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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease that's both difficult to understand and to live with. If you want answers, you'll find them on the Web. The nation's top MS research foundations, clinics, support networks, and health sites provide extensive information on the background of the disease, treatment options, coping, research, and much more. Use this guide to increase your understanding of MS, and become proactive in caring for yourself or your loved one.

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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that, according to the Mayo Clinic ... read more »

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

The signs and symptoms of MS vary wildly, not only from individual to individual, but from day to ... read more »

MS Treatment and Management

Unfortunately MS is a progressive, chronic disease, meaning it gets worse over time, and there are no known cures. There are, however, a number of ways to manage the symptoms and treat the disease before irreparable damage has been done. This section outlines the ways doctors and MS patients are managing the disease.

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The latest news on research toward alternative and innovative MS treatments can be found using news search engines like Topix.net. Topix has an MS portal that lets you directly access stories related to MS, from a massive list of sources, within hours of their publication.

Consumer health sites occasionally have video content to supplements their articles. This video from WebMD, which covers a study conducted to determine whether the dietary supplement alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) benefits those suffering from MS, is one example.

Doctors at the Mayo Clinic say MS can be treated in three primary ways: with medication, physical and occupational therapy, and experimental treatments. Read the objectives sought by the Mayo Clinic for each treatment.

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WebMD has a "Multiple Sclerosis Guide" with an overview of MS treatment and care options. It has a wealth of articles covering issues like treating early symptoms, medication, deep brain stimulation, and controlling spasms.

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The Cleveland Clinic reviews the use of deep brain stimulation in treating multiple sclerosis. It explains what the treatment involves and how it works.

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DrugDigest provides lists of medications used in the management of multiple sclerosis according to the type of MS. Each drug therapy is presented with an explanation of how it works and its benefits.

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has a "Library" with information on chemotherapy as it is used to treat MS, MS medications, disease-modifying drugs, and plasmapheresis.

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ClinicalTrials.gov provides a list of studies currently or about to take place all over the United States. Each study notes if the researchers are recruiting volunteers.

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