Veterans Health Administration
2 months ago
Mr. Judd, we are happy to hear that you find our podcasts informative. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and the Veteran community. Best, VA MS Centers of Excellence
I always seem to pick up new information and findings from these podcasts. Having dealt with RMS for the last 40 years and having received the definitive diagnosis 30 years ago, knowing that MS has not been swept aside by the medical community and that new findings are giving hope and releif to my fellow sufferers, is true sorce of joy.
There are so many side affects, often overlooked, it's good to know that some are now being accepted as part of the disease.
In my case, I also suffer from Polyneuropathy, Hashimoto adding somewhat of a challenge to the treatment of the MS.
Veterans Health Administration
2 months ago
@ Patricia Price, There are many options to help with gait and falling. Please make your VA healthcare provider aware of this issue and your provider can make a referral to rehabilitative medicine where you can be seen by a physical therapist. Within the appointment the therapist will assess your issue, create a plan, and let you know about options appropriate for you. If you need help finding an MS provider in your area, go to https://www.va.gov/MS/About_MSCoE/Network/index_clinics.asp. Also, the National MS Society March 14th Veteran Ask an MS Expert program is on falls. I don’t think the information is up yet, but you will be able to find it at https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Veterans-with-Multiple-Sclerosis. The program is recorded for later viewing on their YouTube site.
Veterans Health Administration
2 months ago
@ Grace Esposito, We’re glad you enjoyed the podcast and thank you for sharing your VA experience with others. VA APPS are a great tool for learning and getting more involved in your healthcare plan. We wish you the best, VA MSCoE
@ Mia Jack, Thank you for your comment and we are glad you found the information in the podcast informative. We wish you the best, VA MSCoE
@ Dr. Muktadir Khan, We’re glad you enjoyed the podcast. Unfortunately, there is no CME tied to the podcast series, so no certificate. Best, VA MSCoE.
@ Cutie Pie, Thank you for your comment. We’re glad you enjoyed the podcast and are taking some action from what you learned. We wish you the best, VA MSCoE
Patricia “Pussycat” Price
2 months ago
I live in Florida.
Patricia “Pussycat” Price
2 months ago
I listened to the podcast. I was dx in 2009 and now going through right sided numbness but I can move. My thump, point finger, right side and under right foot feel as if I slept on it/numb. Abnormal gait and sometime I might fall. What do I do? I'm 65.
Great overview, made me think and evaluate my issues. Exercise and keeping active is the key to good health.
Dr Muktadir khan
2 months ago
Great sir , thank you so much for updating all of us ,sir can we get a certificate
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Grace Esposito
2 months ago
Please note #headsinheadsets, the VA IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TEAM is working hard across the country as a connector in healthcare in this area, I am presently being assessed for MS as a 100 pct service connected veteran here in CT, I have also found over the past year getting into a headset has benefited me tremendously, please note I use this as a tool, not as a replacement for my healthcare, there are many other available tools to include the VA APPS, all tools ! To come across your podcast this morning for the first time tops of my tool kit! Thank you so much for this, thank you Dr Romeo as well, Grace Esposito of CT VAMC.
