With Clinical Trial Criteria, We’re Stuck on the Outside, Looking In
“Have you ever participated in clinical trials?” That’s a common question among ALS patients. What’s my standard answer? “It’s complicated.
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Echo! Can You Understand Me, Now?
Last week, I stepped onto my soapbox (mine has special safety handrails) and voiced my opinion about an issue that’s…
Lessons I Learned From My AFOs
I’m happy to announce I’ve finally resolved a love-hate relationship — with my AFOs. It took persistence, but I can…
Positive Rituals and My Evolving Morning Routine
Ten years ago, if you had asked me how I was feeling when I woke up in the morning, I…
3 Things I Would Do Differently If Diagnosed Today
I’m often asked by others in the ALS community for tips and insight from my past 10 years of living…
Let’s Help Bring Back the ALS Clinics
As I hung up the phone following a short chat with my neurologist, an old saying bubbled up in my…
Why a Football Player and a Politician Are in My ‘ALS Inspiration’ Folder
I’ve always believed in the importance of having heroes and role models to help me cope with ALS. In fact, I…
Outsmarting the ALS Identity Thief
Lately, I’ve seen an escalation of messages urging me to protect myself from hackers, scammers, and other potential identity thieves.
Talking My Way Through 2020
One of my personal traditions at the end of the year is a quick flip through my desk calendar to…
Getting Credit for Being Old (It’s About Time)
Every week, I receive an email from a friend that’s filled with cartoons, jokes, and quirky one-liners. And this time…