Fums: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

This episode is the fourth installment in our international series where Kathy talks to MS’ers from around the world, to see how their diagnosis and treatment experiences differ from in the U.S.Today's guest is Dave Head, a writer and patient advocate from Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta. Canada not only has the second highest rate of MS globally, it also has the highest rate per capita in the world.Topics covered include:Dave's initial symptoms and diagnosis with MSSupport which was available for both Dave and his fiancée (now wife)Socialized/Federal medicine versus employment-provided benefits for Alberta residents with chronic illnesses, including Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)The cost of health care and MS medication in CanadaBenefits and support available to Dave following his diagnosis with a number of additional immune system conditionsResources mentioned in this episode (clickable links):Dave's blogDave on TwitterDave's profile on InstagramDave on Fa