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Vicki

Vicki

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Writer with Progressive MS and severe Osteoporosis
posted 11/11/2009, comments (0)

Mobility Aids: Privately-Owned Transport — Cars and Wheelchairs

Using a wheelchair, scooter or power chair enhances your mobility in and around the house. Suddenly you have control and you want to go further — across town or across the country. You'll have to transport your wheelchair, too, either with public transportation or private transportation. Today, I am talking about cars used to drive both you... Read moreChevron
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Amy Gurowitz

Amy Gurowitz

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Writer, Instructional Designer, Non-Profit Founder, Dx in 1988
posted 11/11/2009, comments (0)

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 moreChevron
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Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers
posted 11/10/2009, comments (20)

FDA, Social Media, and Pharmaceutical Advertising

I’m looking for your thoughts and opinions on a matter which may directly impact us as patients and the manner in which we get information.  This Thursday and Friday (November 12-13, 2009), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a public hearing “on how pharmaceutical companies use the web and social-media tools to... Read moreChevron
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Merely Me

Merely Me

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I am a mother, a writer, and now an MS patient
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 moreChevron
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
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 moreChevron
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