Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Dan and Jennifer Digmann's Posts

Unfairly Fearing the Worst with MS: Question of the Week

We’re still scratching our heads over the developing story surrounding Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and NBC.   In a nutshell, the network chose not to cast Jack in its upcoming reality show, “Stars Earn Stripes.” The decision came just shortly after Jack disclosed that he has multiple sclerosis, and this move by the... Read moreChevron

Interferon Beta Does Not Prevent Disability: My Experience

I scoffed when I poured through last week’s New York Times article, “Multiple Sclerosis Drug Doesn’t Prevent Onset of Disability, Study Finds.”   What I took from this article is a study found that the drug I'm taking to slow the progression of my MS – interferon beta – has little or no effect on a... Read moreChevron

What Ensures Your Independence? Question of the Week

Fireworks, parades, cookouts and soaking in the summer sun are hallmarks of July 4 – Independence Day.   All of these are on our docket for this year’s holiday celebration, but we actually started celebrating our independence June 20 on the steps of the Michigan Capital Building in Lansing.   It was on this day that for the... Read moreChevron

My Experience with Plasmapheresis for Multiple Sclerosis

I have known for a little more than 10 years my Multiple Sclerosis is no longer considered relapsing remitting. 10 years ago that information was very hard to hear.   I remember thinking, “Sure whatever, doc. Like you know for sure that I now have secondary-progressive MS. Seriously.”   But he did, and now I think I... Read moreChevron

Saying No to an Activity: Choosing Wisely or Giving in to MS?

Dan and I were coordinating our calenders just the other day. You know, preparing for another typical week of activities beyond his working full time and my taking care of things around the house.  Here's how things look...   Saturday—MS Support group meeting Sunday—Church, church picnic, then the graduation open house for... Read moreChevron