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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Drug interaction in the forum Evrysdi (risdiplam)</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:51:59 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/drug-interaction/#post-28047"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Drug interaction</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I took hydrocodone sporadically for my back while taking Evrysdi with no side effects. I believe I called Accredo and it was not listed under their adverse drug interactions so it was ok to take. But in saying this I know we all react differently to medications so I can only say it didn&#8217;t cause any issues for me.</p>
<p>Hope your back gets better.</p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Evrysdi side effects in the forum Evrysdi (risdiplam)</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 14:13:06 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/evrysdi-side-effects/#post-26702"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Evrysdi side effects</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hello Ajay,</p>
<p>I am 45 with type 3. I have been on Evrysdi for about a month now and I initially felt like I was buzzing as in I drank some really strong coffee or espresso. It actually kept me up for the first few nights but subsided after about a week. I take mine after lunch everyday just after eating. I believe I was advised to take after a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-13030"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/evrysdi-side-effects/#post-26702" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Going to a Chiropractor in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/going-to-a-chiropractor/#post-25675</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:49:11 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/going-to-a-chiropractor/#post-25675"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Going to a Chiropractor</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have gone to a chiropractor for years just for back adjustments but haven&#8217;t recently. I would get a deep tissue/ stretching massage at the chiropractic office and then adjustment right after. My neck and back would really make some cracking sounds as he would adjust me and I always felt better after an adjustment. But in saying this, I also&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-12125"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/going-to-a-chiropractor/#post-25675" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Insurance (Medicare) Coverage in the forum Evrysdi (risdiplam)</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/insurance-medicare-coverage/#post-24586</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:33:11 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/insurance-medicare-coverage/#post-24586"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Insurance (Medicare) Coverage</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I am very interested to see how this works. If one Part D plan would work better over another as far as out of pocket maximums and co-payments. I believe four of the plans had $47 copays for brand name whereas Cigna has a 20% co-pay for brand name.  The annual open enrollment period to select a new Part D plan is coming up October 15 to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11212"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/insurance-medicare-coverage/#post-24586" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Returning to a Neurologist in the forum Evrysdi (risdiplam)</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/returning-to-a-neurologist/#post-24541</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:37:21 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/returning-to-a-neurologist/#post-24541"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Returning to a Neurologist</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I see a neurologist once a year at the MDA clinic to pretty much spend all day, where I meet with the counselors, occupational therapist, physical therapist, geneticist and neurologist along with student doctors who are always observing my exam by the neurologist. I also have to see the neurologist regarding my spinraza injections when I&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11182"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/returning-to-a-neurologist/#post-24541" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Home Improvement Grants in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/home-improvement-grants/#post-24380</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:46:01 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/home-improvement-grants/#post-24380"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Home Improvement Grants</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I don&#8217;t know of any grant&#8217;s but I do know if you are trying  to get or seeking employment that the States Vocational Rehabilitation program could help with home modifications but it takes time unfortunately.</p>
<p>I was also told that some church groups or charities could possibly help but I have not found any as of yet.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m interested to hear&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11046"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/home-improvement-grants/#post-24380" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Derek Markulin changed their profile picture</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:48:40 -0500</pubDate>

				
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Are you going to send your child to school? in the forum Parents​ ​and​ ​Caregivers​</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/are-you-going-to-send-your-child-to-school/#post-24125</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:51:20 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/are-you-going-to-send-your-child-to-school/#post-24125"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Are you going to send your child to school?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Fortunately for my wife and I, we decided to homeschool our kids at the beginning of the school year in 2019 so before the pandemic. We decided this as we found our son was learning, for lack of better words, bad behaviors and words from other kids at school. We also were constantly getting sick as they bring everything home which wasn&#8217;t fun.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-10855"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/are-you-going-to-send-your-child-to-school/#post-24125" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Nausea in the early afternoon? in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/nausea-in-the-early-afternoon/#post-24057</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:04:29 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/nausea-in-the-early-afternoon/#post-24057"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Nausea in the early afternoon?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hello Brianna,</p>
<p>I drink match tea almost every morning now. When I first started drinking matcha it really gave me a jolt in how I felt but it did make me a little nauseous afterward which made me stop drinking it for awhile. But after awhile I realized the trade off was worth it to me and started again and surprisingly I no longer feel&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-10793"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/nausea-in-the-early-afternoon/#post-24057" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>derek-markulin replied to the discussion Deciding to switch from Spinraza to risdiplam in the forum Evrysdi (risdiplam)</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/deciding-to-switch-from-spinraza-to-risdiplam/#post-24020</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:56:15 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/deciding-to-switch-from-spinraza-to-risdiplam/#post-24020"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Deciding to switch from Spinraza to risdiplam</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hello Kevin,</p>
<p>I know this is probably not possible due to financial costs but I wonder if it is possible to get both treatments. Do you know if this has been discussed?</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:34:10 -0500</pubDate>

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				<title>Derek Markulin changed their profile picture</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:33:01 -0500</pubDate>

				
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