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MS Walk: 2005 MS Walks - Kansas City Branch
April 9, 2005Melody participated in this event with her team "Halls Of Hope". This is what she wrote as her reason for participating:
"To follow in the footsteps of my beloved niece, Kristen, who lost her battle with cancer on May 25th, 2004. Even when she was sick and hurting from chemo she still walked. We want to continue in her memory".
Melody (in chair) with her dog "Harley".
Her husband, Jack, is standing in the center of the back row.
The others are their children and grandchildren.
LIVING WITH MS
My name is Melody Kay Hall. I was diagnosed with MS during Christmas, 2001. I had noticed that my legs were numb and when I mentioned it to my doctor she sent me for various tests. We were finally told it was MS after the results of my brain MRI came back. At first my husband and I were scared to death. We knew nothing about Multiple Sclerosis. But my neurologist advised us to go home and spend a week researching the disease along with various treatment options that were available to us. After doing so, we were much better equipped to deal with what might be expected with MS. Along with our neurologist we chose the treatment that was best suited for me and my lifestyle. Thankfully, since my diagnosis, I have not experienced any major exacerbations but I do have problems with my balance and when I get hot or tired, I have a problem thinking clearly and my hands don't work very well. As long as I make sure to do things in little spurts and get plenty of rest in between I am able to function quite well. I also learned to allow my family to help me do things I always wanted to do myself before.
I still continue to work. I know this has helped me keep my mind sharp and I plan to work as long as I am physically able. I chose to tell my employer and co-workers about my diagnosis right away and they have been very understanding. I have a job that allows me to sit at a desk and after some modifications I am able to work full time.
But the best part is that, at the age of 47, I have become a full-time mom for the first time! My husband's children, who were 7 and 9 at the time, came to live with us shortly after my diagnosis. They both know about my illness and are very supportive and helpful.
I have found many informative websites listed here that should help you answer any questions you may have. Some of these sites also offer information and brochers that can be mailed or emailed to you at no charge. I also recommend that you look for seminars coming to your area or teleconferences you can attend in the comfort of your own home. And you can also check out the MS fundraising events such as walk-a-thons and bike rides. There are many ways to volunteer even if you are unable to walk or ride a bike, so check out your local chapter of the MS Society for information on upcoming events in your area.
If you would like to share experiences and information about stem cell research and MS or if you would just like to talk Please Write Me.
Some Pictures
Melody at work
Click on picture for enlargement and names of Melody's co-workers.
MS University
MS UNIVERSITY
MS University is not only a very interesting and informative web site about MS it is also Fun ! You will be given a diploma that you can print after completing the Senior course. Also, MS University will award points for successfully passing each quiz. The points can be used to get MSU items from the site. To get started on this journey of knowledge and to have a lot of fun, click hereArticles Of Interest
New Hope For MS Patients
To read article click hereLongest MS Drug Trial Ever Shows Endurance Of Copaxone Benefits
To read article click hereBone marrow transplantation and MS
From MS Connection, National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Mid America Chapter - April/June 2002 Issue
To read article click hereLinks To MS Web Sites:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Headlines ~ (This is the most all encompassing web site I've found on MS)
Band Of Hope
Band Against MS ~ Join Clay Walker in the Fight Against MS click here
Healthology - Healthcare Today - Dissecting the Stem Cell Controversy
Healthology - Healthcare Today - The Power of the Stem CellFor more MS links click here
Summary of information about stem cell transplant
in the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH web site:"Given the enormous promise of stem cells to the development of new therapies for the most devastating diseases, it is important to simultaneously pursue all lines of research. Science and scientists need to search for the very best sources of these cells. When they are identified, regardless of their sources, researchers will use them to pursue the development of new cell therapies.
The development of stem cell lines, both pluripotent and multipotent, that may produce many tissues of the human body is an important scientific breakthrough. It is not too unrealistic to say that this research has the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine and improve the quality and length of life."Stem cells may keep MS from advancing
Article in the SEATTLE TIMES Local News: Wednesday, April 17, 2002.
To read article click here
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Other Stuff:
Gilda's Club Worldwide
Spotlight Health
NFCA: National Family Caregivers Association.
