[Exnavydiver]

Back in 98 I was diagnosed with remitting/relapsing MS. After a lot of background investigation it was determined that I had had it for probably 18 years prior to my diagnosis which means for the last half of my Navy career. Anyway I have it more or less under control with weekly shots of Avonex (Beta Interferon 1A) These shots started out at around 1600 bucks a month for four shots they are now in the 2300 dollar range but Tricare and the VA take care of that depending where we are. My Question is: Are there any other MS patients who are MOC members? I have done tons of research since I was diagnosed and have helped a few new diagnosies through the starting phases. It took me awhile to get used to doing the weekly IM shots (inter muscular) but there also other meds out there that are subcutaneous shots but they are given either daily, every other day, or every three days. If there are others with MS I would like to get in contact with them. Maybe we can help each other.
Heat is one of the worst things for us as it aggravates the MS and helps to bring on flair ups. We moved to to northern Wisconsin to get where it is cooler but after 7 years we couldn't handle any more of the 7 months of "cool". So we go south for the real "cool" and come back for the not so "cool".. Dave