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| |  Here are listings that I have acquired over time that are somehow associated with MS. Some are serious, all are interesting and some you may just get a chuckle from. I hope you enjoy them...this is just a small collection ...I see no point in being redundant as all these pages have abundant links as well! I do try to update links as I find them and if you find some I haven't or you find an invalid link, please email webmaster@mymsviews.org and let me know about them.
Table of ContentsThis page contains links to web sites and pages having to do with Multiple Sclerosis. The information is divided into the following categories: Please remember these sites are here for your evaluation ... they are here so you can check them out and decide their worth for yourself ... Remember Knowledge is Power!
Personal Pages by other MSers
Pages Created by others living with MS
Medical Resources
Site with medical information -
Good Doc's List - A great service from CLAMS
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, -gives you access to medical information about MS, research and study information that is updated regularly.
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THE MYELIN PROJECT-The Myelin Project aims to accelerate research on myelin repair. Myelin, the white matter insulating the nerves, allows the conduction of impulses from one part of the body to another. It can be destroyed by hereditary metabolic disorders such as the leukodystrophies, and in acquired diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
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The Whole Brain Atlas - Just what it says. This is an excellent site.
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Mayo Clinic Health O@sis--daily news on diseases, treatments, drugs, diet
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Medical Breakthroughs reported by Ivanhoe Broadcast News, Inc - Life saving discoveries in the world of medicine...Health News, Doctors, Treatment, Cancer, Diabetes, Sports Medicine, Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Arthritis
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Ask Dr. Weil - A website where you can ask your questions to this author of many books.
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Global Physician Network- Health and medical resource for doctors and healthcare consumers.
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Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Committees - Founded in 1986 through a grant from the Mellen Foundation, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers is a unique multi-disciplinary organization providing networking for all healthcare professionals specializing in the care of MS.
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HealthAtoZ - A excellent guide to health and medical information on the web.
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Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Nice site with alot of information available.
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Healthlinkusa-Healthlink USA - free links to 1000's of health sites, 100's of health
- HealingWell.com - Your Guide to Diseases, Disorders & Chronic Illness - This is an online health resource guide with medical news, links to useful information, newsgroups and message boards, books, disease-related websites, and medical directories and search engines for patients, friends, and family of patients diagnosed with disabling diseases, disorders, or chronic illnesses.
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The Free Personal Care Aid Connection - PCA-HHA.com is a fast, exciting and convenient way to find work if you are a homecare worker or find qualified, reliable help if you need homecare. PCA-HHA.com is a free service for private parties that encourages and facilitates communications between its users.
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CLAMS Good Docs - These are neurologists that folks with MS have highly recommended.
Drugs / Treatment Options
Sites with info on various drugs and remedies some traditional some alternative. Now just because I have them listed does not mean I endorse them. Use your head, educate yourself and make INFORMED decisions! -
The Medicine Program - Free Prescription Medicine Is Available to those who qualify
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RxList - The Internet Drug Index - a good place to look up drug info
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Copaxone™ -Teva Marion Partners Multiple Sclerosis Information Access Page, an information and support resource network designed to help you manage the challenges of multiple sclerosis.
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Avonex-AVONEX® is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to slow the accumulation of physical disability and decrease the frequency of clinical exacerbations.
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The Betaseron® MS Resource Center -The Betaseron® MS Resource Center is an interactive online information source, designed to link you to the latest MS-related resources and services.
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Healthtouch® - Drug Information - This section enables you to find information about more than 7,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications, including common uses of a drug, the proper ways to use the medicine, possible side effects, and other helpful information.
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Kombucha "Mushroom" Tea -this tea is used by many people as a "cure" for many ailments please read this article carefully and ALWAYS research ANY treatments before using them.
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The McDougall Plan -Here's something that may interest you as well. Having a chronic disease sends all in search for "the cure". This is no cure but, it has helped many MSers. The McDougall Plan is a whole new approach to nutrition. I believe it has helped me. Click here MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS to see what McDougall says about MS. If your feeling hungry check out the McDougall Meals
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The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book : A Low-Fat Diet for the Treatment of M.S. - by Roy L. Swank, Barbara Brewer Dugan
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Mitoxantrone Links - information links associated with an MS treatment used in many countries and gaining recognition in the US as well as the ongoing journal of an MSer starting the treatment here in the US.
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Honey Bee Venom-just a bit of info and a couple links to get you started .
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Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs -
Ivanhoe.com covers traditional medical breakthroughs every day.
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NMSS: Current Research Categories - The NMSS info about their research.
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NMSS: Investigational Drugs - Drugs currently under investigation are:
The Swank MS Clinic and Foundation - With more than 50 years experience and a patient census greater than 4,000, Dr. Roy Swank continues treatment and research for the M.S. patient.
Alternative Medicine Digest - The Digest tracks the entire field--all the doctors' journals, research, conferences, and newsletters. Then we summarize what is essential for you to know to get better and stay healthy. We're your one-stop read for what's new and effective in alternative medicine.
Natural Healing, Herbs, Alternative Medicine: You will learn how herbs can really make an impact on almost any condition. no matter how serious! Learn how a master healer helped thousands to regain their health and get rid of cancer, AIDS, heart disease and other "incurables." Meet Dr. Richard Schulze,Master Herbalist, Naturopathic Doctor, Natural Healer, and see how to save your life -or just feel better.
The Zone Diet -What's Happening in the Zone
WPH:Multiple Sclerosis-RiteMyelin - Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs has been used for more than 4,000 years to treat or prevent diseases in China and other parts of the world as well. In the recent 60
Equipment
Wheelchair, canes, crutches you name I'll try to get it in here!
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Disabled Dealer Magazine-Looking for wheels? This is an excellent resource for used equipment such as vans, scooters, wheelchairs & accessible homes for sale.
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Quickie Designs-Come on in and get a good look at some of our hottest products. New chairs are being added daily!
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The Boulevard - A healthcare site for the disabled by the disabled. This site has Everything you can think of from A to Z ... Looking for accessibility ... you'll find it here!
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Wheelers - a good resource if your in the market for transportation.
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Sure Grip Hand Control System- These are the hand controls I use.. This is an excellent product and they have other helpful products as well.
Organizations
These are some organizations that deal with Multiple Sclerosis -
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SECRETS: SSD SSI TIPS ADVICE TO WIN BENEFITS WHEN YOU APPLY & APPEAL FOR SSDI - The purpose of this site is to distribute information that, typically, is impossible to get from the person taking your claim for ssd and ssi benefits. In essence, applying for disability and ssi benefits might as well be a secret process since Social Security does not try to make this information clear or even understandable.
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CLAMS - Home of the Famous MS "Good Docs" list among many other interesting resources
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NMSS - This is the homepage of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society here in the U.S. There are links there to local chapter info, MS Clinics, MS literature as well as a lot of other information .
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MSF - This is the homepage of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Inc. YES, there is another MS organization! From my experience these folks are bit more into the "alternative" aspect of treating MS... It can never hurt to learn all you can, so.... give them a glimpse and see what you think!
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Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. of King County/Homepage - The Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with MS in King County.
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MSnews from Arizona - I was fortunate enough to meet this wonderful person while I was facilitating support groups on AOL . She has done allot of work to provide news, information and cool links that are related to MS.
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The International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis - the official coordinating link among 34 established Multiple Sclerosis Societies throughout the world, representing over 3 million people with MS worldwide.
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Multiple Sclerosis Central- An excellent resource for folks with MS or those who just want to learn about it.
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MS Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland supports people whose lives are affected by multiple sclerosis by funding research and providing local and national services.
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers NARCOMS - The Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) has initiated the North American Research Consortium on MS (NARCOMS). The purpose of NARCOMS is to facilitate multi-center research addressing issues in the broad field of MS among the membership of the CMSC.
Allsup Inc. Social Security Disability Representation - Excellent resource for anyone needing info on SSI. Very informative.
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Books
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Magazines
Here are you few magazines dealing with disability issues I know there are more but I am trying to keep the list to those with information available on the web. If you know of other MS related magazines with web sites as well please email webmaster@mymsviews.org and I will add it to the list.
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Online MS Clubs/Groups
Yahoo! Clubs joolysparentswithmsclub - This is a friendly club which provides support to people with MS who are bringing up children.
Yahoo! Clubs msfriends - We welcome all people with MS, and their loved ones. This is a place to share your trials and successes and get to know others with MS.
Yahoo! Clubs themscarousel - A place to meet others to learn, share and network.
Jooly's Joint - An Awesome place for MSers to visit. There are things here for the entire family not just those with MS>
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Misc. Info -
Health A to Z Multiple Sclerosis- an excellent resource for up to date information about MS.
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Multiple sclerosis - New leads into its cause and treatment. Good info to learn about MS
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ADA & Disability Information - This page provides an assortment of links to ADA and Disability related resources
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Social Security Online - The US Social Security Commissions' web site. You can find out about benefits, how to apply, employers info and much more.
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MSFunChat Web Site - The Politically Correct, Non-Whining, Most Out-of-Control Chat Channel On The Undernet.
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Sky Ranch Inc. - A Non-Profit Barrier Free Family Campground - Well I don't know about you folks but I love to go camping and I don't think we should allow disability to get in the way of things we enjoy. Here's a place with the same philosophy :-)
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The Nth Degree - The Nth Degree is about turning light bulbs on. We are about helping folks to recognize that there is no such thing as "Us and Them", just one big "Us". We're about increasing awareness and understanding; as much about the celebration of our individuality and our differences, as the search for common ground: the search for shared truths, interests, histories, goals, fears.
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Housing & Mortgages for
People with Disabilities - This guide is for persons living with a
disability and in need of useful information and assistance in buying a
home. The guide also turns to you who have a family-member, friend or other
relation with a disability and want to learn more about homeownership.
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