How to Stay Informed About Multiple Sclerosis

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families need to keep up with the latest information on MS symptoms, treatments and advice on how to cope with their condition. This information is consistently updated, but you can stay informed about these issues regarding multiple sclerosis, and many other MS topics, with these four reputable sources.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection

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Instructions

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  Learn about current topics, new MS therapies, how to manage MS symptoms, physical fitness ideas and alternative medicine and therapies. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's "MS Learn Online" provides webcasts, podcasts, MP3 downloadable information and a printable PDF.

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  Read the comprehensive information provided by the Mayo Clinic for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. This includes information about how to prepare for an appointment with your neurologist, symptoms of multiple sclerosis that may occur and tests that help diagnose MS. Patient stories from the Mayo Clinic can help patients see that the disease can be manageable.

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  Become part of a study found at ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the National Institutes of Health. Here you can locate a clinical study that is close to where you live, or use this website to find out what is being researched. This is a worldwide resource that provides a list of clinical trials for multiple sclerosis research that are looking for volunteers. Click on the "Results on Map" tab to navigate to where you live. Use the "Display Options" link to select the details of interest.

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  Read "Multiple Sclerosis: Hope Through Research" provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This publication answers frequently asked questions about multiple sclerosis and includes a glossary of terms. According to this NINDS publication, "This brochure is designed to convey the latest information on the diagnosis, course, and possible treatment of MS, as well as highlights of current research." The publication can be accessed online or ordered by calling 800-352-9424 and requesting NIH Publication No. 96-75.