Resource Guide for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
by Debra Wood, RN
En Español (Spanish Version)
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Risk Factors
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Symptoms
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Screening
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Reducing Your Risk
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Talking to Your Doctor
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Living With Multiple Sclerosis
| Resource Guide
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
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Address:
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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Phone:
856-488-4500
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Internet address:
http://www.msaa.com
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Description of services provided:
This site provides information about the disease and aims to improve the quality of life for patients and caregivers. It offers support groups, assistive devices, and respite programs to MS patients.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Address:
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
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Phone:
1-800- Fight MS (1-800-344-4867)
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Internet address:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org
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Description of services provided:
This site provides information about MS and funds research into the cause, treatment, and cure for the disease. A network of local chapters offers self-help and advocacy programs.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
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Address:
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Phone:
888-MSFOCUS
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Internet address:
http://www.msfocus.org/
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Description of services provided:
This site offers support to assist people with MS in "maintaining health and well-being." In addition to the "MS Community," there are many articles to help people learn more about MS, including strategies to cope with this condition.