MS symptoms: Tecfidera Day 1 – Preparing for Side Effects
http://www.mssymptoms.me/videos/TecfideraDay1.m4v With much anticipation and a touch of fear, I began Tecfidera today. Watch the video above to learn more about my preparations.
MS symptoms: Tecfidera Side Effects Management Tips
Tecfidera side effects can make staying on the treatment difficult for some people. Knowledge is power. In preparation for starting this medication I researched how…
MS symptoms: Tecfidera – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Ready! Set! Go! I begin Tecfidera on Sunday. This is a huge step for a fraidy-cat like me. I hate new medications and the risk…
MS symptoms: MS Disabilities Modifies Focuses in Life
In my youth I was unstoppable. Johnny Cash’s song, “I’ve been everywhere, man. I’ve been everywhere,” could be sung, “I’ve been everywhere, man. I’ve done…
MS symptoms: MS Cognitive Issues Lead to Chaos in the Home
One day I decided to thoroughly clean the living room. In the process I emptied the front closet to sort, rid ourselves of, and then…
Guest Post: Occupational Therapy and a Good Knife by Jennifer Digmann
Dan & Jen Digmann are authors and public speakers spreading the awareness of multiple sclerosis with partners such as Healthline.com. You can visit their website…
MS symptoms: New MS Treatment Lemtrada Sent Back for More Trials
On November 29, 2013 the post of the day discussed Lemtrada, a new MS treatment that could allow patients to receive an IV five days…
MS symptoms: Types of Service Dogs for MS Patients
Dogs can be service bound with specialized training for the disabled or work bound servicing in the home as pet assistants. Federal law protects the…
MS symptoms: Service Dogs
Leaving the kitchen the memory of having dinner cooking abandoned me. As dinner began to burn my dog decided he had waited long enough for…
MS symptoms: The Reality of Pain
Arm pain first believed to be from a pinched nerve led to my multiple sclerosis diagnosis. All MS treatment medications have caused me additional pain by…