Archive for the ‘Multiple Sclerosis’ Category

Dick: I want to turn back to Dr. Frohman. Within your practice how are issues related to insurance and Medicare handled? Dr. Frohman: Well, obviously, I would have to ... Full story

Dick: Elizabeth, how long have you been living with MS? Elizabeth: I was diagnosed five years ago, but I can trace it much further back, looking back at my ... Full story

Dick: Mention for us some of the resources or support groups that may be there to help individuals dealing with cost coverage issues, and how can patients access these? Jan: ... Full story

Dick: Now we'll turn our attention to Jan Shilling. What are some of the major challenges that MS patients face related to insurance? Jan: The first thing is just ... Full story

Dick: We're going to continue our discussion now with Dr. Elliot Frohman. Restate for us how important the ABCRs are in slowing down the progression of MS. Dr. Frohman: ... Full story

Dick: I wonder if you could comment on whether you feel insurance companies realize the importance of this aggressive early treatment. Dr. Frohman: I think they do. The insurance ... Full story

Dick: All the research tells us that it's very important for MS patients to get on and stay on long-term aggressive treatment. Why is this so important? Dr. Frohman: ... Full story

Our best understanding of the most typical form of MS, which is relapsing/remitting MS, and how it evolves over time, especially when not treated, into more obviously progressive forms of the disease. First off, usually by the time that a person has their first clinically obvious symptom of the disease, their MRI at that time will ... Full story

Rick: I understand, Delbert, you have some tips on traveling with MS on a plane, for example, or maybe by bus. Delbert: I will tell you that now that I've completed my trip across the country, I've had a rare opportunity of getting a chance to go around the country and talking and ... Full story

Kate: I have MS, and I have a lot of bladder problems, and I was wondering if you had any suggestions for recurring urinary tract infections. Dr. Lynch: Well, certainly bladder problems are very common in people with MS. Recurrent infections can be a problem. ... Full story