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Pam1010

posted 10/21/2009, comments (7)

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 more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 04/02/2009, comments (6)

Money Matters when you have Multiple Sclerosis

I was raised on the premise that money matters should not be discussed in a public forum. It was best to keep such things close to home. Multiple Sclerosis and money, unfortunately, go hand in hand, and it's difficult to have meaningful conversation about MS without mentioning money. We've often addressed the... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 01/30/2009, comments (3)

News Headline: Human Chain to Raise Funds for MS Patients

On February 1, 2009, a group of caregivers of multiple sclerosis patients and members of the regional MS Society chapter will form a human chain with the aim to create awareness and raise funds for the treatment and rehabilitation of MS patients.Multiple sclerosis is an expensive disease and many patients cannot afford the cost of treatment. ... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (6)

Health Care? It's all in the numbers

It gets an eye-popping response. An incredulous look. A momentary stare. That’s what happens when you get specific about the numbers. The numbers being the dollars and cents of health care.I’ve been writing about the crushing costs of health care for some time now, but I’ve been preaching to the choir. Writing for a multiple... Read more Chevron

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Julie

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posted 08/01/2008, comment (1)

401k, Insurance, MS Fund

I put a healthy portion of my paycheck toward necessary items like health insurance and a 401k. We also have college funds for each of our two kids that my husband and I faithfully contribute to each month., and I have a Christmas account set up where automatic deductions come out of every paycheck. There is already such a drain on my paycheck to... Read more Chevron

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