Describing her loss of stability and balance is difficult for Carol Cooke. One moment, she might be walking, and the next, she’ll fall to the ground. As she says, “I just want to get up and keep going,” but that’s not possible due to the symptoms of her multiple sclerosis (MS). Listen to Carol speak […]
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Remember a time when you were in the hospital or doctor’s office, feeling nervous and anxious about a shot, treatment or diagnosis? And remember there was someone who made you feel safe, answered all your questions, or did something small that had a big impact? It’s like what Ken Schwartz said during his battle with
Eight years ago this April, the PatientsLikeMe Parkinson’s disease (PD) community launched, and now, more than 12,500 people are sharing about what it’s like to live with PD. What better way to recognize this awesome community than to participate in Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month? Listen to Leslie Chambers, the president and CEO of the American
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Many of you have already met Letitia. She’s part of the PatientsLikeMe epilepsy community, and from her Patient Voice video to Twitter (@Pulchritude81), she continues to be a rockstar when it comes to sharing her experiences and advocating for patient centered research. Her latest efforts focused on patient empowerment where she headlined a webinar with our friends at
