Professionally trained peers (people with MS) are available to provide support and information to members facing difficult issues. Through support over the telephone or via email, the peers use their firsthand knowledge to help solve problems and develop coping strategies.

Looking to connect with other caregivers, family members, or people affected by MS? Self-help groups bring people together who share common life experiences for support, education and mutual aid.

Search for and connect with a trained peer support volunteer who can provide you with helpful tips, suggestions and emotional support for the challenges that MS throws at you. Connect via one-on-one ongoing telephone or email conversations.

MSFriends®connects you with a supportive, empathetic volunteer who understands life with MS and can say, “I've been there, too.” MSFriends meet for up to six months via phone, email or video calls based on your preference. Learn more about MSFriends by visiting nationalMSsociety.org/MSFriends..

A list of pharmaceutical and non profit financial assistance programs to assist with the costs of MS medications.

The chapter hosts community based outings throughout the year. Learn how to “access the apple” and experience NYC firsthand regardless of your mobility status. Trips are planned to a variety of events: theater, museum exhibits, sporting events, and more.

Use the "Health and Wellness" filter to view all NYC-SNY exercise and wellness programs.

Use the "Health and Wellness" filter to view all NYC-SNY recreation and wellness programs.

Use the "Employment, Insurance and Financial Planning" filter to view all NYC-SNY employment programs.

On Sept 13th and 14th, the NYC- SNY Chapter hosted the 2014 Research Symposium. New Developments in MS Treatments,Treatment Advances and Environmental Factors that Modify the Course of MS, and Clinical Trials for Brain Repair in MS were the topics presented by Dr. Jeffrey Haines, Dr. Apatoff, and Dr. Ari Green.

Network your way to your next job. Learn about the role online job boards and social networking websites can play in your job search. This program will include an optional online component for those who have internet access.

The City of New York Parks & Recreation strives to help ALL New Yorkers discover its New nearly 29,000 acres of parks and how they can enrich lives, promoting physical and emotional well-being, and provide venues for fitness and peaceful respite.

La esclerosis múltiple es una enfermedad de toda la vida, por lo que es sumamente importante que usted se sienta cómodo con el profesional que atiende su esclerosis múltiple y que sea su aliado en su cuidado.

MTA New York City Transit Access-A-Ride (AAR) provides millions of trips a year for eligible customers in New York City. AAR also provides service within a three-quarter-of-a-mile corridor beyond fixed-route service across the New York City borderline to nearby areas of Nassau and Westchester Counties. Some people use AAR occasionally, while others use it on a regular basis. AAR does its part to make New York City accessible to everyone.

Este video presenta una conversación en español sobre cómo las personas con esclerosis múltiple pueden tener una buena cita con su médico entre el Dr. Víctor Rivera y la Dra. Lilyana Amezcua.

Este video presenta una conversación en español sobre el embarazo y la esclerosis múltiple entre el Dr. Víctor Rivera y la Dra. Lilyana Amezcua.

NYC Parks strives to help all New Yorkers discover how New York City's about 29,000 acres of parks can enrich their lives, promoting physical and emotional well-being, and providing venues for fitness and peaceful respite for the widest possible audience.

Si bien los profesionales clínicos empezaron a notar cambios anímicos asociados a la esclerosis múltiple en el siglo XIX, recién empezaron hace poco a prestarles el mismo nivel de atención a los síntomas anímicos que a los síntomas físicos.

Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilites live independently in the community. BFL provides a range of services and linkages to other community resources through various programs, enabling individuals to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their living dignified, secure lives. They specialize in programs for domestic violence, homelessness and disability advocacy.

MS certified nurse, former clinic nurse coordinator at the MS Center at Study memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Learn abuot common bladder and bowel issues that can arise with MS, as well as ways to treat and cope with them.

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly the Heuga Center for Multiple Scelerosis, is a leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. It has a web-based lifestyle empowerment program where you can interact with other participants online.

This call discusses cognitive issues and engages you in practical activities to help focus your attention and improve memory, planning and problem solving skills. Speaker: Nancy Lowenstein, OT, Mount Auburn Hospital Comprehensive MS Care Center.

Enrolls individuals, families, and small businesses and their employees in free and affordable health insurance statewide.

Are you having difficulty with your current job?   Are you considering changing careers but need direction? This program will explore the necessary steps to effectively navigate through this transition.

Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.

Guía para las personas con esclerosis múltiple y sus profesionales de atención médica.

Employers share how they find employees. Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.

Think you’ve been discriminated against on the job?  Want to know the signs to look for?  Learn how to spot discrimination on the job, what steps to take, and where to turn for help. Get informed and know your rights in the workplace.

Learn about agencies and resources available to help you gain and maintain employment.

The emergence of new MS therapies is both exciting and challenging for people living with MS and the clinicians who treat them. An MS specialist neurologist will discuss the most recent information concerning newly emerging MS therapies to promote a better understanding and educate participants on treatment options.

The Federal Government is taking steps to become a model employer for people with disabilities. Michael Murray of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), will discuss Schedule A hiring authority and U.S. Department of Labor regulations designed to increase the employment of people with disabilities by federal government contractors.

Are you interested in working from home? Home-based workers living with MS, along with MS Employment Specialist Barbara McKeon, will share tips and resources to help increase your chances of succeeding at home-based employment.

Psychologist Lauren Strober will discuss current research that shows the importance of staying productive to maintain your health while unemployed. Along with others living with MS, she will share practical tips on how this is accomplished.

They say: “You are what you eat.” While there is no special “MS diet,” a healthy diet is an important complement to your MS treatment plan to help you feel your best. Dr. Ilana Katz Sands of Mount Sinai Hospital will lead us in a discussion around MS dietary recommendations and how to understand MS diet research studies.

Learn about key employment laws, such as ADA and FMLA, and how you can use them to make an informed  decision about employment

This guide is a practical tool to help families living with MS evaluate their housing needs and better understand the range of housing options that are available to them, from home modifications to rental assistance to assisted living.

Learn from employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home.

Learn about special hiring programs for people living with disabilities and how to navigate the federal system from a regional recruitment coordinator with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Información sobre la esclerosis múltiple en inglés y español.

Does the thought of looking for a job online feel overwhelming? Which job board sites are the best to use? Is your resume formatted properly, especially if it will be scanned by a computer software? HR professionals discuss the tricks of the trade when internet job searching.

Once you decide to disclose there are still many unanswered questions. Hear from employers and disability advocates on how to talk with your employer about your MS.

MS symptoms can sometimes progress to the point that they significantly interfere with daily activities. Maintaining control and independence in daily living does not always mean doing things the same way you did them before. This call will discuss how to navigate the world of assistive technology and suggest ways to modify your environment, at home and at work to optimize independence.

ICS is a Medicaid-managed long-term care plan licensed by New York State for individuals with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. Their mission is to provide their members with the health and social supports they need to live full and satisfying lives at home, in their own communities. ICS has a unit dedicated to people living with MS and works in collaborations with the NYC-SNY Chapter.

People who have "invisible" symptoms of MS such as pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues and how to manage these symptoms effectively.

Learn about the process of clinical trial participation and how to decide if a study is the right opportunity for you.

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Is working, or working in your field no longer an option? How do you know when it’s time to stop or make a change? Learn from a vocational professional what to consider when having to make this important decision.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about relapses and pseudo-relapses in multiple sclerosis

This video features George Kraft, MD, who discusses MRI's and multiple sclerosis. Topics: What we learn from an MRI; How does an MRI work?; How frequently should someone with MS receive an MRI?; Combatting MRI anxiety

LawHelp/NY is an online tool for helping low-income New Yorkers solve their legal problems. It is the only comprehensive source of legal referral information in the state and includes: free legal service organizations with their contact & intake information, "Know Your Rights" and self-help resources covering 15 areas of law, extensive links to social service, advocacy and government organizations, and information about the legal system.

LEGAL SERVICES NYC is dedicated to helping to improve the lives and welfare of New York City’s low-income residents. For more than 40 years there program of legal services offices located in low-income communities and transportation hubs throughout New York City has provided free, high quality, legal help to people who have nowhere else to turn.

MS affects African Americans and Hispanics in different ways compared with other ethnic groups. Symptoms may differ, the disease may progress faster, and treatments may have different effects. African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos are underrepresented in research studies. That makes it difficult to tell which treatments are best for them, or how to reduce the risk of MS in these groups.

This teleconference will present a brief overview of advanced MS and the current status of research and practical application of symptom management.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about geography and the risks associated with multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's questions about antioxidants and if they are recommended for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Do you need to restructure your resume due to gaps, layoffs, or a career change? Are you over 50 and need a resume makeover? HR professionals will address these and other resume challenges.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about a diagnosis of probable multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about tests for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about why someone gets multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about white spots on her MRI.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about taking ibuprofen or anti-inflammatory pills for people with MS.

Even though 80% of people with MS experience some type of pain, it is often an overlooked symptom. Learn about the origins of pain in MS, how it is treated with medications and/or rehabilitation and how to manage it through relaxation and meditation.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about getting a second opinion on a non-diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

Just us for a forthright discussion about the personal and intimate side of living with MS. This presentation provides opportunities for participants to explore concepts of intimacy, challenge their commuication skills and explore a range of sexual expressions to awaken or enhance the sexual connection.

Addresses questions and concerns about how MS might affect a person’s ability to drive now or in the future. Includes information about driving evaluations and different types of auto adaptive equipment.

NYLAG provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney.

Learn strategies for navigating the dating world after a diagnosis of MS.

Find and apply for affordable housing.

This video features a discussion with George Kraft, MD, who talks about aging and multiple sclerosis.

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

This teleconference will help you identify your parenting strengths, and challenges managing MS and parenting responsibilities. It will focus on the importance of communication, planning, prioritizing and developing a support network.

PPARNY is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. PPARNY offers a single point of access to public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

This video features a discussion with Mary Hughes, MD, and Walter Royal, MD, who talk about diagnosis and clinical courses for African-Americans with multiple sclerosis.

A Customer’s Point of View Inc. and Christine Durst,CEO of Staffcentrix Learn about part-time and non-traditional job opportunities that allow for a flexible schedule.

Did you know that significant amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been proposed?  These changes have direct implications on people with MS. This program, will address the ADA, the proposed changes, and key issues including accommodations and disclosure.

Learn the importance of a comprehensive approach in managing MS and how to form a comprehensive care team.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how to cope with the disease.

This video features part two of a discussion about pregnancy and multiple sclerosis.

MS specialists will share practical ways to manage fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, two of the most common and difficult symptoms people living with MS experience at work.

This video features part one of a discussion about pregnancy and multiple sclerosis.

Hear from others living with MS who changed careers after their diagnosis, along with a vocational specialist who will offer tips on how to navigate this transitional period.

General overview of the employment issues that might concern people newly diagnosed.

Kershaw Commons is the East Coast’s First Accessible, Affordable Rental Residences for People Needing Specialized Services Coordinated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

A practical guide to obtaining workplace accommodations. By Richard T. Roessler, PhD, and Phillip Rumrill, PhD.

Symptoms, disease patterns, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and research efforts.

Current therapy for MS-related eye disorders. Discusses low-vision aids.

Trying to decide if working from home or starting your own business is for you? Experts in both of these areas will talk about what it takes to be a successful home-based employee or entrepreneur.

Sophisticated explanation of treatments for MS-related urinary problems. Detailed descriptions of diagnostic testing, management strategies, and commonly prescribed drugs. By Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD, MSCN.

A troubling MS symptom described. Coping strategies and research horizons.

Are you on Social Security and want to work? Do you need to or prefer to work from home? Learn how working might impact your disability benefits and hear about work from home opportunities for people on social security.

Learn about the impact work might have on your disability benefits from a community work incentive coordinator.

Learn what it takes to be approved for Social Security disability benefits from a Social Security attorney.

For individuals who need a helper. Illustrated manual showing range of motion, stretching, and balance exercises for at-home program. By Beth E. Gibson, PT.

Learn about the pros and cons of oral supplements and discuss some of the most commonly used vitamins, minerals and herbs.

Illustrated manual showing range of motion, stretching, and balance exercises for at-home program. By Beth E. Gibson, PT.

CIDNY's offices in Manhattan and Queens provide benefit counseling, direct services (e.g. housing assistance, transition services for youth with disabilities, employment-related assistance, healthcare access, benefits assistance, and peer support groups), information and referrals, and recreational activities. There are no charges to consumers for CIDNY's services.

Speech and swallowing problems can be helped with exercise, medications, or technological aids.

Learn about new oral medications and current treatment choices for MS. Speaker: Ilana Katz Sand, M.D., Assistant Professor and Associate Medical Director of The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

A veteran of 11 years writes frankly about life, family, work, dating, and pursuing your dreams when the diagnosis is "progressive" MS. By Sharon M. Brown.

Reviews common sleep problems and what can be done about them.

Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American, often during times of personal hardship, transition, and uncertainty. These programs serve as vital financial protection for working men and women, children, the disabled, and the elderly.

Health insurance considerations can impact your decision to change jobs or leave the workforce. Learn about legal protections and questions to ask to ensure you have the coverage you need.

Explains the Society’s comprehensive research approaches to stopping MS in its tracks, restoring what’s been lost, and ending MS forever. For nonscientists.

A colorful chart detailing the medical tests, vaccinations, and general health and safety rules recommended for all adults with MS.

Discusses some of the more difficult physical and emotional problems many families face. By Sarah Minden, MD, and Debra Frankel, MS, OTR.

If you are in need of legal assistance and live in New York City, please call 212-577-3300 to receive information in English and Spanish how to access our services. The Legal Aid Society provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the five boroughs of New York City in the areas of housing, immigration, benefits, family law, employment law, criminal defense, child protection and juvenile rights

An overview of treatments and strategies for managing MS-related pain.

How to manage some of the emotional challenges created by MS. By Rosalind Kalb, PhD

This call will address the most common questions and concerns facing individuals newly diagnosed with MS.

It is a myth that the Black community doesn't get MS. Become engaged with programs and resources supporting optimal care and living well with MS.

Identifies risk factors for falling and strategies to reduce those risks.

Positive wellness behaviors can minimize the impact of fatigue and cognitive symptoms and lead to greater productivity on the job. Join a personal trainer and nutritionist as they share tips for physical exercise, healthy eating, stress management, and good sleep habits.

This teleconference will explain cognitive issues in MS and delve into the impact of cognitive dysfunction on everyday life. Tools to help people with MS manage and adapt to the impact of cognitive symptoms will also be explored.

Managing this common, sometimes disabling, MS symptom — roles of self-help, medications, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians.

Understand strategies for living with progressive MS and connecting to people and services that may help you.

What rehabilitation can do for mobility, fatigue, driving, speech, memory, bowel or bladder problems, sexuality, and more.

Discusses mental functions most likely to be affected by MS. Self-help and information on cognitive rehabilitation.

MS can affect sexuality, both directly and indirectly, but problems can be resolved or minimized. By Rosalind Kalb, PhD.

For people to give to their employers if they decide to disclose their MS.

Part 2- Recent Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Part two of a two-part interview with Aaron Miller, MD, who discusses Gilenya®, an oral therapy for multiple sclerosis. Dr. Miller talks about who can take Gilenya, cost and availability.

Part one of a two-part interview with Aaron Miller, MD, who discusses Gilenya®, a new oral therapy for multiple sclerosis. Dr. Miller explains how the medication works, clinical trials findings, and potential side effects.

Pain and sleep disorders often cause confusion and frustration for people with MS, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. Learn from scientists and clinicians about strategies for symptom management, available treatment options, and ongoing research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders in MS.

Pain and sleep disorders often cause confusion and frustration for people with MS, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. Learn from scientists and clinicians about strategies for symptom management, available treatment options, and ongoing research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders in MS.

Pain and sleep disorders often cause confusion and frustration for people with MS, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. Learn from scientists and clinicians about strategies for symptom management, available treatment options, and ongoing research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders in MS.

Many people living with chronic diseases, including MS, have learned that practicing behaviors that promote resilience is the secret to not just coping with the disease, but thriving with it.

This video was created in 2013 and features Jim Bowen, MD and Lily Jung Henson, MD discussing the disease-modifying treatment, Aubagio® (teriflunomide).

Featuring Mark Skeen, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine. This video was created in 2016.

Featuring Mark Skeen, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine. This video was created in 2016.

This video was created in May, 2015 and features Gabriel Pardo, MD and Kathleen Costello, MSCN. Information is accurate as of then. Please visit the treatment page of our website or Lemtrada's website for the most updated information.

Featuring Mark Skeen, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine. This video was created in 2016.

What is Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate), formerly known as BG-12? Clinical trial findings; Potential side effects. Featuring: Bruce Cohen, MD and Gabriel Pardo, MD. Part one of one: 12 minutes

This video features Steve Nissen, Senior Director of Employment and Community Programs at the National Capital Chapter discussing employment issues with a diagnosis of MS.

Our understanding of the role that cognition and mood play in a person’s experience of multiple sclerosis has expanded dramatically in recent years. Learn why and how people with MS experience changes in mood and cognitive functioning, and the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed—from physical activity, medications and counseling to self-management strategies.

Ways to manage common bowel problems in MS.

People with MS may find that bladder and bowel symptoms prevent them from fully interacting with their community, friends and family. It doesn’t need to be that way. Once diagnosed, these common MS symptoms are manageable and treatable. Learn about the latest advances and recommendations from clinicians at the forefront of MS research and treatment, and from people living with MS as they share experiences and insights.

Part 4- Managing Fatigue in the Workplace

Part 5- Managing Cognitive Challenges in the Workplace

Part 6- Assistive Technology and the Workplace

Part 3- Disclosure in the Workplace

Part 1- Thinking Proactively About Employment

This guide is intended to help people with multiple sclerosis learn more about their employment options and to be proactive in using the legal protections and resources available to maintain employment and/or re-enter the workforce.

Disability insurance replaces some of the income that a sick or injured person is no longer able to earn, and can be an extremely important safeguard. Yet many have found the process of filing a claim and securing disability benefits more challenging than anticipated. This manual has been prepared to help people with MS and their healthcare providers.

Comprehensive information on the disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis. Includes how each is taken, side effects, benefits and available help. Read more about other medications for symptom and relapse management. Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the Society at 1-800-344-4867.

Understand the full range of tools available to stay functionally mobile, comfortable and safe. Offers full-color photos of devices ranging from the simplest cane to the most complex power chair, guidance on how to determine if and when a device might be appropriate, and important safety tips. Introduces readers to assistive technology professionals and outlines the steps involved in a comprehensive evaluation for a wheeled mobility device.

Checklists and worksheets for people who need help at home. Forms for a needs assessment, job description, and employment contract.

Walking problems and how they can be addressed.

MS fatigue can be reduced with treatments and self-management strategies. (Published by Paralyzed Veterans of America)

Physical activity can be a regular part of staying healthy if you have MS. Includes tips on handling MS symptoms. By Mary Harmon.

Addresses questions and concerns about how MS might affect a person’s ability to drive now or in the future. Includes information about driving evaluations and different types of auto adaptive equipment. By Pat Niewoehner, BS, OTR/L, CDRS, and Florian P. Thomas, MD, PhD.

Discusses whom, when, and how to tell in both personal and work situations; includes personal vignettes.

Symptoms of depression, the relationship between MS and depression, available therapies, and where to find help.

A basic overview of appropriate dental care, routine dental visits and problems, and information specific to people with MS.

Facts and common misconceptions, plus practical ways to evaluate benefits and risks. By Virginia Foster.

Modify a house or apartment to save energy, compensate for reduced vision or mobility, and live comfortably when MS is severe. Many do-it-yourself changes. By Jane E. Harmon, OTR.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Protection for people with multiple sclerosis.

An exploration of what is known and not known about this complementary therapy by Alan Bowling, MD, PhD and Tom Stewart.

Coping with invisible MS symptoms.

Knowledge Is Power contains current and accurate information relevant for people facing a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), presented in a series of easy-to-understand topics.

Un libro para familias sobre la esclerosis múltiple.

Descripción de lo que debe considerar con su profesional de salud al escoger recursos y un tratamiento a fin de apoyar sus esfuerzos por iniciarlo y seguirlo.

Su aliado de confi anza para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida con esclerosis multiple

Explore cooling equipment options and learn how to select the best gear for your needs, climate, and budget. Compare vendors and use the promo codes to receive preferred pricing. Learn about insurance coverage and discover sources of free cooling gear for people living with MS (eligibility criteria apply).

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

The National MS Society provides services, support and resources for navigating your best life with MS.

A Guide to Integrating Lifestyle, Alternative, and Conventional Medicine.

In clear, understandable language and with helpful illustrations, this book explores every symptom of MS and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for the proper and effective management of each. No symptom is omitted: from spasticity, tremor, weakness, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties.

Learn about telemedicine, which is the use of technology to participate in healthcare at a distance, so you and your provider can connect from different locations.

This book and the accompanying video explore why and how people with MS experience changes in mood, and provide the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed—from physical activity, medications and counseling to self-management strategies.

For patients at any stage and the people who support them, Multiple Sclerosis: Questions and Answers for Patients and Loved Ones provides the answers you need to understand this disease, its challenges, and the medical treatments and other tools now available for managing it successfully.

The more you raise - the more you earn! There is no limit to what’s possible, so set your National Team fundraising goal high. Our National Team Recognition Program was developed to keep your team motivated.

What the Americans with Disabilities Act means in employment, public accommodations, and more. By Laura Cooper, Esq., Nancy Law, LSW, with Jane Sarnoff

This video was created in January 2020 and features Kathleen Costello, CRNP, MSCN.

This video was created in Summer 2019 and features Brenda Banwell, MD. Information is accurate as of then. Please visit http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/meds or www.gilenya.com for the most updated information.

This video was created in Summer 2019 and features Amit Bar-Or, MD and Julie Fiol, MSCN. Information is accurate as of then. Please visit http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/meds or http://www.mayzent.com for the most updated information.

This video was created in Summer 2019 and features Aaron Miller, MD. Information is accurate as of then. Please visit http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/meds or https://www.mavenclad.com for the most updated information.

An integrative approach to healing chronic autoimmune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation.

Practical guide to diet supplements for people with MS. Outlines what is and is not known, with references for further study. By Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, and Thomas Stewart, PA-C, MS, JD. (last updated August 2018)

101 Accessible Vacations: Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers is the first guidebook dedicated exclusively to wheelchair-accessible destinations, lodgings and recreational opportunities. Penned by Candy B. Harrington, the editor of Emerging Horizons, this new title focuses on the vacation planning needs of wheelchair-users and slow walkers.

A road map to resilience when faced with chronic disease.

Learn how rehabilitation can help in the management of MS.

Live in Wellness Now is an interactive, holistic journal designed to help you alleviate stress and improve your health.

This video was created in Summer 2017 and features Derrick Robertson, MD, Janice Maldonado, MD and Kathleen Costello, MSCN. Information is accurate as of then. Please visit http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/meds or http://www.www.ocrevus.com for the most updated information.

Courtney Carver shows us the power of simplicity to improve our health, build more meaningful relationships, and relieve stress in our professional and personal lives.

You can take control of your nutrition in a practical and meaningful way to improve the quality of your life in a monumental way!

Multiple sclerosis doesn’t have to mean you stop driving. A driving evaluation can be a step towards maintaining your independence and confidence as a driver with MS.

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis doesn’t have to prevent you from staying independent. Learn about adaptations—such as hand controls—to keep you in the driver’s seat.

New medication Ocrevus also shows benefits in relapsing forms of MS.

If you have MS and are unable to work due to an MS-related disability and/or other conditions, you might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income benefits.

There's no miracle cure for multiple sclerosis. But there are ways to reduce its negative impact. What better source than a physician who battled MS as a patient for 24 years?

This journal is designed for individuals who want a better understanding of their medical situations.

Learn about the process of clinical trial participation and how to decide if a study is the right opportunity for you.

Symptom Tracker worksheet

It is not unusual for individuals living with MS, at some point in time, to consider starting their own business due to fatigue, mobility issues or other symptoms that impact them while working for an employer. The following article explores the advantages as well as disadvantages of entrepreneurship. This information can help you assess if starting a small business is right for you.

Kevin and Eleanor share an unbreakable father-daughter bond, even in the face of his ongoing struggles with multiple sclerosis. This story is a heartwarming tale of how they grow, learn, struggle, and celebrate life in their mantra of Never Stop… Never Quit…

This brochure is checklist of basic preventive care recommendations for people with MS.

This document outlines Symptomatic Treatment Trials.

Jean Minkel, Senior Vice President of Rehabilitation Services, at the Independent Care System of NY, discusses how to choose the wheeled mobility device that's right for you. Part 1 focuses on the importance of undergoing an evaluation. Part 2 provides an overview of wheeled mobility options. To activate the closed captions when playing the videos on YouTube, click on the CC button on the toolbar that appears below the video, and select on.

Jean Minkel, Senior Vice President of Rehabilitation Services, at the Independent Care System of NY, discusses how to choose the wheeled mobility device that's right for you. Part 1 focuses on the importance of undergoing an evaluation. Part 2 provides an overview of wheeled mobility options. To activate the closed captions when playing the videos on YouTube, click on the CC button on the toolbar that appears below the video, and select on.

This video features a discussion on strategies for mobility for people with multiple sclerosis, including automobile modifications.

A comprehensive look at mobility and MS with tips on managing fatigue and spasticity as well as a look at future trends in technology and mobility assistance.

This video features an interview with Fred Foley, PhD, who discusses stress, depression, and anxiety and multiple sclerosis and techniques for dealing with stress.

This video features an interview with Fred Foley, PhD, who discusses stress and multiple sclerosis.

This video features a discussion with Marion Brandis, MA, RN, BSN, who talks about how people with multiple sclerosis can get the more from their healthcare teams.

This video features part three of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

This video features part two of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

This video features part one of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

Supplement to 2013 North American Education Program- Making Treatment and Lifestyle Decisions: Thinking About Benefits and Risks

Explores the factors people must consider when making treatment and lifestyle decisions, including when to begin treatment, the role information overload can play in decision making, and how to weigh the benefits and risks of a treatment or lifestyle decision. Excerpt from 2013 North American Education Program.

Ellen Mowry, MD, PhD at Johns Hopkins University discusses Vitamin D as a risk factor for developing MS and what we know about supplementation.(ECTRIMS 2014)

From ECTRIMS 2014, featuring Peter Feys, PhD, discussing current research on the impact of exercise in gait function in MS.

From ECTRIMS 2014, featuring Patricia Cassicia, PhD, discussing research on personalized medicine in MS.

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. This video is intended to be used in a group format and led by a professional.

This two-part video presents the perspective of people living with multiple sclerosis who are experiencing the symptom of fatigue. Topics include: Fatigue types; Why is fatigue so common; Things to consider before treating fatigue; Treatment options; The role of rehabilitation

Article addresses emerging research on sleep in MS, how people with MS can assess their sleep, and emerging treatments for sleep disturbance in MS.

People living with multiple sclerosis share their experiences with optic neuritis, and neuro-opthamologist Tariq Bhatti, MD from Duke University Medicine discusses management and treatment options.

Beyond optic neuritis, there are several other vision problems common in MS, including double vision (diplopia due to misalignment or INO) and oscillopsia (due to nystagumus). Tariq Bhatti, MD, neuro-ophthalmologist at Duke University Eye Center describes each and their management approaches.

Neuro-opthalmologist Tariq Bhatti, MD, at Duke University Eye Center, discusses the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in evaluating multiple sclerosis (MS) progression and the effects of treatments. Learn more at http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/vision.

Dan & Karen Melfi, Lisa & Shawna Kemppainen and Izak, Judy Boone, and Dave Altman discuss the leisure activities they enjoy / have modified to continue while living with MS. Learn more at http:www.nationalMSsociety.org/recreation.

Neuro-opthalmologist Tariq Bhatti, MD, at Duke University Eye Center, discusses the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in evaluating multiple sclerosis (MS) progression and the effects of treatments - namely anti-LINGO-1.

People living with MS and healthcare professionals discuss experiences and evidence related to diet / nutrition, and potential effect(s) on multiple sclerosis and symptoms. Learn more at http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/diet

Judy Boone, physical therapist Lynn Williams, Dan Melfi and Dave Altman discuss the physical activities they enjoy / have modified to continue while living with MS. Learn more at http:www.nationalMSsociety.org/recreation.

Working with MS is one in a series of workbooks entitled Living Well with MS. This series is written for — and by — people who have been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for some time.

To date, few modifiable risk factors have been found to influence the development or course of MS. Cigarette smoking – which can cause serious health issues including lung cancer, increased risk of infections, and heart disease, and is the primary cause of preventable death in the United States – has also been identified as a risk factor in the development and progression of MS.

This video is a resource for employers, featuring discussions about multiple sclerosis in the workplace.

You don’t need to be an expert in multiple sclerosis. You just need to be an expert in you. Although there is no cure (yet), feeling confident and in control of your disease management is the next best thing. Discussing everything from diet and exercise to stress and emotion management, The Inside Guide to MS provides you with what you need to find the combination of therapies that will work for you.

Excerpt from Managing Pain and Sleep Issues in MS. Pain and sleep disorders often cause confusion and frustration for people with MS, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. Learn from scientists and clinicians about strategies for symptom management, available treatment options, and ongoing research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders in MS.

Excerpt from Managing Pain & Sleep Issues in MS. Pain and sleep disorders often cause confusion and frustration for people with MS, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. Learn from scientists and clinicians about strategies for symptom management, available treatment options, and ongoing research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders in MS.

This work aims to answer some of the fundamental questions of the history of MS.

This video features Maura Del Bene, NP-P, ANP, who talks about palliative care and multiple sclerosis.

This video features a discussion with Rachel Stacom, ANP, MSCN, who talks about how people with multiple sclerosis can use disability care centers.

Supplement to 2013 North American Education Program- Making Treatment and Lifestyle Decisions: Thinking About Benefits and Risks.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about flu shots for people with MS.

Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis, coauthored by Dr. Loren Martin Fishman and Eric Small, a yoga teacher who first embraced these techniques as a way to manage his own symptoms of multiple sclerosis, is a comprehensive guide to applying the principles of yoga to the management of MS.

It's Not All in Your Head is a cognitive-behavioral approach to overcoming the depression, anxiety,and stress that goes hand-in-hand with MS. Dr. Farrell helps individuals and their families develop a better understanding of the effects that MS has on mood levels and anxiety and offers a plan of simple remediation in a self-help format.

With compassion and humour, this self-help guide explores the negative effects lifestyle and life events—such as high impact sport, childbirth and menopause—have on bladder health

Home Accessibility: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is designed to help people with chronic illness, physical disability, and age-related limitations make their homes safer and more accessible without costly remodeling or structural changes.

Like almost everything else MS, MS pain has many forms and many causes. It warrants exploring many different therapies. (Momentum Winter 2011)

Because Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that someone will live with for years, or even decades, it is important for family and friends to understand what the person is going through and learn how to give support.

hen Trevis Gleason, a former chef at the top of his professional culinary career, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he lost everything--his job, his marriage, even his perceived persona. Surveying the ruins of his former life, he saw an opportunity to fulfill a long-postponed dream.

This video features a discussion with Marion Brandis, MA, RN, BSN, who talks about how people with multiple sclerosis can get the more from their healthcare teams.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features a discussion with Stephen Krieger, MD, who talks about less common symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about respiratory weakness and multiple sclerosis.

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Part of Mood & Cognition in MS: What You Can Do

Brought to you by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Featuring Craig C. Reaves, CELA, CAP

Brought to you by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Featuring Stephen W. Dale, Esq. LL.M

Developed by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Featuring Robert F. Brogan, Esq., CELA

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about having an enlarged prostate and multiple sclerosis.

Carepartnerships in MS thrive through openness in communication, and finding balance through intentional adjustment.

We often have a picture in our head of what an ideal mom or dad looks and acts like, but parenting can take all shapes. Parents with MS and their children thrive through openness, understanding, love and security -- and you can provide that whether standing up or sitting down. Take care of yourself (manage symptoms and disease) to position yourself for as much involvement with your child(ren) as you want.

Easy to read Q & A format containing information on employment, SSDI, family law, insurance, and more. Offers resources in each chapter, form letters and helpful guides for navigating legal difficulties.

This video features a discussion with Stephen Krieger, MD, who talks about numbness and multiple sclerosis.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about self-catheterization and multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about dizziness and whether it is caused by multiple sclerosis or medications.

Featuring: Dr. Stephen Krieger, Dr. Aliza Ben-Zacharia, and Dr. Susan Bennett Topics: What is spatisticy? Medical managment; Role of rehab; Available devices to help manage spasticity;

This two-part series captures comments from people living with MS and the symptom of spasticity. Also included, perspectives from a neurologist, nurse and physical therapist who discuss: What spasticity is and its prevalence; The impact of spasticity; Can spasticity be “triggered”; Management options; The role of rehabilitation.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about using a Baclofen pump for spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part two of a two-part discussion with Rosalind Kalb, PhD, who talks about invisible symptoms in multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part one of a two-part discussion with Rosalind Kalb, PhD, who talks about invisible symptoms in multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Patricia Bednarik, CCC-SLP, MSCS, who the causes and types of speech disorders in multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about choking and problems with swallowing in multiple sclerosis

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part one of a discussion with Patricia Bednarik, CCC-SLP, who discusses swallowing difficulties for people with multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about how common it is for a person with multiple sclerosis to have headaches.

Free From Falls is a comprehensive fall prevention program for people with multiple sclerosis. This DVD provides an introduction and overview of fall risk and prevention. The target audience is people with MS who are ambulatory (alone or with a cane, walking stick or crutch). Part two of a two-part series.

Free From Falls is a comprehensive fall prevention program for people with multiple sclerosis. This DVD provides an introduction and overview of fall risk and prevention. The target audience is people with MS who are ambulatory (alone or with a cane, walking stick or crutch). Part one of a two-part series.

This video features part one of a three-part series focusing on pediatric multiple sclerosis.

This video features part two of a three-part series focusing on pediatric multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part two of a discussion with Francois Bethoux, MD, who talks rehabilitation options to help with gait problems associated with multiple sclerosis.MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part two of a discussion with Francois Bethoux, MD, who talks rehabilitation options to help with gait problems associated with multiple sclerosis.

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features part one of a discussion with Francois Bethoux, MD, who talks about the common issues associated with gait and multiple sclerosis.

Managing your health and wellness is an integral part of "living well" with MS. Live Fully, Live Well is a comprehensive wellness program from the National MS Society and Can Do MS, designed for people living with MS and their support partners. Live Fully, Live Well covers topics affecting the whole family living with MS in order to strengthen relationships, increase understanding and promote improved health and quality of life.

Everyone has their own idea of their best life. For people living with multiple sclerosis, the idea of that “best life” can change due to the challenges of having a chronic, unpredictable and lifelong disease. The National MS Society’s Everyday Matters, supported by Genzyme, a Sanofi company, was an interactive national project that uncovered stories of real people facing the everyday challenges that MS can bring on the path to one’s best life.

This video features Richard Rudick, MD, who discusses Ampyra, Tysabri, and stem cell research.

A form to help people keep track of their prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, herbals, vitamins, or other dietary supplements.

Patricia K. Coyle, MD, discusses Ampyra (formerly known as fampridine SR), a medication that may help people with multiple sclerosis to improve their walking.

Promising MS Research to Repair, Protect and Restore the Nervous System. Moderator Kate Milliken and panelists Dr. Ben Barres, Dr. Jonah Chan, Dr. Timothy Coetzee and Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl. December 5, 2013

This video features a discussion with Richard Rudick, MD, who discusses the multiple sclerosis research programs funded by the National MS Society.

A guide to help families anticipate and plan for the future to assure loved ones living with MS will receive the support and assistance they need to manage their disease and lead full and enriching lives.

Finding answers and making sound decisions relies on having the right information at the right time. That’s what the National MS Society provides — answers to your questions and access to information about the options available to you.

Trials funded by the National MS Society as of September 2013.

Retired NFL star and 1977 Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell and the challenges of football and MS.

What MS can do to sex life has a huge impact on the quality of life overall. This article explores a veteran health-care provider’s view.

In this article, Kathleen Hall discusses her experience with MS as it relates to her cognitive abilities.

This article explains the benefits of exercising with MS, and provides some suggestions.

When new patients visit their doctor, they may say they’re tripping and falling and ask if anything can be done. The answer is yes.

Provides basic information to employers about managing the impact of MS in the work setting.

The Spring 2013 issue of Momentum magazine, with a special bilingual feature on the Latino / Hispanic experience of living with MS.

The Winter 2012-13 issue of Momentum magazine. Features include "Not Your Friend's MS" and "The Pursuit of Happiness."

The Summer issue of Momentum, with features on disclosure and art therapy.

The Fall 2012 issue of Momentum, with a feature on families and MS.

This video features an interview with Rock Heyman, MD, who discusses tips for choosing a healthcare provider for people with multiple sclerosis and how to prepare for an appointment.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about what causes depression in multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about antispasticity medicines for people with multiple sclerosis and who have reflux stomachs.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about multiple-sclerosis related symptoms that may have been caused by stress.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about prescribing narcotics for pain in multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about atrophy in multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about the effect on heat on fatigue in multiple sclerosis.

Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about the "MS hug" in multiple sclerosis and how to treat it.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about atrophy in multiple sclerosis.

This presentation is: From Clinical Trials to Treatments.

Clinical trials help to find solutions for everyone affected by MS. Find studies near you.

Staying Mobile can be accomplished through effective symptom management, the use of mobility aids, automobile adaptations and the use of assistance animals.

Increasing Accessibility often requires the adaptation of tools and devices at one’s home or work — and becoming an MS activist in the community.

This video provides information on maintaining general good health and following the recommendation of MS specialists that people with MS adhere to the same low-fat, high-fiber diet that’s recommended for the general population.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about concerns of controlling weight for people with MS.

A guidebook on how to proceed with claims made for psychiatric/psychological impairments and for which someone is seeking adult Social Security Disability benefits. Includes explanations of work, evidence, who should provide reports and in what form, the listings of disorders, what to do if denied or claim is delayed, resources for finding legislators, Disability regional offices, glossary of terms.

One-Handed in a Two-Handed World is known as the "bible" for occupational therapists and other healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who work with patients who are temporarily or permanently one-handed. This is the only book of practical advice for managing activities of daily living one-handedly.

Many wheelers and slow walkers interested in travel assume that inns and bed and breakfasts will be inconvenient, inaccessible, or unaccommodating. Candy Harrington debunks this myth in There is Room at the Inn: Inns and B&Bs for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. She shows that inns and B&B's can actually be more accessible than many hotels, and than inn staff and management are often personally invested in accommodating their guests.

This workbook is part of the bestselling Treatments That Work series. The Program described is evidence-based and proven effective and contains user-friendly forms and worksheets.

Psychotherapist and MS patient Allison Shadday offers readers effective strategies for coping with the psychological trauma of this disease. Using patient success stories to illustrate her step-by-step coping strategies, she offers readers hope, inspiration and validation.

From basic principles to unique solutions for saving time and energy to specific ideas, this book is packed with helpful information for those coping with the special challenges of a chronic illness. Updated chapters cover Home Safety and Accessibility, Computers and Technology, Looking Good, Feeling Better - Grooming and Dressing, Managing Mealtime, and much more.

The author demonstrates how progress in diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis has paralleled the development of medical science, from the early developments in modern studies of anatomy and pathology, to the framing of the disease in the nineteenth century, and eventually to modern diagnosis and treatment.

Large Phase 3 trials in RR MS. Updated September 2013. Abbreviations Key: AAN – American Academy of Neurology. CIS – Clinically Isolated Syndrome.

What puts people more at risk of getting MS — do smokers get it more than nonsmokers? What protects people from getting MS — sun exposure? What contributes to or prevents disease progression? Epidemiologists look at all people with a disease, and the end goal is to identify a cause and cure.

This document provides an assessment of the National MS Society's operations and research portfolio.

This document explores how potential MS therapies in development (and newly in existence) are changing the treatment of MS.

People with MS and their families often struggle with the costs of health care, even with health insurance. In fact, surveys of people with MS indicate that they are more likely to be under-insured than totally un-insured.

A quandary at home. I climb the 16 steps... and... look around, wondering why I made the effort to go up. Only moments before... my brain had made a decision to go up to retrieve something. Now, I cannot recall what.

A mere 20 years ago, physicians had little besides sympathy to offer to someone just diagnosed with MS

This article explores the link between fatigue, cognitive issues and stress as they relate to MS in the workforce.

In this article, four people share their experiences with their bladder challenges.

This article addresses that the high cost of medications is on everyone’s mind. Happily, there is something every person with MS can do right now. It might even save some money.

In this article, Julia Graham (who has unusually severe MS) is blunt about the limitations it has forced on her. Her response to what has happened to her may be of use to others who are living with MS, whether their experience is severe, moderate, or mild.

Depression is not a fleeting emotion. It is a persistent disturbance of mood with complex roots in an individual’s physiology and psychology, and it has marked symptoms. People with MS experience depression more than the general population or people with other chronic illnesses.

Anger with MS is part of having MS. Anger is a normal adaptive human emotion, a signal that something needs to be changed. Anger can also be a symptom of depression.

An article by a person who suffered cognitive loss consistent with MS. Word retrieval, memory, and concentration were affected. A personal story.

The National MS Society urges Congress to support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3 and S. 5) at all levels of the legislative process.

We urge Congress to continue its partnership with the National MS Society by allocating at least $32 billion in FY 2014 for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that can help prevent, treat, and cure diseases, such as MS.

This timeline highlights a selection of major landmarks in research into MS and the launch of programs to propel this research forward.

This worksheet is designed for you to organize your thoughts and actions for the effective self advocacy in various life settings.

This paper outlines common English-Spanish research-related terms and definitions.

This article describes MS clinical trials from the point of view of the participants.

This position statement paper, produced by the National MS Society, asks Congress to appropriate $10 million in 2014 for the Multiple Sclerosis Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

This special report on CCSVI explores how an abnormality in blood drainage from the brain and spinal cord may contribute to nervous system damage in MS.

Learn about the National MS Society's view regarding Philanthropy Advisory Service's philosophy regarding intellectual property.

This is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Organizational Report from May 2010.

This document reviews how the National MS Society aggressively pursues studies to identify all common MS-related genes and continue fighting toward ending MS.

This document explores how the National MS Society is working to further research and create strategies to repair the nervous system and restore function to people with MS.

This document includes a letter of appeal for MS patients who may have been denied coverage, as well as supporting facts and information.

This document includes a form letter for MS patients who may have been denied coverage of Lyrica, as well as supporting abstracts.

This document includes a form letter for MS patients who may have been denied coverage of Gilenya, as well as supporting abstracts.

This document includes a form letter for MS patients who may have been denied coverage of Ampyra, as well as supporting abstracts.

Researchers funded by the National MS Society are finding new possibilities for stopping MS immune attacks.

Progressive MS is a focus of the National MS Society’s Strategic Response to MS. MS progression can be slow or it can be fast, but it occurs in many of those who have the disease, even in people successfully treated for relapses.

America’s health care crisis prevents many people with MS from living as powerfully as they could. In response, the National MS Society is relentlessly working to shape the health policies of tomorrow.

In the run up to the 2012 ECTRIMS meeting in Lyon, France, two important new MS initiatives are making progress.

The biotech investment community needs to look beyond the existing pools of funding and talent to galvanize biomedical innovation.

Nonprofit Fundraisers. The new power players in drug R&D are wearing bright T-shirts.

Since 1993 the U.S. FDA has approved several medications for use in MS. For the first time, we have the ability to reduce disease activity for many people with MS.

The National MS Society looks forward to partnering with you to promote optimal MS care through our new MS Clinical Care Network, a gateway to a variety of innovative resources to support your practice.

This document summarizes the First Scientific Meeting of the International Progressive MS Collaborative.

This fact sheet explores MS, research and hopes for the future.

This is an Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet that explains changes to job-based insurance coverage.

This is an Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet that details changes to Medicare.

This is an Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet exploring that act of buying individual insurance.

Virtually everyone in the United States will face choices about selecting and enrolling in a health insurance plan at different times in their lives. If you or a loved one is living with MS, you know these choices can have significant impact on your personal and family finances as well as your access to health care.

Society-issued letter to 60 Minutes regarding a misleading broadcast.

Application checklist for health insurance marketplace

In this article, Linda Irwin talks about facing her future with MS.

This feature article explores the contributions to MS Research of Dr. Howard L. Weiner.

Dr. Nitin Karandikar believes that MS immunology researchers need to push themselves farther. This article explains why.

This article explores what researchers are doing for people with MS.

Distinct differences and specific needs characterize people living with primary progressive MS. The Society and the MS Association of America are striving to meet more of these needs by working together.

List of Current Research Projects Funded by the National MS Society

In this article, Linda Helton explores the realities of experiencing isolation with MS.

In this article, learn how occupational therapy—along with physical and speech therapy—is part of the larger process called rehabilitation: the ongoing coaching that can help a person with MS, or any other challenging illness, stay on top of his or her game.

High Hopes, High Costs. When research produces expensive therapies, what can be done to end injustices in access?

Dr. John Richert discusses the next frontier in MS research.

Fall is a great time to review health insurance plans since Medicare beneficiaries and many people who receive coverage through an employer can change benefits at that time.

In this article, Gary Sullivan explores the link between MS and spirituality.

This article explores the challenges of voting with low vision.

This article provides tips for people who have difficulty seeing and/or reading due to MS.

There is a significant increase in requests for services from students with chronic diseases, like MS. This article explains how you can benefit from this change.

This worksheet was designed to help you consider the pros and cons of disclosing your personal situation.

Upwards of 80% of people with MS experience unusual fatigue, with over half ranking it one of their most troubling symptoms. This article explores ways to combat fatigue.

If the sound of music makes you want to jump up and dance, but the effects of MS make that impossible, wheelchair dancing may be the answer.

This document provides guidelines for the National MS Society's support of meetings, workshops and conferences.

This white paper reflects key information gathered from all audiences and was used to inform the development of the National MS Society's Strategic Response for 2011-2015.

This brochure outlines the National MS Society's goals as an organization.

This fact sheet explains about Multiple Sclerosis and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The surest indicator and best tool of an MS activist is information. We will arm you with what you need to fully understand activism and the issues. Here's a brochure about Federal Advocacy (please read and share it!).

This video features Dorothy Northrop, MSW, ACSW, who talks about life planning for a person with multiple sclerosis.

This video features Kurt Johnson, PhD, who discusses how rehabilitation counseling can help a person with multiple sclerosis.

It's never too early to being planning financially for the future. This is especially true if you are living with MS. Evaluating your income, assets, debts, benefits and other resources is essential for being well prepared for your future. Joining us to discuss financial planning for people with MS is Silvia Stazio. Sylvia is a certified financial planner and serves as chair of the Financial Education Partners Program for the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Financial Professionals.

This video features a discussion with A.D. Sadovnick, PhD, who talks about family planning for a person with multiple sclerosis.

This video features a discussion with Rosalind Kalb, PhD, who talks about intimacy and multiple sclerosis.

This video features Deborah M. Miller, PhD, who discusses how multiple sclerosis can affect a personal relationship.

This video features a discussion with Maria Milazzo, NP, CPNP, who talks about pediatric multiple sclerosis.

This video features a clinical psychologist, who talks about how a family can make adjustments when a member has multiple sclerosis.

This video features a discussion with Mary Hughes, MD, and Walter Royal, MD, who talk about research and clinical trials for African-Americans with multiple sclerosis.

Featuring Dr. Tanuja Chitnis This video provides an overview of the Comprehensive Longitudinal Investigations at the Brigham Women's Hospital. The study follows 2,000 people with MS over a 10 year period.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about the triggering event and multiple sclerosis.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about the number of people with multiple sclerosis in northern states.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about mono and multiple sclerosis.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about why she got multiple sclerosis but not her twin.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about her chances of getting multiple sclerosis, given that her mother has the disease.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about feeling alone with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis.

This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about the absence of lesions on the MRI of a person with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis.

This four-part series on coping with MS includes perspectives from people living with MS and conversations with Cathy-Lee Benbow who will discuss coping techniques and strategies.

This four-part series on coping with MS includes perspectives from people living with MS and conversations with Cathy-Lee Benbow who will discuss coping techniques and strategies.

This four-part series on coping with MS includes perspectives from people living with MS and conversations with Cathy-Lee Benbow who will discuss coping techniques and strategies.

This four-part series on coping with MS includes perspectives from people living with MS and conversations with Cathy-Lee Benbow who will discuss coping techniques and strategies.

This two-part video presents the perspective of people living with multiple sclerosis who are experiencing the symptom of fatigue. Topics include: Fatigue types; Why is fatigue so common; Things to consider before treating fatigue; Treatment options; The role of rehabilitation

MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about whether it is possible to have multiple sclerosis with no lesions on one's MRI.

Preguntas sobre la atención médica que usted recibe usualmente para ayudarlo a comparar los planes de seguro médico que ofrece el Mercado.

Multiple sclerosis can have a significant impact on everyday activities. It can affect many aspects of your daily life, including mobility, personal care, driving, thinking skills and mood. Rehabilitation is key to successfully managing your MS.