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IV Steroids a Multiple Sclerosis Treatment - a Home Infusion Experience97

IV Steroids a Multiple Sclerosis Treatment - a Home Infusion Experience

Whether you are new to IV steroids or not, this personal experience of my 3-day solu-medrol cycle will help to prepare you for some of the things you can expect.

51 comments    side effects multiple sclerosis
10 Tips for Living Drug, Alcohol, Smoke Free97

10 Tips for Living Drug, Alcohol, Smoke Free

Are drugs, alcohol or cigarettes ruling your life? Have you tried quitting only to pick back up again -- even though you really, really want to stop? A healthier life awaits you. You can do it -- I promise! Here are ten ideas to get you on and keep...

190 comments    health advice addiction
Alcoholic Recovery. Is Relapse Necessary?95

Alcoholic Recovery. Is Relapse Necessary?

The answer is: Yes, for most alcoholics (and drug addicts), relapse is part of the journey. The vast majority of people do relapse at least once on their road to sobriety. It is the rare alcoholic indeed who is able to put the plug in the jug...

123 comments    recovery drinking sick
How to make a relapse prevention plan.87

How to make a relapse prevention plan.

For most people overcoming addiction, willpower and determination aren’t enough (although they help!) and professional help, family support and planning are as much required as a desire and commitment to...

10 comments    therapy rehab cravings
Suboxone Withdrawal – What You Need To Know82

Suboxone Withdrawal – What You Need To Know

Suboxone withdrawal is the newest development in opiate addiction. The problem stems from prolonged use of Buprenorphine HCl, the largest active ingredient in Suboxone. Buprenorphine HCl is a partial-agonist opioid, which means it is also an opiate...

35 comments    drugs addiction symptoms
Understanding Cravings in Addiction Recovery87

Understanding Cravings in Addiction Recovery

This article explores the the phenomenon of drug/alcohol cravings in addiction. It explains the nature of cravings and the dangers, aswell.

9 comments    addiction alcoholism cravings
The Cigarette Diaries III: The Lure of Addiction84

The Cigarette Diaries III: The Lure of Addiction

To some, this may be a presumptuous move, but I would like to dedicate this piece to a woman who has written her heart out and in turn, touched mine. Her name is Anne Lamott, and her books, "Bird by Bird," "Operating Instructions," and others have...

63 comments    stress addiction alcohol abuse
How to Distinquish Between a Real MS Flare-Up and a Pseudo Flare-Up87

How to Distinquish Between a Real MS Flare-Up and a Pseudo Flare-Up

Did you know that people with MS must also contend with pseudo flare-ups? Well we do. As if getting use to the real thing isn't enough pressure to deal with, we quickly find out we must also contend with the false-positive nature of MS. If you are...

8 comments    exercise virus infection
Johari Window79

Johari Window

Use the Johari Window to increase self awareness and self esteem, and to decrease anxiety. Once you understand how the Johari Window works, you will see how important it is to share about yourself with others and to listen to others for feedback that will help you grow and get more of what you want.

22 comments    relationship communication
Multiple Sclerosis News – Change of Seasons and Relapses79

Multiple Sclerosis News – Change of Seasons and Relapses

Whenever a change of season approaches, I notice I have gotten into the habit of checking specific MS hubs I have published. The reason is because with a every new season, comes the increased likelihood of a MS relapse or flare-up. I have a few...

19 comments    depression weight gain steroids
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