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Mercy Hosts Author and Inspirational Speaker Matt Cavallo

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Mercy Medical in Canton, OH Hosts Author and Inspirational Speaker Matt Cavallo

**Re-posted from: http://www.cantonmercy.org/press-releases/Mercy-Hosts-Author-and-Inspirational-Speaker-Matt-Cavallo** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct 08, 2013 CONTACT: Cindy Hickey, 330-430-2767 cindy.hickey@cantonmercy.org Cavallo shares his story of how to live your best life despite chronic illness Canton, Ohio: If you or someone you love has experienced the life-changing effects of a major chronic illness, you’ll want to hear author and speaker Matt Cavallo share his inspiring … Read more

Urination Constipation – Bladder Management Strategies for MS

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Urination Constipation – Bladder Management Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis

Recently, I have received a flood of emails from my readers relating to Multiple Sclerosis and bladder issues. Unfortunately, this is a topic that I know all too well. When I had my initial onset of symptoms with Transverse Myelitis in 2005, not only could I not walk, but I was also unable to go … Read more

Joining the MSAA Conversation

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The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support.

A couple of months ago, I was asked to contribute a bi-monthly blog to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). The MSAA is a non-profit association focused on providing resources, services and support for the entire MS community since 1970. In the 70’s, my Aunt Loretta suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. Her condition was complicated … Read more

Tips and Resources for Traveling with a Chronic Illness

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Tips and Resources for Traveling with a Chronic Illness

My wife, Jocelyn, and I just got back from taking the kids on a summer vacation. We escaped the scorching desert heat and visited family in friends in Boston then in Milwaukee. While we wanted to get away for the kids, I was silently dreading traveling.  Air travel in general can be a stressful experience. Factor in Multiple … Read more

When Life Throws You Curve Balls – An Interview with Matt Cavallo by K.L. Toth

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K.L. Toth recently interviewed me for her blog, Creative Expressions. She is a talented writer who has a wonderful blog and book reviews. Here is an excerpt from our recent interview. The full interview is available at the link listed below: “Most of us have plans for our lives; dreams that we hope will come true. … Read more

Cigarette Sidebar: Smoking and MS

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Cigarette Sidebar: Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis

(Image citation: Joseph, L. (n.d.). Smoke – Charisma of Evil within Us- Ms Shwetha Joyce Rasquinha, Mangalore. Retrieved June 15, 2013. http://literatureislife4ever.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/smoke-charisma-of-evil-within-us-ms-shwetha-joyce-rasquinha-mangalore/) Excerpt from The Dog Story: I am a closet smoker.  I hide it from my wife, my work and my family.  Not that I care if they know I smoke, I just don’t want to have … Read more

MS is Bananas! Seven Strategies for Staying Cool with MS this Summer

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It is that time of year again. Outside my door right now is currently a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit! Every demyelinating fiber of my being wants to get out of the desert right now, but where am I going to go? Summer has arrived and with it, my vision is a bit more blurry and … Read more

Newly Diagnosed Fears

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When I was twenty eight years old, I seemingly had everything I ever wanted in life. I was married to my college sweetheart, Jocelyn. We had a 1950’s ranch house in Weymouth, Massachusetts close to friends and family. I was on my way up the corporate ladder as an analyst for a real estate development. … Read more

Supplements, Diet and Multiple Sclerosis

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As soon as I wrote the blog about how to handle high prescription costs for specialty drugs, my inbox got flooded with emails about natural cures for Multiple Sclerosis. When I was first diagnosed with MS, it seemed that everyone I knew had some sort of Homeopathic cure. One of my friends even told me … Read more

Overcoming High Copays for Specialty Drugs

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Overcoming High Copays for Specialty Drugs

The Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act, aka Obama Care, lacks accountability when it comes to drug costs. A Sacramento Bee report, identified that to keep insurance premiums low some insurers are being allowed to charge patients hefty copays for specialty drugs. This includes many MS and Cancer patients that need this medicine to help … Read more