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12“Momentum”—theSociety’sNationalConferenceThere’s a movement under way—made up of people who want to do something NOW about MS.

23SimplifyYourLifeGot clutter? Experts offer shortcuts to restructuring both attitude and environment.b y J a n e T S p e n c e r K I n g

40What’sGoingonwiththeDisease-ModifyingDrugs?Research shows that MS drugs mean fewer attacks and lower rates of disability. But half of all people eligible don’t take one.b y e l I n o r n a u e n

48Adherence:I’mForeverBlowingBubblesFor the author, “adherence” means staying with her shots, doing physical therapy, and watching her weight.b y K a r e n J . Z I e l I n S K I , o S F

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cover: When Cheryl Chatman was diagnosed in 1990, she lost her vision but not her hope. She and husband len are now touring Society chapters with their program, “The Art of living with MS,” thanks to educational grants from Teva Neuroscience. Conference photos by Phyllis redman.

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31 nationalMSsociety2007 education programs on mo- bility and epidemiology; Develop-ers Diversified Realty supports MS Awareness; improving life in a “non- specialty” nursing home; more to Keep S’Myelin about; 2007 Society scholarships; activism on the move

37 newsHow MS looks worldwide; two international research meetings; fathers may be more likely to transmit MS risk; International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations promotes patient- centered health care

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50spotlightEmbracing an attitude of gratitude by Allison Shadday, LCSW

52 eyeonCAMOmega-3 fatty acidsby Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, and Tom Stewart, JD, PA-C

56IwantyoutoknowThe daily needs of people with MS—what research can doby John Richert, MD

58letmetellyou… about living with MS for 40 yearsby Tyra C. Phipps, EdD

60inprintJust Like Life, Only More So

62 onmymindJoyce Nelson, Society president & CEO, is thinking about working with other MS organizations

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The magazine for Members of the National MS SocietyDecember 2006–January 2007volume 24, Number 6

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2006 Awards for InsideMSThe APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Feature

Writing category, “Emergencies Happen!” (June–July 2005)The APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Regular

Departments & Columns category, “Let Me Tell You … About My Tysabri Experience” (August–September 2005)

National Health Information Award, Silver Award, Patient Education Information, “Emergencies Happen” (June–July 2005)

National Health Information Award, Silver Award, Patient Education Information, “Are You Ready for the Changes in Medicare?” (October–November 2005)

National Health Information Award, Bronze Award, Patient Education Information, “MS As a Spiritual Journey” (January–March 2005)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDWeyman Johnson

EDITORMartha King

DESIgN AND PRODuCTIONBruce TobinThe Magazine Group, Inc.Washington, DC

PRESIDENT AND CEOJoyce Nelson

MANAgINg EDITORGary Sullivan

ASSOCIATE EDITORRochelle Kraut

ADvERTISINg SALESDIRECTORChristy Strauser303-785-5011

Deborah Miller, PhD, co-chair Department of Neurology Mellen MS Center Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH

Douglas Goodin, MD, co-chair Professor of Neurology university of California at San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Pat Bednarik, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS university of Pittsburgh MS Clinic Pittsburgh, PA

Janie Brunette, RN, MSN Trustee, Mid-America Chapter National MS Society Shawnee Mission, KS

Cindy Gackle, OTR/L university of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Minneapolis, MN

Andrew D. Goodman, MD Chief, Neuroimmunology unit university of Rochester Rochester, NY

Linda Guiod, RN vice President of Chapter Programs Central New England Chapter National MS Society Waltham, MA

Robert N. Herman Senior Advocacy Attorney Paralyzed veterans of America Washington, DC

Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP Nurse Practitioner Rocky Mountain MS Center Englewood, CO

Susan Kushner, MS, PT Associate Professor Physical Therapy Department Slippery Rock university Slippery Rock, PA

D. Joanne Lynn, MD Associate Professor of Neurology Ohio State university Columbus, OH

Trena Pelham, MD Member, National Programs Advisory Council Philadelphia, PA

Bernice Schacter, PhD Research Advocate Delaware Chapter National MS Society Wilmington, DE

Aaron Miller, MD, ex officio Chief Medical Officer National MS Society