Medical Fitness Network

Medical Fitness Network with Lisa Dougherty

In the past nine years living with multiple sclerosis, I have had to overcome many challenges. I have lost the use of my legs, sight in my eye and cognitive abilities. To see me today, you would never guess that I am living with MS. Because of that many people ask me what I do … Read more

MSAA Reblog: Celebrating My Birthday Despite MS

Celebrating My Birthday Despite multiple sclerosis

When you are living with multiple sclerosis sometimes you don’t feel like celebrating. Especially, if you live near Phoenix and high temperature on the day of your celebration was 111 degrees. I was feeling fatigued, overheated and wanted to stay in bed all day. I was considering cancelling the dinner, but there was one party … Read more

Vacation Remix – 5 Tips to Minimize Chronic Illness Vacation Risk Factors

Vacation Remix – 5 Tips to Minimize Chronic Illness Vacation Risk Factors

The Vacation Remix In part one of this blog, Chronic Illness Vacation Risk Factors, I identified chronic illness vacation risk factors as being travel stress, overdoing it, overheating, time zone and diet changes. These factors can all lead to mini-flare ups or pseudo exacerbations of your condition. These pseudo exacerbations tend to last a short … Read more