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Denise Coleman

posted 06/06/2009, comments (4)

Is this really Health Care Reform?

Much is being said about the current move toward “Health Care Reform,” althogh I question how much relating to actual health care is being reviewed for possible reform. Everything I hear or read about has to do with how to pay for the high costs of health care. The goal of such reform is to have an insurance program,... Read more Chevron

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ladygraycloud

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49 yrs old,mom of 3, live in Ocala,Florida

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posted 04/25/2009, comment (1)

Good Morning to All

Well here I am again,still on the thrash hole of getting into Shands and getting help, I hope!!! This week hasn't been a good one not only do I have the burning sensation down my left leg all the time now I have sharp pains in my left elbow with painful sensations down to my ring and middle finger when I try to use my left hand. I am at the point... Read more Chevron

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ladygraycloud

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49 yrs old,mom of 3, live in Ocala,Florida

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (0)

Remembering the Cargivers and/or Family Members

Today as I read about a young lady that has given up so much for the care of her Mother I sit and wonder about the wonderful people that have so much love and grace in them to do this God forsaken task. I also took care of my Mom until she passed and the best advice I can give any and all of the caregivers TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF ALSO!!!!! I... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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posted 03/28/2009, comments (14)

After 28 years of MS, is this the end?

So, my mom, after being diagnosed in '81 by her eye doctor, is now in the hospital with pneumonia, is impacted and also has a UTI. She is barely responsive. I'm just 30, my brother is 27. He was born the year my mom was diagnosed. Dad was gone by the time he was three. We've watched my mom with progressive MS, get... Read more Chevron

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Jake Crest

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posted 03/27/2009, comments (0)

New to the Game?

Normally I write to an audience that knows MS; knows it because they live with it either as caregiver or as victim. But I've read that every hour of every day one more person succumbs to the MonSter. Every hour of every day we caregivers are joined by one more brother or sister in arms. Together we singly fight lonely wars against a jungle fighter... Read more Chevron

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