Tag Archives: medication

Medicated Me

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

It’s not the first time, but I decided a few weeks ago that I am on a lot of medication. I don’t take pills for fun.  Each one has a purpose.  Big or little, white or colored, oval, round or … Continue reading →

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My Diagnosis Story – Part 2

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Twenty-eight years ago, I was given the jolting news that I likely had multiple sclerosis. My imagination raced and practicality brought me to a place of concern. Being in my first months of my first pregnancy, I had been excited and … Continue reading →

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Ampyra

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

One of my MS symptoms is difficulty concentrating when there is any background noise.  Noise includes talking, music, television – anything but silence.  This is most intrusive when I’m doing anything that requires counting (cooking, baking, balancing the checkbook, etc.).  I … Continue reading →

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Funding Pharmaceutical Research

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

I am one fortunate gal.  Because of my husband’s hard work and employment history, and because of the country we live in, we have what I believe to be good health care.  I suspect with present and imminent health care … Continue reading →

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