I just ran across this article on the NMSS site and thought that others here would be interested.

Here is a link to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and their National MS Education and Awareness Month, which is March. I haven't seen it mentioned on ThisIsMS.com.

http://www.msfocus.org/programs_events/prog_edumth.html

You might find some interesting things around their website.

Wesley

Hello All,

I just ran across this website when I was researching some symptoms I have been having over the past few months. I will give a bit of history first...

I was DX'ed in Nov 2003 with RRMS after a pretty large attack that saw all my limbs and torso go numb. Most of the numbness has subsided but I still have alot of issues with my hands (Really makes typing difficult).

After getting ...

Dear all,

I'd be grateful for your thoughts on the following questions:



(i) Tysabri data refers to a 67% reduction in cinical relapses. However, I have seen elsewhere that attacks occur more frequently than originally thought (remitting phase is a misnomer) - the sufferer may only notice one in ten i.e. experience a new symptom / return of old symptom etc. This can be shown by regular MRIs. Does the Tysabri data only relate to ...

Everyone knows that I'm famous for asking the hard questions and pushing for the rights of MSers in many areas, and everyone is aware of the research I found and have submitted to many researchers for their comments on it.

Here is the "fight" I have been up against, and which I have decided to let them "win". But believe me, I didn't exit the arena without leaving them with one thought: That I only ...

Some of this is way beyond my comprehension, but it looks interesting. I like that they propose a reason for - and the implications of - the loss of positive charge in myelin that other researchers discovered and published last year.


Molecules affecting myelin stability: A novel hypothesis regarding the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis

Mastronardi FG, Moscarello MA.

Structural Biochemistry and Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

In this Mini-Review we present ...

There have been some discussions recently regarding drug prices. I thought the following might be of interest. This is going to be lengthy, so I'll highlight.

First, here is an explanation of how wholesale drug prices are formulated, from a law firm who is involved in this lawsuit:

Hello!

A growing number of MS sufferers claim to have obtained good results treating their condition with diet, food supplements, lifestyle changes, and other natural means. You can read the testimonies of some of them at http://i.webring.com/hub?ring=multiplescleros1

Check it out!

With best wishes,

Dudley Delany, R.N., M.A., D.C.

Hi!

I put my MS into long-term remission using an alternative treatment suggested by Edgar Cayce, a man many regard as the father of modern holistic medicine. I wrote a book about my experience which went through five hard copy editions and can now be read free of charge on the Internet at

http://www.webspawner.com/users/multscler2/index.html

When I tried to interest the NMSS in my book, it was determined by their ...

all the time with people's generosity and good nature.

My Marathon total has jumped again and now stands at a massive £2,930.03!

To say I am over the moon would be an understatement.

I would like to thank personally all those who have already donated, some anonymously, it is only with the support of people like you that I can stay motivated to keep on training and ultimately reach my goal!

If anyone else feels ...