MS Neighborhood : Understanding MS

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	ARTICLES An Overview of MS How MS Makes You Sick Symptoms of MS Categories of MS Disease Course & Progression Experts Underscore Need for Better MS Research Woman With MS Conquers Challenging Peaks to Raise Disease Awareness


	ARTICLES Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis: A Historical Perspective Medical History & Physical Exam The Neurological Examination: Mental Status Exam The Neurological Examination: Cranial Nerve Assessment The Neurological Examination: Sensory System Assessment The Neurological Examination: Motor System Assessment Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis Understanding Evoked Potential Testing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Experts Examine Cooling Therapy for MS


	ARTICLES Coping with your Diagnosis Who Will Treat Me? Questions to Ask a New Doctor Working with your Doctor (Part 1) Working with your Doctor (Part 2) Working with your Doctor (Part 3)


	ARTICLES Medications for Multiple Sclerosis Symptomatic Therapy: Pain, Spasticity and Balance Symptomatic Therapy: Fatigue, Shaking and Tremors Managing Bladder and Bowel Symptoms Symptomatic Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction Symptomatic Therapy: Depression


		Understanding your diagnosis is the first step in taking control of your treatment. Begin by reading the articles below.

What is MS?
An overview of MS, how MS makes you sick, symptoms of MS, categories of MS and disease course and progression.

Testing and Diagnosis
An overview of the diagnostic process, about the history and physical examination, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, evoked potential testing and MRI.

Working with Your Doctor
Understanding your diagnosis, finding a specialist, questions for your doctor, and how to work with your physician.

Treating MS
Information about medications for the treatment of MS and the management of MS-related symptoms.



		There's a lot to learn about Multiple Sclerosis. Understanding MS makes it easier to understand your treatment options.

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