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Continue reading →: It’s all in the PrepAs my first Ocrevus infusion approaches, I’ve been doing my best to prepare in ways that are expected, but also many that are not! See my previous post for a full rundown of what this appointment will entail, but the key to success for a new medication that takes multiple…
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Continue reading →: Onto the next – OcrevusTo continue on from my last post, I was given a choice in this mess of a health journey, and I will be beginning Ocrevus infusions January 22nd! To say that I am nervous is an understatement; for those unfamiliar with the process involved in these infusions, here is a brief synopsis:…
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Continue reading →: Choices & UltimatumsOn July 3rd, a choice was presented to me that I never thought I could refuse. My new doctor is heavily involved in clinical trials, and seeing just how active my disease has been lately, he put an offer on the table I’ve had a very hard time swallowing. Take…
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Continue reading →: 5 things bringing me joy this AprilSometimes it can feel impossible to remain “chronically joyful” when I’m experiencing a lot more symptoms, and feeling very much chronically ill. So, in the moments I have experienced joy this April, I made sure to catalog the things that helped me cope through sad times! They say smiling even…
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Continue reading →: 3 Products I use in Daily LifeI am always trying to cut corners in my daily life to not only maximize my available time and resources, but to also alleviate pain that may be caused by my actions later. I like to think of myself as an overachiever (often to a fault) and pretend that I…
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Continue reading →: Diplopia & Optic NeuritisI’ve gone dark on this blog almost immediately after starting it simply for the fact that I am currently experiencing a slew of new and aggressive symptoms. In working through these, I am finally at a place where I can comfortably write about them to share with you lovely readers…
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Continue reading →: 5 Tips to Remain Mindful during Symptomatic Times* Disclaimer – I am not a medical professional; anything I write about in this section is purely based on my own experience. If you experience new symptoms, please connect with your medical professional to best understand next steps * A person with Multiple Sclerosis walks into a bar and…
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Continue reading →: 3 Practical Tips to Reduce StressManaging “health and wellness” with MS is almost an oxymoron. If you ask any “expert,” they will provide some of my favorite pieces of advice that totally cured my MS (can you hear the sarcasm?): That’s not what this blog is going to be about, so if you’re here looking…
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Continue reading →: Pun IntendedI don’t see a lesion to laugh about this, but when it comes to Multiple Sclerosis, we are given one choice at diagnosis: Laugh or cry. Hi there, I’m Catherine Weston and I’ve been living with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) for nearly a decade now. With 10 years of experience,…
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I’m Catherine
Welcome to Chronically Joyful, my joyous space on the internet dedicated to sharing my personal journey with living with Multiple Sclerosis. Here, I invite you to join me on this journey where I will share knowledge of lifestyle hacks for health & wellness, symptom management, and my secrets to remaining positively Joyful through the good times, as well as the bad. May something you find here resonate; happy reading!
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