Hope Twice Found: My 10-Year Battle Back from the MdDS Monster a Contributing Writer 12:08 pm Faces of MdDS 12.23.2025 Hope Twice Found: My 10-Year Battle Back from the MdDS Monster “You just have to learn to live with it.” We’ve all heard those words, but my journey proves otherwise. After 10 years, a devastating relapse, and a battle back from a stroke, I can finally say: the MdDS monster is gone. Read my full story of hope, the danger of Propofol, and how I found remission twice. 🌊⚓️ Read More
“Don’t Give Up” by Joan W a Contributing Writer 4:31 pm Faces of MdDS 6.28.2024 “Don’t Give Up” by Joan W “I saw every ENT doctor in my area. None of them had ever heard of MdDS.” Refusing to give up, Joan found an otolaryngologist who diagnosed her immediately. Read her story of encouragement. It’s on the blog today. Read More
Russ’ Busy Day at the Lake a Contributing Writer 1:49 pm Faces of MdDS 1.24.2020 Russ’ Busy Day at the Lake I had just spent the 2016 Memorial Day weekend on my parent’s boat and dock. After leaving the lake, we stopped at a favorite eatery. I finally sat down for the first time and felt “it.” I looked at my wife and asked, “Does the floor feel like it’s moving?” Read More
Traveling with MdDS: Advice from Elaine MdDS Foundation 5:34 pm Faces of MdDS 7.9.2015 Traveling with MdDS: Advice from Elaine The days of flying as a simple, routine act of boarding a plane in City A and arriving in City B on-time are long over. Read More
Elaine’s Story of Remission, Compassion and Advocacy MdDS Foundation 12:35 pm Faces of MdDS 3.19.2013 Elaine’s Story of Remission, Compassion and Advocacy My name is Elaine Schlissel. I am 65 years old and I live in Atlanta, Georgia. In June 2010, a cruise changed my life.The cruise was a long anticipated celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time, until shortly after the ship docked at our final port. I sensed that the boat was still […] Read More
