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#Multiple Sclerosis
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 29 May, 2020
I've been living with MS for 10 years now and remote working during Covid-19 is a huge help
Niamh McCarron says people with chronic illnesses and disabilities have been asking for remote working for years, often getting told that it can’t be supported, for a whole list of reasons.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 14 March, 2020
'It's my saving grace': Calls for Ireland's only MS care centre to open for an extra 10 weeks a year
Karen Hynes has been going to the MS Care Centre for eight years.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 7 March, 2020
'This is destroying lives': Patients say Ireland's neuro-rehab strategy has 'sat on a shelf for nearly a decade'
Neuro-rehabilitation services are needed by people living with MS, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 20 January, 2020
Opinion: It's hard enough living with MS without having to push for support
A new EU index shows Ireland lagging in its care of patients with MS, writes Lauren McCauley.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
Inclusion of chronic pain conditions on cannabis access scheme will be 'kept under review'
Only patients with specific medical conditions can access medicinal cannabis under the new programme.
# multiple-sclerosis - Thursday 28 February, 2019
'There's no tragedy for me': US actress Selma Blair opens up about MS
The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions star (46), was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August 2018.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 25 February, 2019
Selma Blair is just as obsessed with her red carpet cane as everyone else
Pink diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 15 February, 2019
'The medication is constantly improving' - ex-Limerick star on living with multiple sclerosis
Former All-Star hurler Andrew O’Shaughnessy has always been positive about his condition.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 22 October, 2018
# multiple-sclerosis - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
Man with MS living in nursing home reunited with childhood sweetheart on Liveline
Kevin Barron (59) was diagnosed with MS in his 20s and has lived in a nursing home for the last 13 years.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 2 June, 2018
'My fear is that my carers are going to come in one morning to find I've passed away in bed'
52-year-old Kate Tobin suffers from multiple sclerosis and brittle bone disease.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 7 April, 2018
Column: 'I have to teach myself to smile (I didn't realise it was so easy to lose a smile)'
53-year-old Bandon native Fiach Lynch has MS and is running the Cork City Marathon in June.
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 23 March, 2018
Breakthrough could lead to treatment that would delay progression of advanced MS
MS affects around 9,000 people in Ireland.
# multiple-sclerosis - Thursday 8 March, 2018
MS drug pulled from Irish and EU market after 12 patients worldwide suffer 'serious brain disorders'
The European Medicines Agency has recommended the immediate suspension and recall of Zinbryta.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 21 February, 2018
Dublin councillor with MS: 'I was on a walking stick at 32 ... now I plan to run the marathon'
Mark Wards writes about his journey from crippling depression to running the Dublin City Marathon for MS awareness.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 9 December, 2017
Life with MS: 'Not only was I now disabled, I was a disabled bride'
Despite the uncertainty of MS, I’m honestly happier than I’ve ever been, writes Rosie McCormack.
# multiple-sclerosis - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Vaccines can be blamed for illness without scientific proof, EU court rules
The decision stems from the case of a man who developed MS shortly after being vaccinated against hepatitis B.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
"Adam says to me 'You have MS mum, but I’ve got to wear glasses'"
“I’ll stand up in Leinster House tomorrow and be announced as a person with MS – but that’s such a tiny bit of who I am.”
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 6 January, 2017
'I need to speak to a professional' - Cork singer waiting for counselling after MS diagnosis
He said that while he was “doing as well as can be expected”, he is having problems accessing help.
# multiple-sclerosis - Thursday 1 December, 2016
Medicinal cannabis: 'It's magic. I now swim three times a week and can take steps in the water'
This evening the Dáil is debating the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 8 October, 2016
'My name is Claire. I have MS. I'm no different to anyone else'
The Cork woman says more investment is needed in disability services to ensure Ireland is a fair and equal society.
# multiple-sclerosis - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
"You can beat this s**t" - former Slipknot drummer reveals he quit after losing the use of his legs
Joey Jordison has transverse myelitis.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 25 May, 2016
'My sister and I have never let it stop us from doing what we want to do'
Naomi Donaldson and her little sister were diagnosed with MS within a year of each other. She describes how they’ve coped with it.
# multiple-sclerosis - Tuesday 1 March, 2016
Irish scientist gets €2m grant to develop new treatment for arthritis, MS and Alzheimer’s disease
It could have a big impact on patients’ lives.
# multiple-sclerosis - Sunday 13 December, 2015
Mother of nine takes first steps in 21 years after being diagnosed with MS
“I thought this can’t be real, I just have to keep this up … I walked 100 steps, that’s like a marathon to me.”
# multiple-sclerosis - Tuesday 11 August, 2015
Four Irish brothers are running the New York marathon - 35 years after their first go
Tyrone natives the Quinn brothers are recreating their 1980 marathon attempt to raise funds for MS Ireland.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 27 May, 2015
'My vision blurred, like there was rain on the windscreen, but it wasn't raining'
Lucina Russell was diagnosed with MS in 2011. Here she explains why she is hopeful for her future.
# multiple-sclerosis - Tuesday 17 February, 2015
Irish 'marvel molecule' treatment will help people with Alzheimer's, arthritis and MS
Scientists have discovered a common process across inflammatory conditions.
# multiple-sclerosis - Wednesday 8 October, 2014
My Story: I have multiple sclerosis, but it doesn't define me
Multiple sclerosis progresses differently for every person and while some individuals suffer great difficulties, others have thriving work, romantic and social lives.
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 29 August, 2014
A high salt diet may worsen multiple sclerosis symptoms
A small study has found that further research is needed into whether dietary salt reduction could ease MS symptoms or slow the progression of the disease.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 11 August, 2014
New MS drug now available in Republic
The drug has been made available through one HSE scheme.
# multiple-sclerosis - Sunday 13 July, 2014
Medicinal marijuana drug means end to buying drugs on the street
Tom Curran, partner of Marie Fleming, has welcomed the news that Savitex will be available to patients in Ireland.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 7 July, 2014
Medicinal cannabis will soon be legal and available for MS patients
The regulator said the product will be available after an imminent change to current drugs laws.
# multiple-sclerosis - Friday 13 June, 2014
Calls made for "wonder MS drug" to be made available by HSE
The drug fampridine which has a brand name Frampyra has been proven to increase the mobility of sufferers.
# multiple-sclerosis - Thursday 12 June, 2014
Cannabis helped Marie Fleming 'in lots of ways that prescribed drugs weren't able to'
Smoking cannabis helped with pain, spasms and to lift her mood, Tom Curran revealed today.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 30 December, 2013
HSE spent €7.5m providing injectable treatment for MS patients in 2013
In the first ten months of this year, the HSE paid for 814 patients to receive the treatment.
# multiple-sclerosis - Sunday 22 December, 2013
Marie Fleming laid to rest this afternoon after Wicklow service
The grief and mourning for the 59-year-old was palpable in Avoca today.
# multiple-sclerosis - Monday 21 October, 2013
Cannabis legalisation: Where do the parties stand?
Independent TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is due to launch a bill in the coming days proposing the legalisation of the drug.
# multiple-sclerosis - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Luke Ming Flanagan: I'm still smoking cannabis... but not in Ireland
The independent TD is bringing forward a bill to legalise the drug later this year and will speak at the seventh annual Legalise Cannabis Ireland protest in Dublin later today.
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Poll: Have you turned the heating on this week?
SO FAR, JULY has been unseasonably wet and cold, with rain pouring across the country since the month began.
This week alone, 41.6 mm of rain was recorded in Dublin Airport compared to just 41 mm across all of July in 2019. The average rainfall in July over the last 30 years has been 56.2 mm, so we’re likely to eclipse that if the trend continues.
While drier and warmer weather is expected as we move into the weekend, we want to know have you turned the heating on this week?
Poll Results:
Just for a bit, to take the edge off (4063)
No (2096)
Yes, all the time (487)
Can you not think of a proper question? (418)
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Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
By Anonymous Teacher
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