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POV

Post By: Nicole Lemelle
Date: May 10, 2011
Category: Acceptance, intro, Multiple Sclerosis, New Orleans

I leave there feeling grateful to be who I am, like I am, because things can truly be worse, with this progressive disease things can really get worse, MAYBE. I have to live with this huge maybe. I’ve said before, it’s my cross to bear.

Fade to Black

Post By: Nicole Lemelle
Date: May 2, 2011
Category: Depression, intro, Multiple Sclerosis, New Orleans, Sadness

People were in line an hour early at the Barnes and Noble on the West Bank of New Orleans awaiting the arrival of Spike Lee who was signing copies of his documentary, “If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t […]

Lesions

Post By: Nicole Lemelle
Date: April 11, 2011
Category: intro, Lesions, MS, Multiple Sclerosis

Ankle-foot orthosis: A brace (usually plastic) worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot-drop. Abbreviated AFO. Also known as a foot-drop brace. This visit my imagination was equipped with potential neurological instruments that I envisioned propelling me back into the land of “the walking.”