Some living with MS may think of disease-modifying drugs as a cure and become disappointed when MS continues to affect their lives. Others may be living with treatable symptoms because they don't realize newer treatments could help or because they've surrendered to a lower quality of life. What are your expectations? Are they unrealistic or outdated?

If you think your expectations could use a reality check, tune in on Thursday to hear experts discuss realistic expectations for MS therapies and share strategies patients can use to meet those expectations.

And, as always, you'll get a chance to ask the experts your questions.

BONUS: Be sure to attend this program live on the Internet and be automatically entered to win a pair of QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones by Bose, the newer, smaller, sleeker version of the high-performance headphones with award-winning noise reduction technology.

On the recently launched HealthTalk MSEN multimedia page, you'll find an extensive collection of clips for and about people living with multiple sclerosis.

In addition to our existing collection of clips about clinical trials, Tysabri and more, you may be particularly interested in our newest slideshow: How to Tackle Cognition Issues.

At HealthTalk, we know that no one can better describe the many faces of MS than the patients and caregivers living with the disease every day. HealthTalk Audio Stories is living proof of that.

On the MS Audio Stories page, those touched by MS are literally voicing their experiences. Log on to hear what they're saying about life with MS, leave comments and record a story of your own!

This time around you can hear the audio stories of:

Angie Knight, Age 34 – Upland, IN - HealthTalk member and mother of twins living with MS since 1997
Danna Fordyce, Age 60 - Hot Springs, AR - HealthTalk member living with MS for 40 years and taking LDN

Part news, part opinion and part community bulletin boards - the HealthTalk Blogs are always full of interesting points of discussion. In addition to recent posts in the multiple sclerosis blog, you may be particularly interested in our bloggers' thoughts on:

• Stem cell research and MS
• Checking in on progressive MS
• Treating chronic pain
• When a positive attitude isn't enough
• MS treatments - what's best for who?

Don't just read the blogs - participate! Share your stories and perspectives on any of the blog topics by posting a comment.

HealthTalk Live! is a weekly talk-radio show broadcast live on the Internet. Each week, host Judy Foreman, together with knowledgeable experts and real patients, explores a new health topic that matters to you.

Our next program will be Understanding Patient Rights on August 23. The medical maze is tough to navigate; it's important to know your rights. Tune in to learn about how the law protects your well being, privacy and independence. Send your questions now to healthtalklive@healthtalk.com or call 1-866-488-1443 anytime during the show.

If you missed a show or want to listen again, be sure to check out our recent replays:

• Medical Tourism
• Inside Stem Cell Research
• Genetic Testing

In our regular Ask the Doctor column, Dr. Yang Mao-Draayer answers your questions on multiple sclerosis, including:

• Might eye pain be related to MS?
• Can MS patients get organ transplants?

Submit your own questions and check back each week for new answers.