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Cathy Chester

@CathyChes

Certified Health Advocate. Patient Leader for MS community. Lifetime Achievement Award, @socialhealthnet
Living with #multiplesclerosis for 38 yrs #IBS Wife/Mom

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The Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) asked me & my family to do 'Ted-like talks' on 'What I Wish I Knew When I was Diagnosed' & 'It Takes A Team.' (2017) They continue to be informative & honest on the truth of living with MS. youtu.be/gDJLB4Zl0vw?si…

The Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) asked me & my family to do 'Ted-like talks' on 'What I Wish I Knew When I was Diagnosed' & 'It Takes A Team.' (2017) They continue to be informative & honest on the truth of living with MS. #multiplesclerosis #msadvocate youtu.be/gDJLB4Zl0vw?si…
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As AwarenessMonth comes 2 an end I wrote about the emotional impact of living with . Included are suggestions on dealing with our emotions including mindfulness, emotional wellness, complementary medicine & 2 books I rely on. rb.gy/vm8bfv

As #MSAwarenessMonth comes 2 an end I wrote about the emotional impact of living with #multiplesclerosis. Included are suggestions on dealing with our emotions including mindfulness, emotional wellness, complementary medicine & 2 books I rely on. #MS rb.gy/vm8bfv
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A few years ago 4 I wrote why I'm thankful 4 my dx. Some readers criticized me 4 downplaying MS's struggles. NOPE. is a taskmaster, but 4 our mental wellbeing I look for ANY silver linings. I'll try this again! rb.gy/kkdbeh

A few years ago 4 #msawarenessmonth I wrote why I'm thankful 4 my dx. Some readers criticized me 4 downplaying MS's struggles. NOPE. #MS is a taskmaster, but 4 our mental wellbeing I look for ANY silver linings. I'll try this again! rb.gy/kkdbeh #MultipleSclerosis
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Yesterday I had the 1st of 2 SHINGLES vaccines & today I feel very achy. It's better than having shingles! In 2024 I had the flu, RSV, and shingles vax followed by an upcoming infusion. Remember the slogan 'Better Living Through Chemistry?'

Yesterday I had the 1st of 2 SHINGLES vaccines & today I feel very achy. It's better than having shingles! In 2024 I had the flu, RSV, and shingles vax followed by an upcoming #Ocrevus infusion. Remember the slogan 'Better Living Through Chemistry?' #multiplesclerosis #Boomer
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March is MS Awareness Month & National Autoimmune Awareness Month. A common thread is FATIGUE! Here are 12 sleep strategies for a better night's sleep. Yup, we're supposed to get 8 hours of that a night. Hope this helps YOU/US! 🧡 bitly.ws/3eHWY

March is MS Awareness Month & National Autoimmune Awareness Month. A common thread is FATIGUE! Here are 12 sleep strategies for a better night's sleep. Yup, we're supposed to get 8 hours of that a night. Hope this helps YOU/US! 🧡 #multiplesclerosis bitly.ws/3eHWY
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It's important to create awareness and educate others about every day of the year. Shout-out to Katie Couric for her interest in interviewing me about living with . I'll always be deeply grateful for her compassion and interest

It's important to create awareness and educate others about #multiplesclerosis every day of the year. Shout-out to @katiecouric for her interest in interviewing me about living with #MS . I'll always be deeply grateful for her compassion and interest #msawareness #msadvocate
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I wish doctors of differing specialties were in 1 building to save wear & tear on patients fatigue, cognition & anxiety. Neurologist, urologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, gastroenterologist, rheumatologist, etc. It would make living with easier!

I wish doctors of differing specialties were in 1 building to save wear & tear on patients fatigue, cognition & anxiety. Neurologist, urologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, gastroenterologist, rheumatologist, etc. It would make living with #multiplesclerosis easier! #DreamBig
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For my 65th bday I'm thinking of the personal victory of surviving for decades. The song 'I'm Still Here' is playing in my head cuz when I was diagnosed in 1986 I learned I have & my life expectancy was now altered. Read more at: rb.gy/f8iajy

For my 65th bday I'm thinking of the personal victory of surviving #multiplesclerosis for decades. The song 'I'm Still Here' is playing in my head cuz when I was diagnosed in 1986 I learned I have #MS & my life expectancy was now altered. Read more at: rb.gy/f8iajy
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Calling all MS neurophysiotherapists...
This is a really important study - re domestic abuse/MS... as we know so little about the connection, but suspect it happens so much more than reported.
Please retweet.
Sue Britt

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Happy Heavenly Birthday to the incredible . Loved you in The Philadelphia Story, His Girl Friday, The Bishop's Wife, Arsenic and Old Lace, Notorious, North by Northwest, Charade - ack! I could go on and on!!!

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YAY for Christina Applegate! A well-deserved standing ovation for her at the Emmy's as she walks with her cane to the podium. Kudos for all that means to the community! 🧡🧡 christina applegate

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Posting this 4 . I'm proud that I took a shower today and didn't feel guilty about resting afterwards. 🥄 I'm proud that I wrote an article without leaning on a thesaurus for synonyms (cognition.) 🤯What are YOU proud of today? Enjoy your weekend!

Posting this 4 #FridayVibes. I'm proud that I took a shower today and didn't feel guilty about resting afterwards. 🥄 I'm proud that I wrote an article without leaning on a thesaurus for synonyms (cognition.) 🤯What are YOU proud of today? Enjoy your weekend! #multiplesclerosis
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A chance encounter with a kind woman made me feel valued with ONE act of kindness. My 1st blog post in a LONG time reveals what this was & how we can CREATE ripple effects of
it. Shoutout to Megan Starshak 4 getting me on my feet again. Read at bitly.ws/39v6L

A chance encounter with a kind woman made me feel valued with ONE act of kindness. My 1st blog post in a LONG time reveals what this #Kindness was & how we can CREATE ripple effects of it. Shoutout to @ItsMeMegaroo 4 getting me on my feet again. Read at bitly.ws/39v6L
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Here's an article from MultipleSclerosis.net about that I shared with my Facebook followers early last year. Comments are still pouring in! FYI on my recent conversation with Rachel Horne & others in the community. multiplesclerosis.net/clinical/shing…

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.Rachel Horne poses the question about the vax and recommendations in the US vs UK. My US MS doctor recommends it. The UK? Not much chatter about it. What do you think? #

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This is the year I turn 65 and I'm thrilled! Why hide it? In 1986 I was told I have . Back then the future looked bleak. Today with many advances in medicine, research & mindset there's more hope. I pray the momentum continues until a CURE

This is the year I turn 65 and I'm thrilled! Why hide it? In 1986 I was told I have #MS. Back then the future looked bleak. Today with many advances in medicine, research & mindset there's more hope. I pray the momentum continues until a CURE #multiplesclerosis #aginggratefully
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Celebrating the coming of 2024 quietly at home with loved ones & opening this exquisite bottle of port given by my late father. The silver lining of having is knowing people like YOU who've made this crazy journey sweeter. Happy & peaceful 2024!

Celebrating the coming of 2024 quietly at home with loved ones & opening this exquisite bottle of port given by my late father. The silver lining of having #multiplesclerosis is knowing people like YOU who've made this crazy journey sweeter. Happy & peaceful 2024! #NewYear2024
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When there are no new lesions on your MRI you're thrilled. For a second. Cause the narrative of your MS paints a different picture & only YOU know that your MS is changing. You're not imagining it so tell your doctor! Your powerful voice is your best advocate.

When there are no new lesions on your MRI you're thrilled. For a second. Cause the narrative of your MS paints a different picture & only YOU know that your MS is changing. You're not imagining it so tell your doctor! Your powerful voice is your best advocate. #multiplesclerosis
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