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    posted 06/30/2009, comments (16)

    MS Progressive Types: Living with Happiness

    MS was never part of the my life plan. Like most, my initial MS diagnosis was a long and bumpy road. When my MS became progressive, the road changed to a detour in uncharted territory with no end.   How can I face such a bleak future?   It seems to me that I have a choice between two basic options: I can live with Progressive MS... Read moreChevron
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    Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers
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    posted 03/04/2009, comments (6)

    Quality of Life for MS Patients: The Economic and Public Policy View (Part Five in Series)

    Multiple Sclerosis is an expensive disease, both in monetary measures and in quality of life measures.  Not just the exorbitant costs of the disease-modifying treatments, but the indirect costs from lost productivity, the costs of informal care, and the costs associated with a diminished quality of life. Has your neurologist ever said to you... Read moreChevron
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    posted 02/27/2009, comments (6)

    Quality of Life for MS Patients: The Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Disease (Part Four in Series)

    In Part One, Quality of Life for MS Patients: Is it Health-Related?, we outlined four aspects to quality of life which include clinical health, role-performance, adaptability, and well-being.  In Part Two, Quality of Life for MS Patients: The Role of Disease-Modifying Treatments, we discussed the six FDA-approved disease-modifying agents and... Read moreChevron
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    posted 02/24/2009, comments (3)

    Quality of Life for MS Patients: The Impact of Comprehensive Rehabilitation (Part Three in Series)

    In Part One, Quality of Life for MS Patients: Is it Health-Related?, we outlined four aspects to quality of life which include clinical health, role-performance, adaptability, and well-being.  It is important to note that one aspect can and does affect the others.  We are complex beings who are certainly multi-faceted. In Part Two,... Read moreChevron
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    posted 02/13/2009, comments (8)

    Quality of Life for MS Patients: Is it Health-Related? (Part One in Series)

    What do you think of when you consider “quality of life”?  Do end-of-life issues come to mind?  How about disability or an inability to enjoy life?  Or, what about something as simple as holding your grandchild?  This is the first post in a series of Quality of Life topics.   When I think of quality of life,... Read moreChevron
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