The Week in Review, June 19, 2009

Vicki discusses "MS Progressive Types: The Human Side."  Perhaps one of my favorite of her posts in the series.  Please do go read, you will be glad you did.

Merely Me asks "Do you feel that there will be a cure for Multiple Sclerosis in our future?  And do you think this is likely as there is so much money invested in MS medications which do not cure (at this point in time) but merely propose to delay the progression of this disease?"

Questions and Conversations:

kittincat says I have been dx with fibromyalgia, but have other strange symptoms.  Could this be MS?

LauraM has a question about Pregnancy and MS, specifically after using Betaseron.

mil with ad asks How come someone that has ms can end up with fibromyalgia at the same time?

Debbie asks "Does being on Avenox lower resistance to colds and coughs?"

Wayne asks "Is fatigue from MS a reason to claim disability?"

mustangjenny34 is looking for Financial Assistance for a Car.

Heidi discusses her 6-week UTI and is looking for suggestions.

Helen asks "If you have MS is it ok to be in a hot tub?"

Linda gives us an update on her MS Limbo Status.

KarenRN questions Blurred Vision Extreme.

Carol asks "Is eye twitching part of an MS symptom?"

Melody's sister was just diagnosed with MS and she questions the accuracy of it.

Joyce would like to know if there are many vegetarians with MS.

truckerrobert37 is looking for insight to his symptoms.

Meg has a question about dizziness and vertigo and is looking for advice.

cresha214 asks "Does anyone feel like their face is swelling during an MS relapse?"

alice questions intense itching and restlessness over her body in the evenings.

catlover1968 asks "Feeling hot is normal for MS, right?"

Kelley asks "With a flare-up, how long do symptoms usually last?"

cresha214 asks "Has anyone had a flare-up right before your menstrual cycle?"

Meme questions "Has anyone else been told that it's all in your mind?"

Amos asks "Can MS cause autism like symptoms?"

ktrebony questions whether it's ok to stop the steroid taper after 3-days Solumedrol.
katarzyna asks "What would be the activity of motor neurons from EMG of MS patient?"

SDN8432 has Celiac disease and questions whether he/she has MS.

Meme asks about "non specific MS" and whether you can have MS without brain lesions.

Those are the happenings around here for the past 7 days.  I hope you have a great weekend, enjoy the weather, and celebrate the Dads of all variations.