Two recent developments in multiple sclerosis research offer renewed hope to patients. Hope that we will soon add new weapons to the arsenal in our war against disability. I, for one, am enthusiastic about the potential of fumigate and alemtuzumab. Phase II trials for oral fumigate found that the drug significantly reduced disease activity in... Read more
“What was that supposed to be?” My husband often asks the question in a playful manner. Playful, because he knows exactly what it is.“What was that move?” I’m teasingly asked the question at work. Curious strangers avert their gaze and say nothing. I wonder if they are making silent judgments. So, what is it?... Read more
Far too many people have no health insurance coverage at all, for a variety of reasons. I am not among them at this point, but health care reform is needed... and soon, if I am to avoid that fate. Millions of Americans are teetering on the brink along with me.Most of us are not in the market for a free ride, but we do want more control over our... Read more
I am not uninsured; I am not poor. I am a taxpayer. I’ve never asked for handout and I do not intend to do so now. I do not have access to group health insurance, and since the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis a few years ago, I have a pre-exiting condition. I'm concerned about the lack of control regarding my own health care, and see a... Read more
Multiple sclerosis can come between a husband and wife just as easily as it can bring them closer together. Both parties must come to grips with overwhelming changes in marital roles.It is vital to keep the husband and wife relationship above MS. My last post explored how the patient/spouse can encourage marital harmony. Here are five ways that... Read more
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