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Posts Tagged ‘Multiple Sclerosis’

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  • Yes, I have multiple sclerosis (MS)

    Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

    [caption id="attachment_1196" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="At the 2004 MS walk"]At the 2004 MS walk[/caption]

    Unlike many MS sufferers I don't mind revealing my medical condition but then my experience is somewhat atypical. I know that some people with MS have experiences similar to mine but in my experience (with support groups and others) we are a minority. In fact for many there are excellent reasons for them to hide their condition for as long as they can. Luckily I don't have that problem.

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  • Courage: MS Style

    Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

    mcourage

    I often receive comments telling me how "courageous" I am fighting my medical problems. I even had one doctor tell me I was "a tough old bird" (doubtless a turkey). I never know how to respond to these comments. I don't feel particularly courageous or special.

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  • Good News from Grandpa Oddball

    Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

    goodnews

    Sometimes good news creeps upon you almost unnoticed but finally I got some good medical news after a stressful summer. Last week was somewhat eventful and actually started out with what appeared to be some more apparent medical problems. Fortunately the situation rapidly improved.

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