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Collateral Damage

It’s useless to try to make sense of something like multiple sclerosis.  Nobody knows its cause, when or how it might attack, the speed at which it will progress, and certainly not how to cure it.  We do know what it does … Continue reading

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Twisted Sister

It was a crazy name for a crazed looking band. But Twisted Sister could be a fitting name for me too. “Sit up straight”, one said.  “Focus on awareness” another one urged.  “It will make a difference long-term”, he explained.  “Concentrate”, she encouraged. … Continue reading

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The Odd Couple

He started running in college to stay fit and trim and have breaks from studying for classes.  He kept improving, gaining speed and endurance.  He joined the army and survived survival training, earning the respected status of an Army Officer … Continue reading

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Exercise – Foot Cycle

  I’ve had an interesting variety of physical therapy from sports therapists who know nothing about MS and created fear, to an expert on MS that did wonders for me. I’ve used much of the advice that was given to … Continue reading

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