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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 07/02/2009, comments (4)

Merely Me's MS Central Question of the Week!

Hi everybody! It's that time again. Time for a new question of the week! Let's talk about health care shall we? I know we have a world wide audience here so this will be very interesting indeed. My question this week is: Do you feel that the health care you receive for treating your... Read more Chevron

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Vicki

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Writer with Progressive MS and severe Osteoporosis

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posted 06/30/2009, comments (5)

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 more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Advocate, MS Blogger, Musician

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posted 06/23/2009, comment (1)

Financial Assistance for Your Multiple Sclerosis Medications

When it comes to finding financial assistance in paying for expensive medications, the process is not often an easy one. Many of the pharmaceutical companies which produce drugs specific for the treatment of multiple sclerosis make available financial assistance to patients in need. This is for the benefit of the patient but also for... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (10)

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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Jake Crest

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posted 04/15/2009, comment (1)

Sorrow for our Granddaughters

"Can we talk for a moment?" he asked while waving to me over our backyard fence. I like this guy, a lot. He's quite a bit older than me, but fit as a fiddle. One of those guys who, when you look at him, you cross your fingers and silently hope that you look and feel as good when you're that age. Dropping my rake, happy for the break, I walk to the... Read more Chevron

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