b" Regular doctors visits. At least annually,the providers attitude and opinion regarding two to four times yearly for most patients.your condition. I have heard physicians state they MS care has never been better than currently.dont do disability. Consulting with a Social So many DMTs are available, and the efficacySecurity attorney is a good idea, because they of the agents has also increased. With morecan answer your legal questions about how effective medications, patients with MS who arethe process works from their standpoint.diagnosed and treated early are at much lessIn my experience, a detailed narrative report risk of a disability. The diagnosis of MS is notby the provider, which denes the patients automatic for disability. Patients who qualifydecits, is another source of documentation are usually those who have had the conditionthat will help in your process. If you present your for some time, or who have an aggressive coursecase in a detailed and organized manner, it will from the onset. The rare primary progressiveallow the judge to render the most objective patient also has tools for treatment today that were not available. opinionhecan.If youhavebeendenied, If you are seeking disability, it is recommendedthere is an appeal process many go through you have a frank conversation regarding thisbefore being awarded. As Theodore Roosevelt with your neurology-MS provider before startingsaid, Nothing worth having comes easy. I the process. One fact that is not considered iswish you the best of luck in your journey. How SSA considers MSMedical evidence should refer directly to the criteria in these four areas: 1. Disorganization of motor function (hemiparesis, motor weakness). 2. Visual impairment. 3. Mental impairment (depression, cognitive dysfunction, memory). 4. Fatigue of repeated motor function (weakness in muscle with repeated motion).What's one adaptation or tool that made a difference in your daily life?@robmcleod8 - The VA sent me to a podiatrist and they tted me with a prosthetic to lift the front of my foot. My drop foot is nonexistent now. @theotheremilyblunt - The crockpot. Early prep, before energy goes. Then 2-3 healthy meals. @mmlavan - Retired from a 30-year career and focused on healing, understanding this disease, physical therapy, and embraced adaptive equipment to manage heat intolerance and foot drop. Its a long tiring journey but I see how this change in mindset has uplifted me and my loved ones.29 msfocusmagazine.org"