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Health Insurance Hopping while Gathering MS Medication
In this post, I’d like to share challenges I came across while managing multiple health insurance coverage changes while getting expensive treatment required for my MS every month. This can be very demanding for those who do not know; health insurance carriers require prior authorization (PA) for most of the specialty medication needed for MS.…
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Origins and Challenges of MS: Diagnosis and Treatment.
In this post, I’d like to elaborate on the origins and some challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I think that my last review of MS treatment options still holds pretty much. However, many important areas were not covered. I talked about possibilities for a cure for MS development, but that will not work if MS…
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Permanent Testing of Comfort Zone Boundaries and Fighting MS
So, I’ve embraced a regular exercise routine and am engaging in several out-of-the-box athletic activities. The goal is to keep moving, have some fun, and engage in challenges outside my comfort zone. One of the reasons behind my articles and this blog was to give other people with MS hope, motivation, and possibly inspiration. I…
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Backcountry Challenge with Friends for Healthy Mental Stability
In my quest for a healthier lifestyle, I’ve embraced a straightforward exercise plan I outlined earlier. The goal is to find joy in movement and nurture my body through activities that bring both physical and mental well-being. Today, I would like to expand on this and focus a little more on a challenge to overcome…
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Review of New Developments in Treatment of MS: DMT and Supportive Care
Here is my review of new developments in treatment and supportive care for multiple sclerosis (MS). First, I will focus on disease-modifying therapies (DMT). I see DMTs as a base treatment that everyone with MS should be on. The introduction of DMTs over the last 30 years has fueled a tremendous advancement for MS patients.…
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Recap on the Two-Year MS Anniversary Since DMT Start
It’s been two years already! And I still feel fantastic as I continue with my MS plan: DMT, diet, and exercise. I have made some updates to improve consistency for possible followers in my MS anniversary recap. My Health Recap Notes Here are a few bullet points on my health and MS-related observations. Outlook Overall,…
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Health Review: MS Stable and Victory in Cholesterol Battle!
My descent into the Grand Canyon and the spectacular mountain biking during the spring adventure in Utah and Arizona energized me. Charged with confidence, I am going to see my neurologist to confirm my MS is stable. It’s been six months since the last health review and nineteen months since starting therapy, and everything feels…
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My First Annual MS Checkup and Health Review.
It has been more than one year since I started Kesimpta treatment and almost 16 months since my RR-MS diagnosis. I am due for an annual checkup with my neuro and MS in focus. The report so far? Smooth sailing! I did not have any relapses since the beginning of the treatment. This was further…
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Six Months into the Therapy Journey, Travel, and Health Check.
Monthly medication – Kesimpta doses have become a routine, and the good news is no MS relapses or troubling side effects. I even ventured across the pond to Europe, tackling my active life and diet commitments with diligence. Most importantly, a maximum of two pints of beer per day was hard to follow during my…
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Embracing Healthy Lifestyle: My Commitment to Balanced Diet
In the pursuit of overall well-being, I’ve embarked on a journey to overhaul my dietary habits. Recognizing the profound impact of diet and nutrition on all people with or without MS and their physical and mental health in general, I’ve decided to adopt a more balanced and sustainable approach to what goes on my plate.…