISTEN
  4. Laurie’s MS Diagnosis and How it Changed Her Life LISTEN
  5. What is Multiple Sclerosis? LISTEN
  6. Technological Advances for MS Patients LISTEN
  7. Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis Patients LISTEN
  8. Creating Your Healthcare Team LISTEN
  9. Resources Assisting MS Patients LISTEN

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