Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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jkrags

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I am a 40 year old who watched his Mother struggle with PPMS

New to Page

Hello I have just signed up on this page, I am not diagnosed with M.S. however I grew up with my Mother struggling daily with PPMS, and finally passing with it in 2001, I am helping to get the word out the general public about this disease in any way I can, I also am always doing whatever research I can about the new finds, Medications and general... Read moreChevron
cwoolly

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Hi, I am living with MS and am legally blind.

At work accommodations

I am so lucky.  I was diagnosed 1 year ago, and as soon as my boss learned of my diagnosis, he volunteered I take an extra 1 or 2 breaks during my shift.  He was so good to me.  When I felt like I was getting a little worse a few weeks ago and needed a mild cut in my hours, he again was very good about accommodating me.  I am... Read moreChevron
Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich, Health Guide

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Accommodating for Your Multiple Sclerosis Around Your Home and Work

Whether you need to make changes at work to stay gainfully employed or you need to adapt your home environment for ease, it is vital to take advantage of accommodations. Amy is discussing Employment and MS this week as Vicki tells us How MS Affected Her Employment.   Disability and Employment: Work and Disability: Don't Fall Through the... Read moreChevron
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KJ

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Regular guy

Still Not Diagnosed, But Receiving Disability

Though I still have numerous symptoms, multiple lesions, and at least one active lesion - I still have not been diagnosed with MS. My lumbar puncture came back ok. Since the Veterans Administration was not able to come up with a diagnosis or clear reason why I couldn't deploy to Iraq, I am now sitting in a little trailer about 50 miles south of... Read moreChevron
Pam1010

So hard to maintain a positive attitude

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... Read moreChevron