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What is multiple sclerosis?
Insider Medicine — Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system involving mostly the white matter, but also the grey matter to some extent, so it involves the central nervous system in the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord. Because it has ...More…
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Brochures on Staying Well
National MS Society — Brochures on staying well exploring ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Includes topics such as exercise, nutrition, managing stress, emotions, intimacy, and rehab. Explore ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Includes topics such as exercise, ...More…
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What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Centers for Disease Control — The weight of the available scientific evidence does not support the suggestion that hepatitis B vaccine causes or worsens multiple sclerosis. Numerous studies have evaluated a possible relationship between hepatitis B vaccination and multiple ...More…
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For People with Progressive MS
National MS Society — There is information and support for people with Progressive MS. If your doctor has told you that you have a progressive form of MS, you're probably wondering what that means for your treatment options and your quality of life now and in the ...More…
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Learning about MS
National MS Society — To take the best possible care of yourself it's important to start by understanding what MS is the kinds of symptoms it can cause, and the ways it can affect your quality of life at home, at work, and in your leisure activities. Although every ...More…
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World of MS - About MS - Cognitive Problems
It is now recognized that MS may cause problems with memory, planning, foresight, and judgment. Studies have shown that minor defects in cognition are quite common (up to 70%), even in early MS (up to 50%) . Approximately 10% of people with MS ...More…
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Complementary & Alternative Medicine
National MS Society — Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a variety of interventions-from exercise and dietary supplements to stress management strategies, biofeedback, and acupuncture. These therapies-which come from many different disciplines and ...More…
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Treatments
National MS Society — Although there is still no cure for MS, effective strategies are available to modify the disease course, treat exacerbations (also called attacks, relapses, or flare-ups), manage symptoms, improve function and safety, and provide emotional ...More…
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Treating secondary-progressive MS
National MS Society — Let's start with the distinction between primary-progressive and secondary-progressive MS. Primary-progressive slowly worsens from the start. People who have it almost never have attacks. Secondary-progressive occurs after a person has had ...More…
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World of MS - Life with MS - MS and Children
What are the major issues for a child of any age when a parent has MS? Can children gain a good understanding of MS and what its implications are? Dr "Sandy" Burnfield works as a freelance consultant in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry. . ...More…
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Keep S'myelin: A Fun Resource for Kids about MS
National MS Society — Keep S'myelin, A Fun Resource for Kids about MS, is a colorful, engaging, informative, and reassuring newsletter to help children and their parents talk and learn about MS together. Each issue is filled with stories, interviews, games, and ...More…
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Knowing Your Rights : National MS Society
National MS Society — Know your rights and learn more about the legal protections available, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the ...More…