Three days ago I had a very brief window of time in which I realized that I was walking regularly. One foot in front of the other, knees bending appropriately, balance spot on. I didn’t know how long it had been happening but the realization came over me, I froze. Not for long, though. I needed to…
Archives for June 2018
MS AND THE DISABILITY PHYSICAL
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE Today is the DAY. In approximately four hours I will undergo the official physical in my application for disability. Even though I realize I have a right to this service, my pride just keeps throwing spit wads at me. I see people who look to be in worse…
MS and children
FDA Approves First Treatment for Pediatric MS On May 11, 2018, Novartis announced that Gilenya® (fingolimod) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of children and adolescents, ages 10 through 17, with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). This is the first disease-modifying therapy (DMT) to be approved for this…
MS and Social Security
I am excited yet concerned at the speed at which my application process for disability is moving along. Not enough good can be said about the dedication shown by the individuals who are working my case: Professional to the core and seemingly sincere. I just hope that I am not being set up for disappointment….