Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Vicki's Posts

Health Care Reform, Obamacare and Your Thoughts: Question of the Week

The 2010 "Obamacare" Health Care law controversy has been argued in front of the Supreme Court, and now it is being protested in front of the building. Which side do you support?   Let's take a look.   People who agree with the bill and want to keep it intact say it will save us all money and reduce the deficit. Everyone wants to save... Read moreChevron

Two Famous MS Advocates: Teri Garr and Montel Williams

What happens when celebrities have MS? Just like most MSers, celebrities handle their MS diagnoses in many different ways. Let's look at two famous MS advocates who handle their activism as uniquely as they achieved their celebrity. First is Teri Garr, then Montel Williams. Teri Garr Teri Garr is an actress who started as a back-up... Read moreChevron

The Supreme Court, Health Care Reform and MS: Question of the Week

This week the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over Health Care legislation, also known as Obamacare. How does this affect those of us with MS, or does it? What do you think?   As I understand it, the question being considered focuses on the individual mandate and if it is constitutional. There are more detailed questions that will lead to... Read moreChevron

The Internet, MS Support and Me

I have been very quiet for the last couple of months because of my Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). Shortly after the new year, the medication I relied on for almost three years to reduce my pain suddenly stopped working. I could barely open my mouth to eat or drink for weeks, and I slept both day and night. Bummer. During this time, several Health... Read moreChevron

Social Networking and MS - Question of the Week

Do you have a favorite social networking site? The concept of an online virtual community is not new, but still growing very fast. It offers valuable opportunities for sharing information on various specific interests.There is always Twitter (300M registered users) and Facebook (800M registered users). HealthCentral is on both of these sites.... Read moreChevron