Kimberly Albin
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I was featured in the Chicago Tribune this last week in an article addressing some shady insurance practices and the law we’re trying to get passed in this state to stop some of them. Patients like myself have little power to make their own hea
I know I’m not the only one who is aggravated with trying to navigate our shoddy healthcare system. Anyone who doesn’t feel this way has clearly never been really sick having to depend on doctors and insurance to do the right thing. It’s bad en
A cautionary tale of facing a serious diagnosis while already living with the equally serious and daunting reality of MS. My hope is that listeners will hear something that might help them when and if they get some other illness. It doesn’t see
Trips to the gym have gotten harder and consequently less consistent than I’d like but a nice comment from a stranger recharged me. I didn’t ask to be an inspiration but if my situation makes others feel motivated to keep their body strong, the
After 3+ years of producing the MS is Messy podcast I thought it was time to hang up my mic but a nice woman who I don’t know personally sent me a heartfelt message about how much she was getting from my podcasts. I always said if I could help
After years of talking about our home's lack of accessibility. we finally decided to install an elevator as stairs have become too challenging for me to manage some days. This free standing lift designed by Stiltz is the answer we were looking
All the planning in the world won’t prepare a disabled person from running into challenges while traveling anywhere but especially oversees. After a magical family vacation to Italy, I learned firsthand how hard it is to travel but I’m glad I d
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Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. David Bilstrom, MD, Director of the International Autoimmune Institute & Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine who gives us concrete answers on how people with MS can reverse and even prevent this di
My conversation with Dr. Billstrom from the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine is extremely informative for anyone with an autoimmune disease specifically MS. You will hopefully feel empowered to start making positive changes in yo
I had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. David Billstrom, a longtime, respected functional medicine doctor who has made it his life's goal to educate and treat those of us living with an autoimmune disease. In this part 1 of a 2 part seri
After a recent visit to my primary doctor I learned that I'm at risk for heart disease if I'm not more careful with my diet. I decided to heed this warning since my Dad died of a sudden heart attack at the age I am now. I was pretty lax during
After reading Michelle Obama's most recent book, "The Light We Carry" where she describes how her Dad's MS made her feel helpless and afraid aa a young person, I realized and immediately felt guilty for what my kids are carrying into adulthood
As Thanksgiving approaches I can't help but reflect on my many blessings, some that I may not have even recognized if not for being diagnosed with MS. This disease has taken so much from me while at the same time giving me gifts I never knew po
Pain and I are old friends after years of living with a disease like MS but I'm well aware that it could always be worse. I try and focus on activities that make me forget about the pain while doing my best to manage my ever increasing symptoms
After taking the summer off to recharge and readjust my priorities, I still struggle with not feeling enough. This society places so much emphasis on being active and busy but sometimes MS prevents me from doing all I would like to. I've been w
While trying to keep up with a busy schedule I neglected to put myself and my health first and I'm paying for that neglect. I am refocused and re energized to make my health a priority because if I don't, MS will take over which I am determined
For 20 years now I have been participating in WALK MS, the largest National Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraising event of the year that has always been so crucial in helping people like myself who are living with MS. The money we raise goes t
I've been MIA for awhile so today's podcast explains why. I am so thankful today for a good doctor, helpful meds and the support and encouragement of family and friends which are all important to feeling better. Fighting this disease never stop
After my recent trip to Arizona to visit with my mom, I learned alot about how each of us are handling our own MS journeys. Having been recently diagnosed with MS, my mom still leads a very active life which was nice to see. I also realized whi
My Mom turned me onto a little pill that has literally changed my life so I needed to share that news with you.I had resigned myself to living with this annoying and painful symptom but for now, this medicine is working great and I am beyond th
If Covid has taught us nothing else, we have all learned that plans can and do change last minute. The trick is to roll with the punches which is what we did last week when we had an impromptu holiday party that might not have happened if not f
Being around disabled people makes some uncomfortable but after years of self work, I am finally not taking that personally. I know that what others think is none of my business but taking care of myself on a daily basis is now my full time job
I have figured out some life hacks to make living with MS an easier task. In this podcast I share some of my daily routine and the things I've discovered that will make accomplishing my goals possible even if those goals are just meeting my bas
Several times a month, I run into a business or even a medical facility that is not accessible and I'm tired of tolerating this inconvenience. The ADA or Americans With Disabilities Act became the law of the land in 1990 but you might be surpri
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