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My medical group could not safely get me and other patients onto the DEXA bone scan machine, so last year I got no test. This year they wanted to send me on a 70-mile trip to the closest accessible machine. I spoke up for two years, and this year doctor backed me up, and since then I've followed up with phone calls and emails to a few administrators.

Today I received an email: They're funding an accessible bone scan machine for next year.

Groovy! I'm celebrating with a box of Cap'n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch.

#selfadvocacy #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Including vets and service members living with MS, family, friends and carepartners.

On the Third Thursday of every month.

Contacts: Deanna Deschenes, veteran.ms.group@gmail.com, 910-508-8805. Ashley Lee, ashley.lee4518@gmail.com, 517-499-6400.

Do you have any vets in your life to thank today?

#Military #Veterans #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Including vets and service members living with MS, family, friends and carepartners.

On the Third Thursday of every month.

Contacts: Deanna Deschenes, veteran.ms.group@gmail.com, 910-508-8805. Ashley Lee, ashley.lee4518@gmail.com, 517-499-6400.

Do you have any vets in your life to thank today?

#Military #Veterans #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

1-4 p.m. ET – Educational Session + Conversation

featuring Anita McPherson, MS Navigator, Natl MS Society – Financial Planning; and Ricky Maxwell, Support Group Leader – Social Connections.

events.zoom.us/ev/AsDHTn9R21HoRK8BdoO1AAkL0eSwz6-8c5xdHLGGQN...

#BlackMSExperience #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Already a week into November! 👀
The year is moving right along. This is a month of giving thanks and gratitude. Hope you have things to feel thankful for. Happy November 🧡🍁🦃
#MentalHealth
#Anxiety
#Caregiving
#PsoriaticArthritis
#Migraine
#DistractMe
#Arthritis

She's dealt with real lows, but with education, support and mentorship, she now works with a congressperson while speaking out and mentoring other veterans and those with MS.

Do you have a special veteran in your life? Remember to celebrate them this Nov. 11.

Here are veteran resources from the MS Society: www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support...

#veteran #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Got questions about MS & vaccines? On Thurs. 11/6 you can Ask an MS Expert live at 11 AM CST, streaming on FB, YouTube & Twitch. Links: www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/cale...

#vaccines #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune