The Psychological Effects of MS and the Impact on My Dreams
Larry King, when interviewing the late Christopher Reeve, asked, “Do you think about walking?”Reeve replied, “Oh, absolutely. You know, as a matter of fact, in my dreams -- I have never been disabled...
View ArticleMS and Smoking: Not a Good Match
Is there a link between smoking and multiple sclerosis? * “People who start smoking before age 17 may increase their risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study released February...
View ArticleEarly Intervention in Multiple Sclerosis: Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is the single most important weapon you will ever have in your MS-fighting arsenal. It is the one thing you can and should pursue immediately, whether the diagnosis is official or just...
View ArticleYou Have MS, now what are you going to do about it?
"You have multiple sclerosis." You've heard those words and now it's time to decide what you're going to do about it. There is no obvious right or wrong that applies to all MS patients. It's not...
View ArticleDiagnosing MS: The EMG Test
If your doctor suspects that you have multiple sclerosis, but you haven't yet been diagnosed, chances are you'll be taking an EMG test. EMG stands for electromyogram. The purpose of the EMG is to...
View ArticleGuide for Uninsured Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The financial impact of multiple sclerosis cannot be overstated, whether you have medical insurance coverage or not, it becomes a large part of your struggle with the disease. Like it or not, MS and...
View ArticleMoney Matters when you have Multiple Sclerosis
I was raised on the premise that money matters should not be discussed in a public forum. It was best to keep such things close to home. Multiple Sclerosis and money, unfortunately, go hand in hand,...
View ArticleThe Montel/Oprah M.S. Misfire
I admit it -- I don't watch Oprah. But so many people told me about Montel Williams' March 17 appearance on her show that I had to get my hands on a copy. I heard it was an extremely powerful piece...
View ArticleThe "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...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Marriage and Relationship Tips for Husbands and Wives
There's nothing quite so satisfying as a happy marriage, but MS and marriage can be a volatile combination. MS is, by nature, extremely unpredictable, not only when looking toward the future, but on...
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