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For
People Newly Diagnosed
If you or someone close to you has recently been given a
diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, you probably have a lot
of questions and concerns. Or, you may be feeling so
overwhelmed by the diagnosis that you aren’t sure what
kinds of questions to ask. The National MS Society has
developed programs to give you the information
and support you need to live comfortably and
confidently with this change in your life.
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Knowledge Is Power
An at-home educational series for people newly
diagnosed with MS
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An Introduction to MS
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Living with MS
Addresses questions frequently asked after
diagnosis of MS is received-from possible causes
to advice on coping
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Disclosure—The Basic Facts
Discusses whom, when, and how to tell in both
personal and work situations; includes personal
vignettes |
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"But You Look So Good!"
Coping with invisible MS symptoms |
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Someone You Know Has MS: A Book for Families
For children ages 6 to 12 who have a parent with
MS. Provides facts and explores children's fears
and concerns |
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F.A.Q. About Society-Funded MS Research
Frequently asked questions about Society-funded
MS research, including funding, approach,
philosphy, and progress |
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Treatments
Various treatments are available to
help reduce future disease activity and/or
manage symptoms. Talk to your doctor about
what's right for you. |
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National MS Society Disease Management Consensus
Statement
Early treatment recommendations regarding use of
the current MS disease-modifying drugs
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The Disease-Modifying Drugs
Information on the disease-modifying drugs (Betaseron,
Avonex, Copaxone, Novantrone, Rebif, and Tysabri).
Includes how each is taken, side effects,
benefits, and available help
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Putting the Brakes on MS
Making the decision to use a disease-modifying
drug |
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Visit our
Treatments section for more on medications,
symptom management, alternative therapies, and
treating exacerbations (relapses) |
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Choosing the Right Health-Care
Provider
MS Care Treatment Team
Treatment Locations
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Employment |
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MS and Employment
These programs and materials will assist you in
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"I started telling people close to me that I had MS.
This was a huge weight off my shoulders."
Meet Mike Zimits
 When
Sharon Dodge was diagnosed, she and her family joined
the fight against MS.
Meet Sharon
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Meruka Gupta—"I
thought MS was an
immediate sentence to a wheelchair, and
having been very athletic all of my
life, this terrified me. However, I very
quickly realized that this was not the
case. I was just beginning my life, and
I was not going to allow MS to end it."
Meet Meruka
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Support |
Connect with others whose lives
are affected by MS
There are over 1,800
National MS Society-affiliated
self-help groups across the nation
representing people with MS, family
members, and friends. Contact
your chapter to find out more.
1-800-344-4867
MSWorld offers the
official National MS Society
chat rooms and message
boards with a hosted chat on
Wed. at 8:00 pm EST specifically to
answer questions and concerns for those
just learning about MS.
Chat
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Message
Boards
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Basic Facts
Just the Facts
Frequently asked questions about MS and
the National MS Society
View online |
View as PDF
Myths about MS
Clearing up some mis-conceptions
you may have heard about MS
Glossary of MS Terms
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Webcasts
(transcripts available)
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MS Learn Online presents
Newly Diagnosed with MS
Starting with the Basics
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The Facts on MS
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The Clinical Courses in MS |
Learn more about these and other
webcasts
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