Senators, stem cell research and me. Multiple sclerosis.
Allow me please to first preface this posting with the acknowledgement that I am neither an important person nor the guy that gets phone calls like this on a regular basis. Late on Thursday afternoon, I answered my phone and found myself being asked
A progress check
It has been a few months now since the re-introductions of Tysabri (natalizumab) back into the U.S. market. The passion with which many MS patients urged the FDAs panel making the decision was unprecedented. Powerful to the point that, for only the s
Politically correct MS verbiage
Note to readers: This blog posting contains words that may be offensive to some people living with MS. Note to my editor: Theyre sure to read it now I have noticed in a few comments scattered here and there a distaste for certain language in the MS c
Spasms and twinges: Warning signs of worse to come?. Multiple Sclerosis.
For about a couple of months before my diagnosing attack, my massage therapist noted that I had muscle spasms in my legs. I hadnt noticed them, couldnt feel them and when I looked to see what she was pointing out, it seemed kind of funny and interest
Newly diagnosed; what would you have liked to know?Multiple Sclerosis.
Think back, Arthur. Think baaaaack. Merlin, The Sorcerer. Many of us who find solace within this site have been on the other side of a diagnosis for a long, long time now. Others are still in their rookie year. Weve gathered a pretty broad spectrum o
Tuberculosis (TB) Part I
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the number one infections disease killer worldwide. The World Health Care Organization estimates that 2 billion people have latent TB, while another 3 million people worldwide die each year due to TB. On average, the
Back on the dating market with MS
Hello, my name is Trevis; Im 40 years old and a Leo. Im a classically trained chef and writer. I like good wine and great food, gardening, films, spending time with my friends, and playing with my Soft Coated Irish Wheaten Terrier, named Sadie. I als
