What is MS? Learn about MS—History, genetics, research, and how to choose a healthcare provider. 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 June 2008)
En Español: ¿Qué es la Esclerosis Múltiple? (.pdf)
- Just the Facts: 2008-2009 (.pdf)
Frequently asked questions about MS and the National MS Society (last updated November 2009)
- Choosing the Right Health-Care Provider (.pdf)
Outlines some steps people with MS should take when choosing a health-care provider—and explains how professionals come to be listed on chapters’ referral lists. (last updated February 2005)
- 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 Multiple Sclerosis (.pdf)
Explains current research being done to find solutions to stop, repair, and prevent MS. Looking for solutions at every stage of the disease. For nonscientists. By John Richert, MD (last updated September 2008)
- What Everyone Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis
(Not available on our Web site. For a printed copy, call your chapter.) Overview of MS, suitable for the whole family (last updated March 2006)
For printed copies of any of our materials, contact your chapter. 1-800-344-4867