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Vicki

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Writer with Progressive MS and severe Osteoporosis

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posted 11/18/2009, comment (1)

Mobility Aids: Vans and Wheelchairs

Vans seem to be perfect for handling wheelchairs and the people who use them. The same adaptive equipment that allows cars to accommodate people with walking difficulties can be added to vans as well. Some of these devices have extra features especially for wheelers using vans. For example, the swivel seat that reaches out from a car door,... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers

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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

Report Adverse Events Directly to the FDA MedWatch Program

The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program “Your FDA gateway for finding clinically important safety information and reporting serious problems with human medical products.” Consumers and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumers play an important public health role by... Read more Chevron

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Amy Gurowitz

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Writer, Instructional Designer, Non-Profit Founder, Dx in 1988

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posted 11/11/2009, comments (9)

Living, Learning, Coping

When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on my 20th birthday in 1988, I tried to find answers. At the time, the resources were limited to books and all I found were frightening generalities with words like progressive and degenerative that stopped me in my tracks. Back then, not much was known about MS and without disease modifying drugs of... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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I am a mother, a writer, and now an MS patient

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (6)

Just one more thing!

Hi everyone! Don't worry...I am not one for long goodbyes here but did want to tell you one thing. Miss Vicki Bridges has agreed and with our producer's approval that she will be taking over my question of the week! Yay! I can't wait to see what community discussions she thinks up in the next... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (14)

The "MS Hug" Demystified

Suddenly you feel an intense tightening around your chest, along with pain and a burning sensation. You clutch your chest, awash in fear. If you have never had this experience before, you wonder... is this a heart attack... a panic attack... an asthma attack... and you will definitely want to contact your physician. But if you... Read more Chevron

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