Dr. Erica Rivas Rodriguez MSNIA

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“The financial strain that MS puts on a family is overwhelming and your staff is so kind to help.”

Individuals with MS can experience difficulty with balance, coordination, fine motor skills, and mobility.

The MSAA Equipment Distribution Program offers products designed to improve safety, mobility, and activities of daily living, along with exercise/wellness opportunities. We offer these products at no charge to individuals with MS who qualify for assistance.

To learn more about our Equipment Program, please visit https://bit.ly/3s4U4gc
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
It’s always great to reconnect with good friends and learn about medicine ☺️ ATX
Texas Medical Association

One of the things I enjoy the most about being a neurologist is building relationships with my patients 💗

It’s been a minute!

The world 🌏around us does not slow down…TAKE YOUR MOMENT of ⏸️
CONNECT 🔁 with yourself, a friend, your lover 💗.
BE APPRECIATIVE of the things you have and know that you cannot change everything.

When the bestie comes to visit and also brings you lunch ✨

Thank you so much 🫧

We are ready for Walk MS 2023 • ATX

Ante la adversidad provee una mirada gentil, un corazón noble y una sonrisa cálida 🌼
When faced with adversity, maintain a gentle appearance, a noble heart, and a warm smile

Esclerosis Múltiple
Acompáñame este martes a las 9 am en AL DIA con Claudia Esponda para hablar sobre Esclerosis Múltiple con la Dra. Erica Rivas- Rodriguez.
¡No te lo pierdas¡

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Don't forget to register for our December Expert Q&A! We'll be hearing from Dr. Michael Braitsch about how people living with can incorporate yoga, tai chi, and qi gong into their daily lives. This is a free, virtual event: briangrant.org/events

Free services for MS patients including MRI!
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MSAA Gives Thanks | Free Community Resources It is the season of giving and gratitude, and MSAA cannot help but reflect on the wonderful amount of support they receive from their community members.

Brain Health — knowledge is power!
Let’s talk about concussions



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Being assertive is a sign of courage and confidence! You stand up for yourself in an honest and effective way while still respecting those around you.

Many people misunderstand being assertive with being aggressive and this is when we need to kindly educate people that being assertive is a way of communicating efficiently and diplomatically. People who communicate assertively are respectful of others and their opinions whereas people who are aggressive violate the rights of others by being verbally or physically abusive.
🗣 VALUE YOURSELF AND OTHERS
🗣 ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL OTHER PEOPLE’S BEHAVIOR
🗣 EXPRESS YOURSELF IN A POSITIVE WAY
🗣 ACCEPT CRITICISM HUMBLY
🗣 LEARN TO SAY ‘NO’
🗣 STAY CALM AND COMPOSED

TODAY IS MENTAL HEALTH DAY
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, don’t wait! Call or text 988 for immediate help 💚

This is a great opportunity for family, caregivers, and friends of those living with MS! The MSAA has been working hard in reaching and providing resources to our Hispanic community.

¡Esto es una tremenda oportunidad para familiares, cuidadores y amistades de personas que están viviendo con EM! La MSAA ha estado trabajando fuerte para extenderse y proveer recursos a nuestra comunidad Hispana.

Uniéndose a la celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, la MSAA está estrenando una serie de seminarios web para la comunidad hispana/latina: "Juntos encontrando resiliencia viviendo con EM".
Acompañe al Dr. Víctor M. Rivera el jueves 13 de octubre a las 8:00 p.m. para participar del primer seminario titulado “Apoyo a la familia y al cuidador: Cuidando a quienes nos apoyan”. Este programa explorará cómo los miembros de la familia pueden apoyarse emocionalmente y cómo las personas que viven con esclerosis múltiple pueden brindar y recibir apoyo de sus seres queridos mientras juntos encaran la travesía de la EM.
Obtenga más información y regístrese visitando el siguiente enlace: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DCimp_dBRHCOThVXPIl95A
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In conjunction with honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month, MSAA is launching a new Hispanic/Latinx webinar series: “Together Finding Resilience Living with MS.”
Join Dr. Victor M. Rivera on October 13th at 8:00 PM Eastern for the first webinar in the series titled “Family and Caregiver Support: Taking Care of Those That Support Us.” This program will explore how family members can support each other, both practically and emotionally, and how those living with MS can give and receive support from loved ones that are there for them on their MS journey.
Learn more and register by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DCimp_dBRHCOThVXPIl95A
*This program will be conducted mainly in Spanish with bilingual English/Spanish presentation slides and a Q&A section.

Strong and Independent!
Starting my own medical practice presented many challenges but by surrounding myself with the people that love and support me, the sky seems approachable now. Being strong means recognizing when to ask for help and when to provide help.

My journey has just begun and it all started after realizing that working in a place where you are unhappy and underappreciated is not where you want to place your energy. Put that energy into the things that you are passionate about and no matter where you are or where you go happiness will follow!

Love my job!
So appreciative and humbled for being in a position to help others, even at their most vulnerable.
Thank you 😊

Multiple Sclerosis treatment requires a multifaceted and multidisciplinary approach focusing on acute treatments but also preventive therapies.
Follow me for more tips and information about multiple sclerosis and neurology in Austin, TX!

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Autoimmune disorders can affect the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles and lead to a wide range of symptoms including weakness, numbness, vision problems, cognitive issues, trouble swallowing, pain, among other symptoms.

Make an appointment www.msnia.com or 512-637-0802.