My name is Allie Williams. I am 15 years old and live in Alexandria, Louisiana.
I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 13, in May of 2009.
After going through many pediatricians and neurologists in Alexandria, Louisiana, I was referred to the Blue Bird Circle at Texas Children's Hospital where I saw Dr. Timothy Lotze, whom confirmed my diagnosis.
I awoke one morning to a tingling and numbness on my right side, walking problems and facial spasms.
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Temperatures are rising and that only means one thing... summer is here!
Parents need to be prepared for a variety of summer outings whether it's going on vacation or making a trip to the park.
I recommend putting together a summer safety kit and keeping it in a convenient place so it's easy to grab when heading out the door.
Some important items that should be in this kit include:
Congratulations to everyone on the USA team for a remarkable second place finish in the World Transplant Games (WTG) Medal Count (Gold 47, Silver 38, Bronze 27)!