Lemtrada Receives FDA Approval for New MS Treatment
Genzyme’s Lemtrada is the latest medication to be approved by the FDA as a treatment plan for multiple sclerosis under a restricted distribution program. The…
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MSsymptoms.me: Double Donations for National MS Society
The National MS Society is excited to share that David and Eula Wintermann Foundation are matching donations until November 17th for a total of $100,000….
MSsymptoms.me: Alfacalcidol for Fatigue?
Alfacalcidol is man-made vitamin D used to treat deficiency. The researchers in Israel believed Alfacalcidol could help with MS fatigue and they were correct. The…
MSsymptoms: Rebif Lifelines for New & Former Patients
MS Lifelines called me last week to check on my well-being. It has been a long time since I have taken Rebif. As it turns…
Recognizing Time Constraints
Coming Back Soon!! I am taking the month of October off for the following reasons: 1. I want to a write short book of memories…
MS symptoms: MS & Hair Loss
Looking at my feet I see the water filling up in the tub again. It happens every time I shower. I know the cause but…
MS symptoms: Fear of the Future
Fear took over me the first few months of my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. One symptom turned into two and then three. I tingled,…
MS symptoms: Letter to Newbie MS Patient
Recently I had a new, fairly young MS patient contact me with questions and concerns about her disease. Here is the letter I sent to…
MS symptoms: Coping with Depression & Anxiety with Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients experience increased episodes of depression and anxiety due to their coping with the illness as well as changes in the brain chemically. Life…
MS symptoms: Insomnia & Multiple Sclerosis
Last night I laid awake again. Sleep issues are common for people with multiple sclerosis. I take Trazadone for sleep but have been reducing my…