Multiple Sclerosis

Quick Facts about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (CNS), in which the immune system incorrectly attacks healthy tissue in the CNS.

MS causes many symptoms like extreme fatigue, loss of balance, paralysis, and blindness and more.

More women than men are diagnosed with MS, and most people diagnosed are between the ages of 20 and 50.

Worldwide, more than 2.3 million people are impacted by MS.

The CDC does not require US physicians to report new cases, so the prevalence of MS in the US can only be estimated.

MS is not inherited or contagious.

MS does not always cause paralysis and the majority of people with MS remain able to walk, although many will need an aid.

Currently there is no cure, only medications designed to try to reduce the relapses and delaying progression of disability.

Learn more here.

Doctors that you Need as a Young Adult

PCP: You need a PCP for yearly physicals and you can also go here or to a store like Walgreens for things such as flu shots.

Obgyn: Women need these doctors who specialize in the female reproductive system. They will check for cervical cancer and make sure things are normal with your reproductive system.

Dentist

Any specialist you may need such as psychiatrist, dermatologist etc.

The majority of these professionals you need to see once a year, you should get a cleaning from the dentist twice a year and go to specialists as much as needed.

For my frequent readers I will be taking a break for blogging for a few months to focus on some other projects. You can keep in contact with me here or through my social media accounts.

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My Normal Makeup Routine

For everyday I use these products:

I always start with a clean face and apply my Ambi even and clear facial lotion.

I apply Mac select cover up (concealer around my eyes) because I have dark circles. I don’t apply a full face of make up ever.

On my eyebrows I use a Revlon color stay eye liner pencil in brown. Even though my hair is black it isn’t jet black like it appears, the black is overpowering and brown is softer and looks more realistic. Also, because my brows are thin in some places I brush in Tinter brow gel by Anastasia.

I apply blush, which ranges in colors, but I use a basic CoverGirl pink most days and brush it on the cheek bone.

For mascara I use Cover girl Lash blast volume in Very Black. If I am going for bigger lashes I also apply Mac Zoom Fast Black Lash on top of the Cover girl.

This look is perfect to add a polished look for a normal day without going over board. 

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Interview Questions

When you go to an interview and they ask if you have any questions YOU SHOULD!

First, it shows interest in the position especially when you ask questions that show you have done your research about the company and position. In a recent interview I asked how the restructuring in the organization would impact the department I was interviewing for.

Second, you need to make sure that this company is one you would like to work as a part of. At this point in my career I want to learn transferable skills and get experience so I ask about mentorship, if they do any activities to foster career development and if there is room for advancement in the department and what that looks like. Below are some additional questions that may be helpful during your next interview:

How does the company evaluate performance?

Is there anything about my application that concerns you?

What are the next steps in the interview process?

Ask about a typical day. Is there a typical day or is the day project based?

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