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What is MS? Learn about MS—History, genetics, research, and how to choose a healthcare provider. Read about how MS is diagnosed and treated. Also learn about the National MS Society and chapter programs.

  • What Is Multiple Sclerosis? (.pdf)
    Symptoms, disease patterns, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and research efforts (last updated July 2011) 

    En Español: ¿Qué es la Esclerosis Múltiple? (.pdf)
     
  • The MS Disease-Modifying Medications (.pdf)
    Information on the disease-modifying medications (Avonex®, Betaseron®, Copaxone®, Extavia®, GilenyaTM, Novantrone®, Rebif® and Tysabri®). Includes how each is taken, side effects, benefits, and available help (updated February 2012).
     
  • Just the Facts (.pdf)
    Frequently asked questions about MS and the National MS Society (last updated July 2011) 
     
  • Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider (.pdf)
    Outlines some steps people with MS should take when choosing a healthcare provider—and explains how professionals come to be listed on chapters’ referral lists. (last updated January 2010) 
     
  • Genetics: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
    Basic facts about MS and heredity. (last updated March 2009) 
     
  • The History of Multiple Sclerosis (.pdf)
    MS from the Middle Ages to the present, highlighting Society presence since 1946. By Dr. Loren Rolak (last updated April 2009) 
     
  • Participating in Clinical Trials (.pdf)
    Learn about the process of clinical trial participation and how to decide if a study is the right opportunity for you. (New 2008) 
     
  • Research Directions in MS: Progress & Strategies: (.pdf)
    Explains the Society’s comprehensive research approaches to stopping MS in its tracks, restoring what’s been lost, and ending MS forever. For nonscientists. (last updated December 2011)
     

For printed copies of any of our materials, contact your chapter. 1-800-344-4867.

Avonex is a registered trademark of Biogen Idec.
Betaseron is a registered trademark of Bayer Schering Pharma Aktiengesllschaft.
Copaxone is a registered trademark of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Extavia is a registered trademark of Novartis AG.
Gilenya is a trademark of Novartis International AG
Novantrone is a registered trademark of Immunex Corp.
Rebif is a registered trademark of Ares Trading, S.A.
Tysabri is a registered trademark of Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.