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Friday, February 27, 2009

Information for Patients Newly Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

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Have you just been told that you have multiple sclerosis (MS) or suspect that you may have it? Learn what some of your first steps might be to take charge and manage your MS. While it may be difficult at first to get used to the idea of living with MS, you can do it - you can have the life you want.


Tips to Optimize Your MRI Experience
An MRI can be a scary, loud and hot experience. Use these tips to minimize your discomfort and have a better time in the MRI tube.


Why Isn’t Everyone With MS on Treatment?
Despite strong recommendations from the Multiple Sclerosis Society and most MS advocates, many people with MS are not on disease-modifying therapies. Learn some of the reasons why people might not be on therapy – and why these reasons aren’t good enough.


Talk About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a complicated disease that people easily misunderstand or have misconceptions about. Taking the time to think through what you will say to people can help avoid an awkward conversation.


What to Expect During an MRI Scan
Knowing what to expect during an MRI scan is helpful. MRI scans do not hurt, but are unlike anything you’ve ever done before. Know what to expect and you’ll breeze through your MRI scan.


Find an MS Neurologist
Finding a neurologist for multiple sclerosis can be an intimidating and confusing process. By following these simple steps, you can find the right MS neurologist for you.

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2 comments:

Denver Refashionista said...

Thanks for posting this. I found such resources very helpful when I was first diagnosed.

Anonymous said...

Thank you. I am so glad my MS RN gave me your site information.
This has been a blessing since my diagnosis 7 months ago...