Re: SSA/Medicare/ reply to post on list--feel free to delete

July 13, 2007

Peggy, the reason this whole discussion took off was that one member,

a teacher, commented that SSDI had told her that she was not eligible,

and I surmised that as she was a teacher, she had not put into the SSA/

Medicare system, which she confirmed was correct. Casual laborers

do not put into it; many sweat shop works certainly are not contributing,

nor benefitting from it, and many who have been here for years on visas,

amy contribute, but will get nothing out of the system unless they do be

come legal permanent residents or citizens. I used to run federally fun

ded medical clinics in major cities, among other things that I have done.

Out West, many of those who came to those clinics had poor or little

insurance after retirement, and were highly educated teachers in the

public school (K-12) system. If you are saying that all teachers do

contribute and benefit in New York, that is indeed something to cele

brate, but it is NOT the case that all who work are automatically paying

into the system, nor that they will ever benefit from it--and the one legiti

mate professions that falls into this category, IN MOST STATES, sadly,

is that of public school teaching.

Then there is this common phenomenon known as "graft and corruption"

whereby the personnell department of an agency deliberately takes OUT

the SSA/MEDICARE tax and puts it into the account of another employ

ee, under a different Social Security number. I found out when I retired

on SSDI, that this had happened to me in two agencies--not those that

I wa running--and as they no longer existed, there was nothing that I

could possibly do about it.

Last year there were only fifteen states in which the public school teachers

were allowed to have SSA/Medicare deducted from their checks; New

York was one of them, which is very much to New York's credit. Their

are State retirement plans for teachers in most states, but the medical in

surance that they get afterward is inadequate, if any, and the retirement

is not adequate in proportion to years worked.

Each of my own children earn six-figure incomes, and each was just plain

shocked to find that each year the IRS sets a LIMIT over which a person

does not and cannot contribute to Social Security. So, just to take my

highest earning kid as an example: the limit now is somewhere in the low

$90,000.00 plus bracket, so NO ONE in the entire country pays into SSA

nor into MEDICARE after each person has earned that amount each year,

and that is ONLY EARNED INCOME. No Investments are EVER taxed,

nor have they been, for Social Security nor Medicare.

And all that I have described, alas, is indeed the way this country has done

business since the very beginning of Social Security. Medicare did not come

into existance until the early 1960's, Social Security having been enacted after

the Depression began. Part D, the added drug prescription benefit of Medicare

was signed into law on December 12, 2003 by President W. Bush,

enacted in January of 2006, and is still a fragmented program, though it helps

many. It is the FIRST step in the Privatization of Medicare, as Part D is con

tracted to private providers, and often costs a hefty monthly premium and

after a set amount, leaves the patient obligated to pay cash for thousands of

dollars of prescriptions (full price), unless the income is very low, and there

are provisions for that.

My parents were born respectively in 1897 and 1899; they fell into

the "gap" period, and after my multi-millionaire father became very ill

with MS, and could no longer THINK, he was not able to decide for

himself to purchase an insurance plan nor a drug plan, nor to join an

HMO or PPO due ot his and my mother's ages at the time that Social

Security was first enacted. My father's money was held in trust by his

brother who had been made executor decades before (never mind he

now had Alzheimer's Disease), and the upshot was that Welfare and

Medicaid took care of my parents while my uncle just plain stole the

entire famly's inheritance. mine included. My parents had contributed

too little to Social Security to entitle them to any benefits as the

SSDI program had not yet been created. They were taken care of

by the then "welfare" program, "Aid to the Totally Disabled." No one

even told my mother, who was cognitively impaired and lived longer,

that my father, a decorated WWII veteran, could have received at

least some of his care through the VA.

And their situation was not an uncommon one for people born in

what is now called "the gap" period.

And that has been my experience with "the American Way" of handling

all this--no benefits for my husband, a teacher in both Oregon and Cali

fornia, and few for my parents who had worked and were very wealthy

all their lives. Not that government policy can be blamed for my uncle's

cognitive deterioration and the ignorance of all my family members, save

for me. I became the executor and guardian for my parents, but could

not access my father's assetts.

We need desperately to reform the existing system, and/or to create

and fund (somewhat as we do Welfare and Medicaid, a universal

(not socialized) health care system for all of us in this country.

I know, more Cheer; I gave up on the links, too many!

Love, to you and to yours,

n

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July 13, 2007

n I had no idea, what a terrible thing to have happen. To lose

everything like that. So many times we see people who are put into

nursing homes in our area that haven't signed their homes over to

other members of their family within 6 months before they are

hospitalized lose everything. The state swoops in and takes it all.

Like vultures, these people gave everything they had, worked hard,

lived good lives, mostly, and when they need special attention, if

they don't know the laws they get the shaft.

My father has a living will. He has already given my sister and

myself his DNR order. He already has his whole funeral planned out so

we don't have to worry about a thing. I guess that's good for us.

Oh well, all we can do is vote for who we think is the best liar at

the time, I guess, and hope to be pleasantly surprised, lol!!!! I'm

just tired of struggling to get by, with all the medical bills,

prescription costs, therapist appts, copays and such, now my

daughters sr. pictures are due to be taken and the cheapest package

is $199!!! Of couse you only get 1 pose with that and like 3 pictures

and where you going with that? The one we need is $$250. Well, last I

looked the money tree had pretty much shriveled up and died. It's

really disheartening.

Hugs,

Peggy

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi Reb:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Is on one of what we call the CRAB-T drugs? That

would

> be

> > > > > Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron or Tysabri. Some doctors

> > call

> > > them

> > > > > disease modifying drugs. I was on Avonex for 5 years then

> > decided

> > > I

> > > > > felt so good I didn't need it any longer. That was in 2003.

> Now

> > > I've

> > > > > had some progression and I regret my decision to stop

taking

> > > Avonex

> > > > > injections. I do believe in the disease modifying drugs.

They

> > are

> > > > > especially important in early relapsing remitting MS. I'm

> sure

> > >

> > > > > has done her " research " though. (laughing). A research

> > scientist!

> > > > > That's very impressive indeed. And you are going for your

> > > doctorate.

> > > > > How long do you have until graduation?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I was on Provigil and it worked for me but the cost did

> hold

> > me

> > > > > back. I started on Ritalin several weeks ago and it is

> working

> > > very

> > > > > well but I saw my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure is

> up,

> > a

> > > side

> > > > > effect of Ritalin. I may not be able to stay on this drug.

> We'll

> > > > > decide next month when I have another blood pr essure

check.

> I

> > have

> > > > > high blood pressure anyway so this is bad news for me.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I just sent a link to the group map if you would like to

> add

> > > your

> > > > > location (it was a post with the subject: location). And we

> > have a

> > > > > birthday calendar, too. If you would to send your birthdays

I

> > > would

> > > > > be glad to add them to the calendar. We also have a group

> photo

> > > > > section where you could put photos of you and and some

> of

> > > your

> > > > > area if you would like. I know we would all like to see

some

> of

> > > your

> > > > > country. We have one member from Turkey, several from the

UK,

> > one

> > > > > from Central America, several from Canada and the rest from

> the

> > > USA.

> > > > > I live in Arizona, USA. Have you ever visited the USA? I've

> > always

> > > > > wanted to go to Europe but have never had the chance. My

> niece

> > > lived

> > > > > in Holland for 4 years while her husband w as stationed

there

> > with

> > > our

> > > > > military. She loved it. Then they were stationed in London

for

> > > > > awhile. She preferred Holland.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > The fatigue is awful and is hard for others to

understand.

> > When

> > > it

> > > > > hits me I can not stay awake. Is able to keep working

as

> > > usual?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I participated in a teleconference with one of our top

> > research

> > > > > physicians in the field of MS and he pushed the idea of

> > exercise

> > > being

> > > > > extremely important for MS. For many years MSers have been

> told

> > > to be

> > > > > careful with exercise because it can overheat your body,

> > bringing

> > > on

> > > > > symptoms or a relapse. But Dr. Vollmer said it is

imperative

> to

> > > > > exercise because people with MS can lose use of their

muscles

> > and

> > > it's

> > > > > very difficult to regain that muscle strength. In 2001 I

had

> > hand

> > > > > weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks. We moved to

a

> > farm

> > > and

> > > > > I started milking goats and got my hand strength back and

it

> > > improved

> > > > > my fine motor skills as well. So needs to milk goats.

> > > (laughing)

> > > > > >

> > > > > > love

> > > > > > Sharon

> > > > > >

> > > > > > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight

> > > variations in

> > > > > spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and

> > beauty

> > > and

> > > > > in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Re: Hi and Amantadine

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi all,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the

> > > alternative

> > > > > >

> > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood

it

> > > correctly,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't

> work,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The

> > cost

> > > is,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have to worry about

since

> > it's

> > > the

> > > > > >

> > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

of

> > that

> > > system

> > > > > >

> > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

chronic

> > > disease

> > > > > >

> > > > > > like MS...).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

perceptive

> > of

> > > you!).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the

> > parts

> > > that

> > > > > >

> > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is

a

> > > research

> > > > > >

> > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical company, and I am a

librarian

> > but

> > > right

> > > > > >

> > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

the

> > > title

> > > > > >

> > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I

> want

> > > the

> > > > > most).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > I think the " worst " symptom for is the fatigue, but

> she

> > > also gets

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

sometimes

> > > lose a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

she

> is

> > > tired or

> > > > > >

> > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

> going

> > > to walk

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

> > > possibility

> > > > > >

> > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to

> > work,

> > > but

> > > > > >

> > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and

> > tired

> > > after a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

> motor

> > > skills in

> > > > > >

> > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last

> > > relapse (the

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

> > december

> > > last

> > > > > year).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

our

> > way

> > > around

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it (but only just begun, though).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > love

> > > > > >

> > > > > > /Reb

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Dear Peggy, thank you for your kind and understanding post. Right now, that is,

today, a very dear friend of mine really needs RAPIDLY to deed her house to

her younger and very well-to-do som to protect her and the other son, who

is also disabled (cannot get HIM to apply for SSDI!!!!!). She has MS and is

experiencing rather severe cognitive/memory problems. I dragged her to her

neurologist and, with her consent, took notes for her and explained to her what

he had said; he was solemnly nodding his head as I spoke. I am today printing

up all that he said and will give it to her this week-end--I will also keep a copy or

two, as she will forget where she put his instructions. She is also to have a new

MRI--yes, I will drive her there to get it as she can no longer drive.

She pays for gasoline for my car; I serve as her driver, and of course, as her

friend. I pray each day that she not need a group home or convalescent home,

as even though she does qualify for Medicaid (Medi-Cal here), I do not know

that I can get her to follow up with her social worker's instructions!

It is a combination of poorly controlled diabetes and progressing MS that

is taking her down so. She, her deceased husband, both of her sons, have

worked themselves raw all their lives; they are entitled to KNOW what they

have a RIGHT to receive in the way of fiscal and Rx support.

Sooo, I do what I can both as a volunteer through Gray Panthers, and

in my own life to help as I can. Fortunately, plenty of people are there

to care about me.

I do care so much that our children, their children and so on receive even

more in the way of benefits than have we or our parents.

Love to you, Peggy,

n

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rings it with her to > > work, > > > but> > > > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > > tired > > > after a> > > > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine > motor > > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > > relapse (the> > > > > > ; > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> > december > > > last> > > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find our > > way > > >

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July 13, 2007

n, what do you mean by "casual laborers"? I'm not sure what type of jobs you are putting in that classification. My father's social security was paid in to the wrong number we found out when he tried to retire. No money was available and no one could "find" out what social security number his money went to. Now n had the same thing happen to her twice. Did you all know you can request a printout of your Social Security record. That easy step will prevent your money from being put in someone else's account. You will also be able to tell if someone else is using your social security number. From this very long web address: http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=51 & p_created=955474758 & p_sid=9qrOcxGi & p_accessibility=0 & p_lva= & p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjcmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PTEuOSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ** & p_li= & p_topview=1It is important that you review page 3 of the Social Security Statement

you receive each year to make sure the earnings record is correct and

that we have recorded each year that you worked. You are the only

person who can look at the earnings chart and know whether it is

complete and correct. If our records are wrong, you may not receive all

the benefits to which you are entitled.If some, or all, of your earnings from the last year are not shown on your Statement, it could be that we were processing last year's earnings reports when your Statement was prepared. Your complete earnings for the last year will be shown on the next Statement you receive.Call

us right away at 1- (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. your local time) if

any earnings for years before last year are shown incorrectly. If

possible, have your W-2 or tax return for those years available.If you do not have a current Statement, you can request one by completing an online Request for Social Security Statement, or download and complete form SSA-7004. You also can request the form by calling 1- or by filing your request at your local Social Security office.And remember, when you request a Statement, you will not automatically receive one for another year.So, list members please go to the website above and request a current statement for you if you aren't already on SSDI and

for your spouse. SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Re: Hi and Amantadine> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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we have t

o worry about since > it's > > the> > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > that > > system> > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a chronic > > disease> > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > of > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > parts > > that> > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > research> > > > > > > > > > scientist in a

pharmaceutical co

mpany, and I am a librarian > but > > right> > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in the > > title> > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I want > > the> > > > most). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but she > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she is > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is going

> >

to walk> > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > possibility> > > > > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to > work, > > but> > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > tired > > after a> > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine motor > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > relapse (the> > > > > ; > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> december > > last> > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > >

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July 13, 2007

Just a suggestion, here in Oklahoma we have the Advantage Program - a program to help seniors and the disabled in there homes. A casemanager can fight the battles and get the help that is needed. I don't know what they call it where you are. They will even go to bat with Department of FAmily/Human services. My prayers are with you - @Rojas5915@... wrote: Dear Peggy, thank you for your kind and understanding

post. Right now, that is, today, a very dear friend of mine really needs RAPIDLY to deed her house to her younger and very well-to-do som to protect her and the other son, who is also disabled (cannot get HIM to apply for SSDI!!!!!). She has MS and is experiencing rather severe cognitive/memory problems. I dragged her to her neurologist and, with her consent, took notes for her and explained to her what he had said; he was solemnly nodding his head as I spoke. I am today printing up all that he said and will give it to her this week-end--I will also keep a copy or two, as she will forget where she put his instructions. She is also to have a new MRI--yes, I will drive her there to get it as she can no longer drive. She pays for gasoline for my car; I serve as her driver, and of course, as her friend. I pray each day that she not need a group home or convalescent home, as even though she does qualify for Medicaid (Medi-Cal here), I do not know that I can get her to follow up with her social worker's instructions! It is a combination of poorly controlled diabetes and progressing MS that is taking her down so. She, her deceased husband, both of her sons, have worked themselves raw all their lives; they are entitled to KNOW what they have a RIGHT to receive in the way of fiscal and Rx support. Sooo, I do what I can both as a volunteer through Gray Panthers, and in my own life to help as I can. Fortunately, plenty of people are there to care about me. I do care so much that our children, their children and so on receive even more in the way of

benefits than have we or our parents. Love to you, Peggy, n --------- Re: Hi and Amantadine> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all,> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the > > > alternative> > > > > > > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood it > > > correctly,> > > > > > > > > > >

> it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't > work,> > > > > > > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The > > cost > > > is,> > > > > > > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have to worry about since > > it's > > > the> > > > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > > that > > > system> > > > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a chronic > > > disease> > > > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > > > It's correct that we

are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > > of > > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > > parts > > > that> > > > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > > research> > > > > > > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical company, and I am a librarian > > but > > > right> > > > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in the > > > title> > > > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I > want > > > the> > > > > ; most). > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but > she > > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she > is > > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is > going > > > to walk> > > > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > > possibility> > > > > > > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she b rings it with her to > > work,

> > > but> > > > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > > tired > > > after a> > > > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine > motor > > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > > relapse (the> > > > > > ; > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> > december > > > last> > > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find our > > way > > > around> > > >

> > > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /Reb> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!--> > > > > > > > > > > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size

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> > > > > >> > > > > __________________ ________________________________________> > > > > > Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, > > your> > > > > story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.> > > > > > http://sims. <http://sims.yahoo.com/> yahoo.com/> > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have a great day! Joanne> > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > > > > Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and > > > > > always stay

connected to friends.> > > > >> > > >> > >> > > Anne / Moonschild / Firehead Doewoman / The Reiki Lady God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there. May we all live in peace, love and harmony.Accepting one another.Ignoring the

color of the skin,Or the country others come from!Let's begin loving one another.We are all brother's and sisters !Pray for world peace.Stop all the hatred, violence and killing!

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July 13, 2007

Thank you, Anne, we have a similar program here through something

called HIPAC (forget what all that stands for), and they have ombuds

men, legal aids, the works, but boy, is my friend RESISTANT!

Love to you,

n

--------- Re: Hi and Amantadine

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all,> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the > > > alternative> > > > > > > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking abou

t, but if I understood it > > > correctly,> > > > > > > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't > work,> > > > > > > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The > > cost > > > is,> > > > > > > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have to worry about since > > it's > > > the> > > > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > > that > > > system> > > > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a chronic > > > disease> > > > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > > > > > > &gt

; > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > > of > > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > > parts > > > that> > > > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > > research> > > > > > > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical company, and I am a librarian > > but > > > right> > > > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in the > > > title> > > > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I > want > > > the> > > > > ; most). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but > she > > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she > is > > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is > going > > > to walk> > > > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > > possibility> > > > > > > > > >

> > she will be tired later on (fx. she b rings it with her to > > work, > > > but> > > > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > > tired > > > after a> > > > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine > motor > > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > > relapse (the> > > > > > ; > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> > december > > > last> > > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find our > > way > > > around> > > > > > > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /Reb> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!--> > > > > > &gt

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Anne / Moonschild / Firehead Doewoman / The Reiki Lady

God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

May we all live in peace, love and harmony.Accepting one another.Ignoring the color of the skin,Or the country others come from!Let's begin loving one another.We are all brother's and sisters !Pray for world peace.Stop all the hatred, violence and killing!

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July 13, 2007

According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the term "casual laborer"

means one who does not have a permanent, steady, ongoing job, but must

take what ever is available. The term is not limited to migrant workers, but

applies even to, say, college students and high school students who work

part time or at more or less random parti-time jobs with no set schedule

of much duration. I have long since, perhaps mercifully, lost that link!

Love,

n

--------- Re: Hi and Amantadine> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > ; > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all,> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the > > alternative> > > > > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood it > > correctly,> > > > > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't work,> > > > > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The > cost > > is,> > > > > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t o worry about since > it's > > the> > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > that > > system> > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a chronic > > disease> > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > of > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > parts > > that> > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > research> > > > > > > > &g

t; > scientist in a pharmaceutical co mpany, and I am a librarian > but > > right> > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in the > > title> > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I want > > the> > > > most). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but she > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she is > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry

a cane if she is going > > to walk> > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > possibility> > > > > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to > work, > > but> > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > tired > > after a> > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine motor > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > relapse (the> > > > > ; > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> december > > last> > > > year).> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > gt; > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find our > way > > around> > > > > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /Reb> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!--> > > > > > > > > >

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July 14, 2007

n,

Yes, as soon as possible that should be done, I know there is a time

limit here in NY anyways. That's what most of the deeds in the

newspaper are older folks transferring to their children with no

consideration or money changing hands. Just to protect what's theirs.

It shouldn't have to be that way.

You're a very good friend for helping her the way you do. Why won't

her son fill out for assistance? That doesn't make any sense?

Hugs,

Peggy

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Hi Reb:

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Is on one of what we call the CRAB-T drugs? That

> would

> > be

> > > > > > Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron or Tysabri. Some

doctors

> > > call

> > > > them

> > > > > > disease modifying drugs. I was on Avonex for 5 years then

> > > decided

> > > > I

> > > > > > felt so good I didn't need it any longer. That was in

2003.

> > Now

> > > > I've

> > > > > > had some progression and I regret my decision to stop

> taking

> > > > Avonex

> > > > > > injections. I do believe in the disease modifying drugs.

> They

> > > are

> > > > > > especially important in early relapsing remitting MS. I'm

> > sure

> > > >

> > > > > > has done her " research " though. (laughing). A research

> > > scientist!

> > > > > > That's very impressive indeed. And you are going for your

> > > > doctorate.

> > > > > > How long do you have until graduation?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I was on Provigil and it worked for me but the cost did

> > hold

> > > me

> > > > > > back. I started on Ritalin several weeks ago and it is

> > working

> > > > very

> > > > > > well but I saw my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure

is

> > up,

> > > a

> > > > side

> > > > > > effect of Ritalin. I may not be able to stay on this

drug.

> > We'll

> > > > > > decide next month when I have another blood pr essure

> check.

> > I

> > > have

> > > > > > high blood pressure anyway so this is bad news for me.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I just sent a link to the group map if you would like

to

> > add

> > > > your

> > > > > > location (it was a post with the subject: location). And

we

> > > have a

> > > > > > birthday calendar, too. If you would to send your

birthdays

> I

> > > > would

> > > > > > be glad to add them to the calendar. We also have a group

> > photo

> > > > > > section where you could put photos of you and and

some

> > of

> > > > your

> > > > > > area if you would like. I know we would all like to see

> some

> > of

> > > > your

> > > > > > country. We have one member from Turkey, several from the

> UK,

> > > one

> > > > > > from Central America, several from Canada and the rest

from

> > the

> > > > USA.

> > > > > > I live in Arizona, USA. Have you ever visited the USA?

I've

> > > always

> > > > > > wanted to go to Europe but have never had the chance. My

> > niece

> > > > lived

> > > > > > in Holland for 4 years while her husband w as stationed

> there

> > > with

> > > > our

> > > > > > military. She loved it. Then they were stationed in

London

> for

> > > > > > awhile. She preferred Holland.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > The fatigue is awful and is hard for others to

> understand.

> > > When

> > > > it

> > > > > > hits me I can not stay awake. Is able to keep

working

> as

> > > > usual?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I participated in a teleconference with one of our top

> > > research

> > > > > > physicians in the field of MS and he pushed the idea of

> > > exercise

> > > > being

> > > > > > extremely important for MS. For many years MSers have

been

> > told

> > > > to be

> > > > > > careful with exercise because it can overheat your body,

> > > bringing

> > > > on

> > > > > > symptoms or a relapse. But Dr. Vollmer said it is

> imperative

> > to

> > > > > > exercise because people with MS can lose use of their

> muscles

> > > and

> > > > it's

> > > > > > very difficult to regain that muscle strength. In 2001 I

> had

> > > hand

> > > > > > weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks. We moved

to

> a

> > > farm

> > > > and

> > > > > > I started milking goats and got my hand strength back and

> it

> > > > improved

> > > > > > my fine motor skills as well. So needs to milk

goats.

> > > > (laughing)

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > love

> > > > > > > Sharon

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight

> > > > variations in

> > > > > > spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and

> > > beauty

> > > > and

> > > > > > in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Re: Hi and Amantadine

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Hi all,

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was

the

> > > > alternative

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I

understood

> it

> > > > correctly,

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine

doesn't

> > work,

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more.

The

> > > cost

> > > > is,

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have to worry about

> since

> > > it's

> > > > the

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

> of

> > > that

> > > > system

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

> chronic

> > > > disease

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > like MS...).

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

> perceptive

> > > of

> > > > you!).

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in

the

> > > parts

> > > > that

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...).

is

> a

> > > > research

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical company, and I am a

> librarian

> > > but

> > > > right

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

> the

> > > > title

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions

I

> > want

> > > > the

> > > > > > most).

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > ;

> > > > > > > I think the " worst " symptom for is the fatigue,

but

> > she

> > > > also gets

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

> sometimes

> > > > lose a

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

> she

> > is

> > > > tired or

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

> > going

> > > > to walk

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

> > > > possibility

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her

to

> > > work,

> > > > but

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home,

and

> > > tired

> > > > after a

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

> > motor

> > > > skills in

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her

last

> > > > relapse (the

> > > > > > > ;

> > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

> > > december

> > > > last

> > > > > > year).

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

> our

> > > way

> > > > around

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though).

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > love

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > /Reb

> > > > > > >

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> > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > -- & g t;

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > __________________________________________________________

> > > > > > > Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their

> life,

> > > your

> > > > > > story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

> > > > > > > http://sims. <http://sims.yahoo.com/> yahoo.com/

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Have a great day! Joanne

> > > > > >

> > > > > > ---------------------------------

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> > > > > > always stay connected to friends.

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> > >

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>

July 14, 2007

Sharon, that's terrible!! Did he ever find out? How did htey figure

that mess out. Major boo boo there I'd have to say!! Did it take a

long time for him to get his benefits?

Hugs,

Peggy

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi Reb:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Is on one of what we call the CRAB-T drugs? That

would

> be

> > > > > Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron or Tysabri. Some doctors

> > call

> > > them

> > > > > disease modifying drugs. I was on Avonex for 5 years then

> > decided

> > > I

> > > > > felt so good I didn't need it any longer. That was in 2003.

> Now

> > > I've

> > > > > had some progression and I regret my decision to stop

taking

> > > Avonex

> > > > > injections. I do believe in the disease modifying drugs.

They

>

> gt; are

> > > > > especially important in early relapsing remitting MS. I'm

> sure

> > >

> > > > > has done her " research " though. (laughing). A research

> > scientist!

> > > > > That's very impressive indeed. And you are going for your

> > > doctorate.

> > > > > How long do you have until graduation?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I was on Provigil and it worked for me but the cost did

> hold

> > me

> > > > > back. I started on Ritalin several weeks ago and it is

> working

> > > very

> > > > > well but I saw my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure is

> up,

> > a

> > > side

> > > > > effect of Ritalin. I may not be able to stay on this drug.

> We'll

> > > > > decide next month when I have another blood pr essure

check.

> I

> > have

> > > > > high blood pressure anyway s

> o this is bad news for me.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I just sent a link to the group map if you would like to

> add

> > > your

> > > > > location (it was a post with the subject: location). And we

> > have a

> > > > > birthday calendar, too. If you would to send your birthdays

I

> > > would

> > > > > be glad to add them to the calendar. We also have a group

> photo

> > > > > section where you could put photos of you and and some

> of

> > > your

> > > > > area if you would like. I know we would all like to see

some

> of

> > > your

> > > > > country. We have one member from Turkey, several from the

UK,

> > one

> > > > > from Central America, several from Canada and the rest from

> the

> > > USA.

> > > > > I live in Arizona, USA. Have you ever visited the USA? I've

> > always

> >

> ; > > > wanted to go to Europe but have never had the chance. My

> niece

> > > lived

> > > > > in Holland for 4 years while her husband w as stationed

there

> > with

> > > our

> > > > > military. She loved it. Then they were stationed in London

for

> > > > > awhile. She preferred Holland.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > The fatigue is awful and is hard for others to

understand.

> > When

> > > it

> > > > > hits me I can not stay awake. Is able to keep working

as

> > > usual?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I participated in a teleconference with one of our top

> > research

> > > > > physicians in the field of MS and he pushed the idea of

> > exercise

> > > being

> > > > > extremely important for MS. For many years MSers have been

> told

> > > to be

> > > > >

> careful with exercise because it can overheat your body,

> > bringing

> > > on

> > > > > symptoms or a relapse. But Dr. Vollmer said it is

imperative

> to

> > > > > exercise because people with MS can lose use of their

muscles

> > and

> > > it's

> > > > > very difficult to regain that muscle strength. In 2001 I

had

> > hand

> > > > > weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks. We moved to

a

> > farm

> > > and

> > > > > I started milking goats and got my hand strength back and

it

> > > improved

> > > > > my fine motor skills as well. So needs to milk goats.

> > > (laughing)

> > > > > >

> > > > > > love

> > > > > > Sharon

> > > > > >

> > > > > > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight

> > > variations in

> > > > > spelling

> and grammar enhance its individual character and

> > beauty

> > > and

> > > > > in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Re: Hi and Amantadine

> > > > > >

> >

> ; > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi all,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the

> > > alternative

> > > > > >

> > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood

it

> > > correctly,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't

> work,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The

> > cost

> > > is,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t

> o worry about since

> > it's

> > > the

> > > > > >

> > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

of

> > that

> > > system

> > > > > >

> > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

chronic

> > > disease

> > > > > >

> > > > > > like MS...).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

perceptive

> > of

> > > you!).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the

> > parts

> > > that

> > > > > >

> > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is

a

> > > research

> > > > > >

> > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical co

> mpany, and I am a librarian

> > but

> > > right

> > > > > >

> > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

the

> > > title

> > > > > >

> > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I

> want

> > > the

> > > > > most).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > I think the " worst " symptom for is the fatigue, but

> she

> > > also gets

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

sometimes

> > > lose a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

she

> is

> > > tired or

> > > > > >

> > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

> going

> > >

> to walk

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

> > > possibility

> > > > > >

> > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to

> > work,

> > > but

> > > > > >

> > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and

> > tired

> > > after a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

> motor

> > > skills in

> > > > > >

> > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last

> > > relapse (the

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

> > december

> > > last

> > > > > year).

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> gt;

> > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

our

> > way

> > > around

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it (but only just begun, though).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > love

> > > > > >

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July 14, 2007

They never did straighten it out and all he ever got as a result was SSI.hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Re: Hi and Amantadine

> > > > > >

> >

> ; > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hi all,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the

> > > alternative

> > > > > >

> > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood

it

> > > correctly,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't

> work,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The

> > cost

> > > is,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t

> o worry about since

> > it's

> > > the

> > > > > >

> > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

of

> > that

> > > system

> > > > > >

> > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

chronic

> > > disease

> > > > > >

> > > > > > like MS...).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

perceptive

> > of

> > > you!).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the

> > parts

> > > that

> > > > > >

> > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is

a

> > > research

> > > > > >

> > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical co

> mpany, and I am a librarian

> > but

> > > right

> > > > > >

> > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

the

> > > title

> > > > > >

> > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I

> want

> > > the

> > > > > most).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but

> she

> > > also gets

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

sometimes

> > > lose a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

she

> is

> > > tired or

> > > > > >

> > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

> going

> > >

> to walk

> > > > > >

> > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

> > > possibility

> > > > > >

> > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to

> > work,

> > > but

> > > > > >

> > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and

> > tired

> > > after a

> > > > > >

> > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

> motor

> > > skills in

> > > > > >

> > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last

> > > relapse (the

> > > > > > ;

> > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

> > december

> > > last

> > > > > year).

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> gt;

> > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

our

> > way

> > > around

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it (but only just begun, though).

> > > > > >

> > > > > > love

> > > > > >

> > > > > > /Reb

> > > > > >

> > > > > > <!--

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> > > > > >

> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________

_________ _

> > > > > > Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their

life,

> > your

> > > > > story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

> > > > > > http://sims. <http://sims. yahoo.com/> yahoo.com/

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> >

> > > > Have a great day! Joanne

> > > > >

> > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---

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July 14, 2007

To me, that seems just plain unfair, and possibly illegal. I am so sorry that

this happend, Sharon.

Love to you,

n

--------- Re: Hi an

d Amantadine> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> ; > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all,> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was the > > > alternative> > > > > > > > > > > > that Ann

a's neuro was talking about, but if I understood it > > > correctly,> > > > > > > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't > work,> > > > > > > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The > > cost > > > is,> > > > > > > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t> o worry about since > > it's > > > the> > > > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > > that > > > system> > > > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a chronic > > > disease> > > > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > gt; > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > > of > > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > > parts > > > that> > > > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > > research> > > > > > > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical co> mpany, and I am a librarian > > but > > > right> > > > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in the > > > title> > > > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the libra

rian positions I > want > > > the> > > > > most). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but > she > > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she > is > > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is > going > > >> to walk> > > > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > > possibility> > &gt

; > > > > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her to > > work, > > > but> > > > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > > tired > > > after a> > > > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine > motor > > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > > relapse (the> > > > > > ; > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> > december > > > last> > > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > gt; > > > > > > Thi

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July 15, 2007

Sounds to me like the government owes somebody a bunch of money!!!!

I'd be making some phone calls to all the politicians in my area. You

are too forgiving. The government robbed your Dad. They need to make

it right.

Hugs,

Peggy

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Hi Reb:

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Is on one of what we call the CRAB-T drugs? That

>

> would

>

> > be

>

> > > > > > Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron or Tysabri. Some

doctors

>

> > > call

>

> > > > them

>

> > > > > > disease modifying drugs. I was on Avonex for 5 years then

>

> > > decided

>

> > > > I

>

> > > > > > felt so good I didn't need it any longer. That was in

2003.

>

> > Now

>

> > > > I've

>

> > > > > > had some progression and I regret my decision to stop

>

> taking

>

> > > > Avonex

>

> > > > > > injections. I do believe in the disease modifying drugs.

>

> They

>

> >

>

> > gt; are

>

> > > > > > especially important in early relapsing remitting MS. I'm

>

> > sure

>

> > > >

>

> > > > > > has done her " research " though. (laughing). A research

>

> > > scientist!

>

> > > > > > That's very impressive indeed. And you are going for your

>

> > > > doctorate.

>

> > > > > > How long do you have until graduation?

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I was on Provigil and it worked for me but the cost did

>

> > hold

>

> > > me

>

> > > > > > back. I started on Ritalin several weeks ago and it is

>

> > working

>

> > > > very

>

> > > > > > well but I saw my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure

is

>

> > up,

>

> > > a

>

> > > > side

>

> > > > > > effect of Ritalin. I may not be able to stay on this

drug.

>

> > We'll

>

> > > > > > decide next month when I have another blood pr essure

>

> check.

>

> > I

>

> > > have

>

> > > > > > high blood pressure anyway s

>

> > o this is bad news for me.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I just sent a link to the group map if you would like

to

>

> > add

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > location (it was a post with the subject: location). And

we

>

> > > have a

>

> > > > > > birthday calendar, too. If you would to send your

birthdays

>

> I

>

> > > > would

>

> > > > > > be glad to add them to the calendar. We also have a group

>

> > photo

>

> > > > > > section where you could put photos of you and and

some

>

> > of

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > area if you would like. I know we would all like to see

>

> some

>

> > of

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > country. We have one member from Turkey, several from the

>

> UK,

>

> > > one

>

> > > > > > from Central America, several from Canada and the rest

from

>

> > the

>

> > > > USA.

>

> > > > > > I live in Arizona, USA. Have you ever visited the USA?

I've

>

> > > always

>

> > >

>

> > ; > > > wanted to go to Europe but have never had the chance. My

>

> > niece

>

> > > > lived

>

> > > > > > in Holland for 4 years while her husband w as stationed

>

> there

>

> > > with

>

> > > > our

>

> > > > > > military. She loved it. Then they were stationed in

London

>

> for

>

> > > > > > awhile. She preferred Holland.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > The fatigue is awful and is hard for others to

>

> understand.

>

> > > When

>

> > > > it

>

> > > > > > hits me I can not stay awake. Is able to keep

working

>

> as

>

> > > > usual?

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I participated in a teleconference with one of our top

>

> > > research

>

> > > > > > physicians in the field of MS and he pushed the idea of

>

> > > exercise

>

> > > > being

>

> > > > > > extremely important for MS. For many years MSers have

been

>

> > told

>

> > > > to be

>

> > > > > >

>

> > careful with exercise because it can overheat your body,

>

> > > bringing

>

> > > > on

>

> > > > > > symptoms or a relapse. But Dr. Vollmer said it is

>

> imperative

>

> > to

>

> > > > > > exercise because people with MS can lose use of their

>

> muscles

>

> > > and

>

> > > > it's

>

> > > > > > very difficult to regain that muscle strength. In 2001 I

>

> had

>

> > > hand

>

> > > > > > weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks. We moved

to

>

> a

>

> > > farm

>

> > > > and

>

> > > > > > I started milking goats and got my hand strength back and

>

> it

>

> > > > improved

>

> > > > > > my fine motor skills as well. So needs to milk

goats.

>

> > > > (laughing)

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > love

>

> > > > > > > Sharon

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight

>

> > > > variations in

>

> > > > > > spelling

>

> > and grammar enhance its individual character and

>

> > > beauty

>

> > > > and

>

> > > > > > in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Re: Hi and Amantadine

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > >

>

> > ; > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Hi all,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was

the

>

> > > > alternative

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I

understood

>

> it

>

> > > > correctly,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine

doesn't

>

> > work,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more.

The

>

> > > cost

>

> > > > is,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t

>

> > o worry about since

>

> > > it's

>

> > > > the

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

>

> of

>

> > > that

>

> > > > system

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

>

> chronic

>

> > > > disease

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > like MS...).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

>

> perceptive

>

> > > of

>

> > > > you!).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in

the

>

> > > parts

>

> > > > that

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...).

is

>

> a

>

> > > > research

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical co

>

> > mpany, and I am a librarian

>

> > > but

>

> > > > right

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

>

> the

>

> > > > title

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions

I

>

> > want

>

> > > > the

>

> > > > > > most).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > ;

>

> > > > > > > I think the " worst " symptom for is the fatigue,

but

>

> > she

>

> > > > also gets

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

>

> sometimes

>

> > > > lose a

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

>

> she

>

> > is

>

> > > > tired or

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

>

> > going

>

> > > >

>

> > to walk

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

>

> > > > possibility

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her

to

>

> > > work,

>

> > > > but

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home,

and

>

> > > tired

>

> > > > after a

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

>

> > motor

>

> > > > skills in

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her

last

>

> > > > relapse (the

>

> > > > > > > ;

>

> > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

>

> > > december

>

> > > > last

>

> > > > > > year).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > >

>

> > gt;

>

> > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

>

> our

>

> > > way

>

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July 15, 2007

Sounds to me like the government owes somebody a bunch of money!!!!

I'd be making some phone calls to all the politicians in my area. You

are too forgiving. The government robbed your Dad. They need to make

it right.

Hugs,

Peggy

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Hi Reb:

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Is on one of what we call the CRAB-T drugs? That

>

> would

>

> > be

>

> > > > > > Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron or Tysabri. Some

doctors

>

> > > call

>

> > > > them

>

> > > > > > disease modifying drugs. I was on Avonex for 5 years then

>

> > > decided

>

> > > > I

>

> > > > > > felt so good I didn't need it any longer. That was in

2003.

>

> > Now

>

> > > > I've

>

> > > > > > had some progression and I regret my decision to stop

>

> taking

>

> > > > Avonex

>

> > > > > > injections. I do believe in the disease modifying drugs.

>

> They

>

> >

>

> > gt; are

>

> > > > > > especially important in early relapsing remitting MS. I'm

>

> > sure

>

> > > >

>

> > > > > > has done her " research " though. (laughing). A research

>

> > > scientist!

>

> > > > > > That's very impressive indeed. And you are going for your

>

> > > > doctorate.

>

> > > > > > How long do you have until graduation?

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I was on Provigil and it worked for me but the cost did

>

> > hold

>

> > > me

>

> > > > > > back. I started on Ritalin several weeks ago and it is

>

> > working

>

> > > > very

>

> > > > > > well but I saw my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure

is

>

> > up,

>

> > > a

>

> > > > side

>

> > > > > > effect of Ritalin. I may not be able to stay on this

drug.

>

> > We'll

>

> > > > > > decide next month when I have another blood pr essure

>

> check.

>

> > I

>

> > > have

>

> > > > > > high blood pressure anyway s

>

> > o this is bad news for me.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I just sent a link to the group map if you would like

to

>

> > add

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > location (it was a post with the subject: location). And

we

>

> > > have a

>

> > > > > > birthday calendar, too. If you would to send your

birthdays

>

> I

>

> > > > would

>

> > > > > > be glad to add them to the calendar. We also have a group

>

> > photo

>

> > > > > > section where you could put photos of you and and

some

>

> > of

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > area if you would like. I know we would all like to see

>

> some

>

> > of

>

> > > > your

>

> > > > > > country. We have one member from Turkey, several from the

>

> UK,

>

> > > one

>

> > > > > > from Central America, several from Canada and the rest

from

>

> > the

>

> > > > USA.

>

> > > > > > I live in Arizona, USA. Have you ever visited the USA?

I've

>

> > > always

>

> > >

>

> > ; > > > wanted to go to Europe but have never had the chance. My

>

> > niece

>

> > > > lived

>

> > > > > > in Holland for 4 years while her husband w as stationed

>

> there

>

> > > with

>

> > > > our

>

> > > > > > military. She loved it. Then they were stationed in

London

>

> for

>

> > > > > > awhile. She preferred Holland.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > The fatigue is awful and is hard for others to

>

> understand.

>

> > > When

>

> > > > it

>

> > > > > > hits me I can not stay awake. Is able to keep

working

>

> as

>

> > > > usual?

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > I participated in a teleconference with one of our top

>

> > > research

>

> > > > > > physicians in the field of MS and he pushed the idea of

>

> > > exercise

>

> > > > being

>

> > > > > > extremely important for MS. For many years MSers have

been

>

> > told

>

> > > > to be

>

> > > > > >

>

> > careful with exercise because it can overheat your body,

>

> > > bringing

>

> > > > on

>

> > > > > > symptoms or a relapse. But Dr. Vollmer said it is

>

> imperative

>

> > to

>

> > > > > > exercise because people with MS can lose use of their

>

> muscles

>

> > > and

>

> > > > it's

>

> > > > > > very difficult to regain that muscle strength. In 2001 I

>

> had

>

> > > hand

>

> > > > > > weakness and difficulty with fine motor tasks. We moved

to

>

> a

>

> > > farm

>

> > > > and

>

> > > > > > I started milking goats and got my hand strength back and

>

> it

>

> > > > improved

>

> > > > > > my fine motor skills as well. So needs to milk

goats.

>

> > > > (laughing)

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > love

>

> > > > > > > Sharon

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > This email is a natural hand made product. The slight

>

> > > > variations in

>

> > > > > > spelling

>

> > and grammar enhance its individual character and

>

> > > beauty

>

> > > > and

>

> > > > > > in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Re: Hi and Amantadine

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

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> > > > > > >

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> > >

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> > ; > > > >

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> > > > > > >

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> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Hi all,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > Some of you mentioned Provigil, and I think that was

the

>

> > > > alternative

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I

understood

>

> it

>

> > > > correctly,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine

doesn't

>

> > work,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more.

The

>

> > > cost

>

> > > > is,

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have t

>

> > o worry about since

>

> > > it's

>

> > > > the

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages

>

> of

>

> > > that

>

> > > > system

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are faced with a

>

> chronic

>

> > > > disease

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > like MS...).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very

>

> perceptive

>

> > > of

>

> > > > you!).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in

the

>

> > > parts

>

> > > > that

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...).

is

>

> a

>

> > > > research

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical co

>

> > mpany, and I am a librarian

>

> > > but

>

> > > > right

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a doctorate (a dr. in

>

> the

>

> > > > title

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions

I

>

> > want

>

> > > > the

>

> > > > > > most).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > ;

>

> > > > > > > I think the " worst " symptom for is the fatigue,

but

>

> > she

>

> > > > also gets

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and

>

> sometimes

>

> > > > lose a

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when

>

> she

>

> > is

>

> > > > tired or

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is

>

> > going

>

> > > >

>

> > to walk

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a

>

> > > > possibility

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she brings it with her

to

>

> > > work,

>

> > > > but

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home,

and

>

> > > tired

>

> > > > after a

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine

>

> > motor

>

> > > > skills in

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her

last

>

> > > > relapse (the

>

> > > > > > > ;

>

> > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-

>

> > > december

>

> > > > last

>

> > > > > > year).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > >

>

> > gt;

>

> > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find

>

> our

>

> > > way

>

> > > > around

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though).

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

>

> > > > > > >

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Anne, your in Oklahoma too? me too I live in Bartlesville but are moving back to Nowata soooooooon. Where are you in Oklahoma. Love to all, Anne Whitworth wrote: Just a suggestion, here in Oklahoma we have the Advantage Program - a program to help seniors and the disabled in there homes. A casemanager can fight the battles and get the help that is needed. I don't know what they call it where you are. They

will even go to bat with Department of FAmily/Human services. My prayers are with you - @Rojas5915Comcast (DOT) net wrote: Dear Peggy, thank you for your kind and understanding post. Right now, that is, today, a very dear friend of mine really needs RAPIDLY to deed her house to her younger and very well-to-do som to protect her and the other son, who is also disabled (cannot get HIM to apply for SSDI!!!!!). She has MS and is experiencing rather severe cognitive/memory problems. I dragged her to her neurologist and, with her consent, took notes for her and explained to her what he had said; he was solemnly nodding his head as I spoke. I am today printing up all that he said and will

give it to her this week-end--I will also keep a copy or two, as she will forget where she put his instructions. She is also to have a new MRI--yes, I will drive her there to get it as she can no longer drive. She pays for gasoline for my car; I serve as her driver, and of course, as her friend. I pray each day that she not need a group home or convalescent home, as even though she does qualify for Medicaid (Medi-Cal here), I do not know that I can get her to follow up with her social worker's instructions! It is a combination of poorly controlled diabetes and progressing MS that is taking her down so. She, her deceased husband, both of her sons, have worked themselves raw all their lives; they are entitled to KNOW what they have a RIGHT to receive in the way of fiscal and Rx support. Sooo, I do what I can both as a volunteer through Gray Panthers, and in my own life to help as I can. Fortunately, plenty of people are there to care about me. I do care so much that our children, their children and so on receive even more in the way of benefits than have we or our parents. Love to you, Peggy, n --------- Re: Hi and Amantadine> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all,> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > And thanks a lot for everybody´s responses and welcomes!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Some of you mentioned

Provigil, and I think that was the > > > alternative> > > > > > > > > > > > that 's neuro was talking about, but if I understood it > > > correctly,> > > > > > > > > > > > it tend to have more side effects. If Amantadine doesn't > work,> > > > > > > > > > > > however, it's something we'll have to look into more. The > > cost > > > is,> > > > > > > > > > > > luckily enough, not something we have to worry about since > > it's > > > the> > > > > > > > > > > > gove rnment and not us who pay the bill (the advantages of > > that > > > system> > > > > > > > > > > > does become more distinct when you are

faced with a chronic > > > disease> > > > > > > > > > > > like MS...).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > > > It's correct that we are in Sweden, Sharon (very perceptive > > of > > > you!).> > > > > > > > > > > > In the south of Sweden, to be more exact, but not in the > > parts > > > that> > > > > > > > > > > > were flooded last week (another lucky thing...). is a > > > research> > > > > > > > > > > > scientist in a pharmaceutical company, and I am a librarian > > but > > > right> > > > > > > > > > > > now back in college trying to get a

doctorate (a dr. in the > > > title> > > > > > > > > > > > would give me a better shot at the librarian positions I > want > > > the> > > > > ; most). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ; > > > > > > I think the "worst" symptom for is the fatigue, but > she > > > also gets> > > > > > > > > > > > a tingling sensation and(or lose sensation in and sometimes > > > lose a> > > > > > > > > > > > little control of her left leg, that's especially when she > is > > > tired or> > > > > > > > > > > > have walked a bit, so she always carry a cane if she is > going > > > to walk>

> > > > > > > > > > > a bit longer than usual, and/or if she knows there is a > > > possibility> > > > > > > > > > > > she will be tired later on (fx. she b rings it with her to > > work, > > > but> > > > > > > > > > > > usually don't need it until she is leaving for home, and > > tired > > > after a> > > > > > > > > > > > days work). And she also has lost a little of her fine > motor > > > skills in> > > > > > > > > > > > her hands. The symptoms have become worse since her last > > > relapse (the> > > > > > ; > > > > > > one that led to her getting her diagnose, in november-> > december > > > last>

> > > > year).> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This is all quite new to us, but we have begun to find our > > way > > > around> > > > > > > > > > > > it (but only just begun, though). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > /Reb> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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