July
26, 2010This is part of the Brejcha Personal and Disability Resource Site at http://www.netreach.net/~abrejcha, and after reading this page you can click here to go back to the main INTERNET DISABILITY RESOURCES page. But for now, Welcome to my:
== MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
July
26, 2010
As this is my own disability, you'll have to forgive a slightly disproportionate number of links here). For a good start to a range of sites, check out: Resources on the Internet for People with Multiple Sclerosis page at http://www.acelink.net/Users/MrRockyDog/Resources.htm
And for other useful sites, check out:
All About Multiple Sclerosis has an excellent site with lots of resources http://www.mult-sclerosis.org
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis (used to be 'The Boston Cure Project') at http://www.acceleratedcure.org/ is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by determining the cause of MS.
American Outcomes Management, L.P. (AOM) at http://www.americanoutcomes.com/ "..is a physician owned and operated, leading provider of home infusion services. It specializes in the care of patients with Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic and acute disease conditions...".
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis at http://www.heuga.org/
Formerly the Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis. ".Edwards, Colo. •
Nov. 2, 2009 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is the new name of the nation's
leading provider of lifestyle empowerment programs for people with multiple
sclerosis (MS) and their support partners, announced Kim Sharkey, CEO, Can Do
MS."
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Committees at http://www.mscare.org is another good source of information.
Directory of Multiple Sclerosis Alternatives at http://www.wabspawner.com/users/directoryofmultalt.html is a directory of sites on alternative treatments
The Erase M.S. Site, at http://www.erasems.org also has some good information.
Esperanza Reesearch Foundation at http://www.esperanzapeptide.net "...is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the "Quality of Life" for patients afflicted with disabling or terminal diseases..." including M.S.
Fire Lady's page at http://firelady40/ms/ms1.html has an excellent collection of M.S. Links.
James S. Huggins' Refrigerator Door is, like it sounds, a fascinating collection of things held on electronically instead of magnetically, but one superb part hold his extensive M.S. Resources
Knowledge Weaver's Multiple Sclerosis page at http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/ms is more for health professionals than laypersons, but it is a superbly informative reference site about Multiple Sclerosis.
.L.D.N.: An intriguing alternate therapy I have used since 2004. For info, check out: LDN Aware and The LDN Research Trust and I have a reprint of nn article about it the latter published at January 31, 2004 The Messenger Newsletter "Trying something new for M.S.":
MS Central Support at http://www.mscentralsupport.com was formed to "assist in the education and understanding of Multiple Sclerosis. We strive to provide up-to-date and reliable information to those living with MS, their families, as well as to those going through the diagnostic process. MS Central Support encourages advocacy in health and disability matters."
MS Watch at http://www.mswatch.com is a superb new site for people with M.S. and their health care providers. Loaded with resources, tools, messaging, personal stories, medical updates, and much more. It is an invaluable resource for clients and professionals.
MS World athttp://www.msworld.org "...The primary mission of MSWorld, Inc. is to end the isolation that people feel when diagnosed with a chronic illness, specifically multiple sclerosis...."
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America at http://www.msaa.com "is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people coping with multiple sclerosis -- patients, their families, and friends. MSAA offers a varied assortment of patient care services while conducting groundbreaking symptom management research and wide-ranging informational campaigns".
Multiple Sclerosis The Greatest Medical Mistake
athttp://www.ms-cure.com/ "...is a book that reveals medically
documented information that should be passed on to patients suffering from
multiple sclerosis, but it is not, and as a consequence, multiple sclerosis
sufferers are left in the dark, when it comes to knowing the actual cause of
MS, and how it can be overcome... "
My MS My Way at https://www.mymsmyway.com/ "...Your guide to using technology to help improve the way you live with multiple sclerosis (MS)..."
Multiple Sclerosis Alternatives web site at http://www.webspawner.com/users/multalternatives.html has a great selection of sites..
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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Inc.
at http://www.msfocus.org offers information on both traditional and
alternative treatments, as well as other M.S. resources. It also provides a
superb quarterly magazine called MSFocus.
The Multiple Sclerosis Information Gateway at http://www.ms-gateway.com is the front door to a range of M.S. information for different part of the world, in several languages. Also has a lot of useful information.
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation at http://www.msif.org ia a multi-lingual and "comprehensive, international and up to date information resource developed by MS experts worldwide."
The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC)
at http://www.msrc.co.uk/ is a proactive and innovative
charity, passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple
Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to
encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives,
empowering them to maximise their potential. They publish New
Pathways magazine
The home page of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at http://www.nmss.org offers a range of information and links about M.S. and an excellent quarterly magazine Inside M.S.. And for folks in my own neck of the woods, Greater Delaware Valley chapter is online and about to get even better . A sampling of other chapter sites include: Northern California Chapter,, the San Diego chapter (use Netscape 4 or later or Internet Explorer), the Allegheny District chapter (Western PA), and Central PA's chapter.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at http://www.ninds.nih.gov is the Federal Government's leading supporter of biomedical research on nervous system disorders, including M.S.
Stu's Views and MS Related News at http://www.msviewsandnews.org/ "Have MS or know somebody with it?" Try a weekly MS related e-newsletter called " Stu's Views and MS Related News.
Text Reminders at http://textreminders.net/ "..can help remind you to take you medication, of doctor's appointments, and more by sending a scheduled text message to your cell phone. .
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