Saturday, February 11, 2012

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David Madison

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I was a factory laborer before MS; now I write astronomy articles
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New MS Drug Ampyra

Vicki, it has been a while since I talked here.  Don't know why I stopped.   I have tried both Rebif and Copaxone for my PPMS, each for about two years.  As you probably know, they are not supposed to cure MS, but rather slow the progression.  It is therefore hard to know whether they are working.  How do you judge how... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2010, comments (7)|
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52 year old male now an active triathlete
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Multiple Sclerosis and the Power of Positive Thinking

I know the title of this SharePost seems a bit clichéd, but if you have read any of my previous articles then you will know how important optimism and a positive sense of control is in the overall portfolio of remedies for MS that I employ.    Let me share with you an experience I had this summer that may seem a bit difficult to... Read moreChevron
posted 10/07/2010, comments (4)|
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Marlene1105

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51 Year old Single Woman with no children
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I Found Me!

On October 31, 2004, I was diagnosed with M/S after going completely blind in my left eye and completely numb on my left side.  I thought I was having a stroke as my Mother had one several years earlier.  After many tests, I was diagnosed with M/S; which at the time, I had no idea what M/S was or did I know anyone who had... Read moreChevron
posted 09/15/2010, comments (3)|
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Laura

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Living, Loving, Taking advantage of the MOMENT!
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I REALLY did it now!!

I had been struggling at work this past year or so, and the boss was getting aggravated by my struggles; and it was making me feel inept at my job even though I knew I was very good at it. Sooooooo, I quit and this June I opened a very chic optical boutique and low vision resource center! What did I get myself into!! I thought I was struggling... Read moreChevron
posted 08/09/2010, comments (2)|
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Shelly

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42 year old wife and mother of two. Teacher
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I know why I came in this room, but I can't remember why I came in this room...

So, just a question for my MS friends out there. Okay, maybe more than one question. How do you handle memory issues when you are too young to blame it on aging and your children are offering to drive you places so they can feel better about everyone arriving safely?   I think that since I have had more time to dwell on this subject with... Read moreChevron
posted 07/28/2010, comments (2)|
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