Information and opinions on Multiple Sclerosis from Pam1010 at MultipleSclerosisCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/92774/social Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:16:13 -0400 Pam1010 Hi.  I was wondering if anyone has any insight into filing for Soc. Sec. Disability.   When I saw my neurologist this past Wednes. he advised me to file for disability ASAP.  He said he normally didn't do this but he gave me the name of a law firm from which he receives paperwork often and suggested I contact them if I feel like I need help filing.    My question is this: Do I really need an attorney to file?  I... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/92774/social http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/91628/hard Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:14:21 -0400 Pam1010 I'm quickly losing faith in the power of positive thinking.    I think it's partly because, for the past 10 years, I've been able to adapt to the many changes and set-backs in my physical abilities.  All part of that "dealing with it" thing.   The past 10 months have made it difficult to deal with those changes because every new set-back seems to be here to stay, with no relief in sight.  I find I'm no longer... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/91628/hard http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90827/taper Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:18:24 -0400 Pam1010 Good Morning.  I hope the day finds you all well.   I have a few questions about Prednisone and Copaxone.   When I wento to the neurologist on Friday he started me on a Prednisone Taper which I will take the last dose of this coming Sunday.  I guess maybe I expected some kind of small miracle.    If I understand corrrectly the Prednisone is intended to shrink the inflammation in my brain, thereby easing some... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90827/taper http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90682/scary Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:45:49 -0400 Pam1010 As I sit here this morning my body is a virtual amusement park of scary rides.    My arms, hands, and legs doing their increasingly familiar Frankenstine-ian thang.  Spasms and jerks that lost any charm that they might have had months ago.   My mind whirling chaotically, kinda like a rusty, broken down version of The Scrambler at some 2-bit county fair.   Eager to get off the ride, yet knowing I'm gonna stumble... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90682/scary http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90541/minor Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:18:06 -0400 Pam1010 As I'm just recently accepting that I need to roll with the changes in my abilities instead of fighting them every step of the way I'm struck by the relatively small adaptions I've made over time.   I now awake at 5:30am to get ready to begin a 9am workday that's 5 minutes away.   My morning shower is taken in much less time.  I've cut the "repeat" out of lather, rinse, repeat and totally eliminated the conditioner segment,... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90541/minor http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90340/scared Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:40:52 -0400 Pam1010 I'm scared and I'm oh so tired.  I've dealt with this for a while now, in silence, and I need to get it all out and don't know where else to do it.  I found this site in my constant googling for answers and I apologize, in advance, for my rambling, but here goes.   It all started with a bothersome numbness and tingling in my feet and hands.  I can't recall when that all started but it was back befire my husband passed... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/46333/90340/scared