Hi, Stuart!
This message is in reference to the Facebook post asking for personal stories on how attending MSVN events have helped me.
My name is Maitte Medina-LaSanta. I am a 45 yr. old female, and live in Hollywood, FL. I was diagnosed on April of this year (2015).
I have attended a few events sponsored by MSVN, and am registered to attend a couple more, including the symposium. Attending such events have allowed me the opportunity to not only learn more about the disease (which I have already researched quite a bit online), but to meet other people who also have MS. To me that is an invaluable experience!
Knowing that there is a whole community of people out there, who battle the same illness as me, and are willing to share their experiences with one another. I have truly enjoyed listening to the different experts discuss the latest research, medications, nutrition, and suggestions on how to make this illness manageable.
I especially enjoyed Jeff Segal’s presentation on ways to exercise, to keep the body active and toned, which will help with future relapses (which I hope not to ever have!). I also appreciate having the opportunity to bring a guest with me to these events.
My husband, my mother, my daughter (my son will be coming to the next one), have attended these events with me at different times. It has been a huge learning experience for them, listening to the experts and meeting people who share the same illness as their family member.
Thank you for providing these wonderful opportunities!!!
Maitte
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