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Posts by Month: January, 2010

Drug Prices Up

There was a price jump in 2009 as the general inflation rate fell.  Did you know that? I though...

What to Say

MSers know what multiple sclerosis is and what it like to have it.  After people say they are s...

CSI NEW YORK

I read the article "CSI NEW YORK" from the website http://www.nymade.com/blog/2009/12/03/csi-new-yor...

Seasonal Risks

I just read this article online about the seasonal risks in regards to MS. I just read an article on...

Oral Drug

Ampyra may, just may get me going.  I remember being excited when Betaseron came into being ava...

Good Old Fashioned Chicken Fried Steak

I read the article "Good Old Fashhioned Chicken Fried Steak" on website http://www.homestylerecipeco...

Pet Snooze

A good night of snoozing can be hard to come by but take comfort in knowing you can.  Our pet c...

Osteoporosis in Men

Osteoporosis is not just a woman thing.  Men are at risk for brittle bones as they get older.&n...

The Great Midwest

I read the article "The Great Midwest" from http://www.acomicallife.com/blog/2010/01/14/the-great-mi...

Spasticity On Your Own

I found an article on measuring spasticity that I found helpful.  The article mentions a team e...

Health Risk You Don't Know About

Are you one of the Americans who spend at least 50% of their time sitting? I am.  This article ...

SIS AND SANIBEL

I read the article "SIS AND SANIBEL" found on the website http://www.creatingbuttons.com/2009/11/13/...

Recession

Recession is not over yet even though some of the powers to be are indicating it is or soon will be....

Asking for Help

I have MS. I don't know how to ask for help. My mother needed all the help she could get because she...

Bladder Infections

I read the article on bladder infections from the website http://www.todayshealthviews.com/blog/2010...

Aged and Teens

Older adults make doctors happy. Kids, too.  Don't you want to make your doctors happy?  I...

Headaches

I read an article in yesterday's Parade magazine in The Sunday Oregonian and it 'rang' my bell. ...

To Get in the Mood for Love

I read the article "To Get in the Mood for Love" on the website http://www.midlifemingle.com/blog/20...

Happiness!!

Make happiness happen by changing your attitude.  We are in for some tough times this year.&nbs...

Jury Duty

Have you heard about the high price or jury trials? It is a civic duty to each and everyone of us in...

Crocheting a Child's Blanket

I read the article "Crocheting a Child's Blanket" found on website  http://www.childrenscroche...

Bob and Bogart

There is a man promoting a different career to college students. His name is Bob and he hales from O...

No Cook Recipes

This is not the right time of year but if you are in my situation or similar, you might this informa...

Brooks and Dunn

I read the article "Brooks and Dunn" found on website http://www.mycountrymusichits.com/2010/01/02/b...

Severe Spasticity

Early stages of MS have often unreported incidents of spasticity detected by a theripist.  This...

Drug Prices to Increase

The cost of prescription, brand-name drugs are heading up.  Not the information we want but dru...

Glasses For Me

I read the article "Glasses For Me" on website http://missionworkvoice.com/2010/01/02/glasses-for-me...

E-Learning

The Internet is a valuable tool if you want it to be.   There is even FREE E-Learning avai...

Live Well With What You Have

Live well with what you have.  How many times have you heard that coupled with how many times h...

Lofty Ideals Meet Reality

I read the article "Lofty Ideals Meet Reality" on website http://www.healthierorganics.com/blog/2010...

Another Day

I don't know for sure what day it is.  I am certainly losing track with all the holidays and su...

Managing the ordinary things in your Life

Managing the everyday life of MS problems takes a lot of strength for MSer and family.  It come...

Eyes-heimer's

I read the article, "Eyes-heimer's" from the website http://www.acomicallife.com/blog/2009/07/16/eye...

Insurance?

I am reading an AARP article of great import in these days. "When Health Insurance is Phony by Sid K...

Dotage and Body Temps

Dotage is defined as a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertne...

Stamps of The Grand Canyon

I read the article "Stamps of The Grand Canyon" on website http://www.beststampsandpostcards.com/200...

Friend with a Broken Foot and Snowed-in

I have a predicament brewing... I have a friend who is snowed-in in Iowa.  I am sure there are ...

Stem Cells

1)Today, stem cells are big-time in the eyes of MSers, doctors, babies and those researching for a M...

Remembering

I read the article "Remembering" on website http://www.todayshealthviews.com/blog/2009/12/29/remembe...

Help?

2) I have found out that I don't know how to ask for help.  Do you?  It is not easy when o...

How is the immune system involved in MS?

1) I have a question regarding multiple sclerosis.  How is the immune system involved in MS?&nb...

Does Your Dog Drink Water Too Fast...And Then Make Herself Sick? An Easy Fix!

I read the article "Does Your Dog Drink Water Too Fast...And Then Make Herself Sick? An Easy Fix!" f...

Physical Therapist

2)Physical therapy is a good way to keep up your strength.  Mobility challenges with haunt you ...

Low Vision

1)  You want to keep your eye vision good as long as possible and maybe you will succeed! ...