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Here's the latest from the HealthTalk's Multiple Sclerosis Education Network:

2003: The Year in Review

The year 2003 marked changes in treatment and quality of life that impacted those living with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. As 2004 begins to unfold, we at HealthTalk thought it valuable to offer a brief recap of the new and useful information we shared with you in 2003.

This is a great opportunity to catch up on any programs you may have missed or refresh your memory about key findings. As you review these past programs, you might want to write down any questions you have and submit them on our Ask the Doctor page.

Overview:How Things Have Changed in MSHealth and Wellness with MSInsurance and Medicare IssuesMonitoring Progression

Symptoms:Spasticity & MobilityCognitive and Emotional IssuesSymptom Management, Treatment Options and Research Updates

Treatment:Injections and Their Side EffectsSymptomatic Therapy and Treatment Options Issues Facing Your MS Medications

We have a full slate of new programs on the way, starting with this week's The Visible and Invisible Signs of Multiple Sclerosis. We'll soon have new information appearing weekly in our Ask the Doctor column.

Happy New Year from all of us at HealthTalk! We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

Event This Week: The Visible and Invisible Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis often leads to muscle weakness, lack of coordination and impaired vision. These visible signs can be accompanied by symptoms that are not as obvious to others including loss of memory or cognitive skills, difficulty concentrating and even mood swings.

Join Drs. Hutton and ph Lacy and patient advocate Greg Dunn to learn more about the visible and invisible signs of MS and how best to manage them.

There's no substitute for a live event for direct access to leading experts! Get answers to your questions and learn the latest news.

Time is running out - register now

Poll Results: Do You Hesitate to Ask Your Doctor Questions?

In our recent interactive poll, HealthTalk asked members of the Multiple Sclerosis Education Network if you hesitate asking your doctor questions about your condition. Considering how active and involved our MS members are in our monthly programs, the result surprised us: 55 percent of you report holding back when talking to your doctor!

We certainly hope that HealthTalk provides you with useful and helpful information about MS and the latest research and treatments - and we expect that you'll take that information back to your doctor for a personalized discussion. HealthTalk can be an important resource and provide many of the answers you seek, but there's no substitute for a frank and in-depth discussion with a physician who knows you and your condition in detail.

We urge you to visit the Multiple Sclerosis Education Network weekly to connect with other members and provide feedback that helps us to help you.

Take this week's poll

We wish you and your family the best of health!

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