Information and opinions on Multiple Sclerosis from Sherry O 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/794654 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/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/794654 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/94933/health Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:45:28 -0500 Sherry O Awhile back, Merely Me asked if I would share some info. about the Canadian Health Care System. I am happy to try and help with understanding the Canadian health care system, hope it helps!   Our taxes are paid on 3 levels; 1.  (The Mayor is highest-ranking office of each city.)  Municipal, which you pay based on the rates set by the city you live in, pay for local infrastructure; roads, parks, recreation... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/94933/health http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/92895/fog Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:52:14 -0400 Sherry O Hi everyone, The thick fog of depression doesn't roll in as frequently as it has in the past; medication changes over 40 years haven't always helped but, continuing to try different drugs & combinations if drugs finally led to about 1 1/2 yrs fog free.  I knew it was starting again late July, early August but, immediately went into denial, put on whatever masks required and fought the urge to run my van into the cement dividers... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/92895/fog http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/90327/ms Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:15:56 -0400 Sherry O I have been away from the site dealing with the needed renovations of my bathroom & bedroom.  I am so very thankful for my friend who is a contractor.  He is also the city's contractor;  this means the work at my house is fit in around city's needs but, he provides his and his staff's time at a ridiculously low cost.  I would never tell him that the upheaval is quite overwhelming.  He is sensitive to the physical... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/90327/ms http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/79807/motto Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:36:06 -0400 Sherry O Even before my MS diagnosis, I kept this on the wall in front of my desk so I could see it or repeat it as often as needed, some days it was alot! Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best and, always remain cheerful! Remaing cheerful can be challenging some days but, those same challenges can spur me on to keep looking up.  That is my other thought, it is just as easy to look up as it is to look down! http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/794654/79807/motto