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.
Taking the First Steps
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Knowledge Is Power
An at-home educational series for people newly diagnosed with MS.
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Learn More about MS
Get the facts about MS: what it is, who gets it and why, what symptoms it can cause.
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Understanding Treatment Options
Strategies available to modify the disease course, treat relapses, manage symptoms, and improve function and quality of life.
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Deciding to Disclose…Or Not
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Telling others about your MS may be the first thing you want to do—or the last.
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Protecting Your Employment Options
Read about the ways MS can affect employment and learn some strategies for maintaining your place in the workforce.
What the National MS Society Can Offer
The National MS Society helps each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50 state network of chapters. We offers a variety of programs and services to help you meet those needs, including:
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Information
We offer an extensive library of brochures, webcasts, videos, books, and our magazine, Momentum.
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Resources
Chapters are also excellent sources of referral to community resources.
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Support
We offer many types of support including self-help groups, educational seminars, health and wellness strategies, family programs, financial assistance, and support around day to day concerns. And most importantly, a connection with others living with MS.
Contact your chapter today. 1-800-344-4867