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by Tmerrell
Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coaxone or betaseron
Replies: 2
Views: 2181

Coaxone or betaseron

My neurologist has asked me to choose between coaxone and betaseron. I am 60 and not "officially" dx until May 2012. Have suspected for 20+. Is either drug worth the risk and cost? I would love to get some feedback on this.
by Tmerrell
Mon May 28, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: The dreaded wheelcair
Replies: 9
Views: 4011

Re: The dreaded wheelcair

For me quality of life has improved greatly with the power chair. My energy stays high enough to work and not just collapse when I get home. Don't get me wrong I get out of the chair every chance I get. If I only need to cover short distances I walk with a cane. I often cover 5 or more miles going f...
by Tmerrell
Sun May 27, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: The dreaded wheelcair
Replies: 9
Views: 4011

Re: The dreaded wheelcair

This is all great information but some of us have no choice but to go with a power chair. I was in a situation where I was at the point of loosing my job if I did not return. I run a Head Start facility that has 17 classrooms. 320 children and a staff of 40. I had a choice, go back in a power chair ...
by Tmerrell
Thu May 17, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 60 and still working
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

60 and still working

My name is Tim and I have a long story. I intend to keep this short but I have had an interesting life. I started my adult work life in retail and then in 1979 became a steam fitter/welder. I actually stood inside the reactor at Palo Verde unit 1 in Arizona. My son was born there. I could tell some ...

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