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Just the Facts 2006-2007

WEBJust the Facts MS facts What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves,

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PREVENTIVE CARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADULTS WITH MS

WEB6 Web site: nationalmssociety.org Medical Tests: Recommendations: Note dates of last & next test Men Only Prostate exam (digital rectal exam) Yearly starting at age 50, except …

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Clinical Bulletin

WEBClinical Bulletin Information for Health Professionals Primary Care in MS by Elizabeth Morrison, MD, MSEd and Barbara Giesser, MD National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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MS STOPS PEOPLE FROM MOVING. WE EXIST TO MAKE …

WEB2 CONTROLLING SPASTICITY IN MS MANAGING SPECIFIC ISSUES 3 Introduction Spasticity is one of the most mysterious of all MS symptoms. It comes and goes. It feels …

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Stretching for People with MS

WEB4 Stretching for People with MS Relaxation—reducing physical and mental tension.Relaxation can just mean stopping and taking a deep breath or sitting while …

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Clinical Bulletin

WEB2002) to 24 years (Minden et al., 2004). Despite having a longer duration of illness, older individuals are less likely than younger individuals to have a regular source of MS care …

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Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs in MS: An Introduction

WEBVitamins, Minerals, and Herbs in MS: An Introduction. For Information: 1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867) Website: nationalmssociety.org. Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, is the Director …

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Clinical Bulletin

WEBOTHER CONSIDERATIONS Speech—Evaluate the effectiveness and function of voice control, respiration, and swallowing. Arrange a consult with a speech-language …

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Stretching with a Helper for People with MS

WEBRelaxation—reducing physical and mental tension.Relaxation can just mean stopping and taking a deep breath or sitting while listening to soft music. Structured relaxation …

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Idaho Fitness and Community Programs

WEBFitness and Community Programs. Calendar. St. Luke's Elks Talus. 3875 E. Overland, Meridian, Idaho. Physical Therapy. Individuals with MS participate in physical therapy …

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National MS Society Information Sourcebook

WEBSee also… Sourcebook • Bowel Dysfunction • Diets • Tremor Society Web Resources • Spotlight: Personal Care: Bladder & Bowel Problems

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National MS Society Information Sourcebook

WEBSee also… Sourcebook • Bladder Dysfunction • Diets Society Web Resources • Spotlight: Personal Care: Bladder & Bowel Problems www.nationalmssociety.org

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Click on titles to F E A T U R E S 15 An MS Awareness …

WEBF E A T U R E S 15 An MS Awareness Roundtable March 5–11 is our second national MS Awareness Week. We asked six people with widely different MS experiences to talk …

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Multiple Sclerosis Basic Facts Series DENTAL HEALTH

WEBNames of dental department heads for every state Contact information for every state. dental department of health. National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped 1800 …

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Perspectives from Managed Care, Providers, and Patients

WEB32 The Multiple Sclerosis Trend Report: Perspectives from Managed Care, Providers, and Patients. Thirty-fi ve percent of respondents said that most plans pay their claims within …

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Stretching with a Helper for People with MS

WEBStep 1: Press your arm against the ball of the foot (not the toes), bringing the foot up. At the same time, pull the heel of the foot forward. Step 2: Relax your arm and hand and return …

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Food for Thought The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

WEBVitamins, Minerals, and Herbs in MS: An Introduction Exercise as Part of Everyday Life Controlling Bladder Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Bowel Problems: The Basic Facts. …

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Health Insurance Appeal Letters

WEBA portion of covered benefits which are set apart from the body of the health plan, such as mental health or substance abuse treatment, and subject to the advice of entities with …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Health Insurance

WEBNational MS Society www.nationalmssociety.org 1-800-FIGHT-MS 3 Q #3: Can I find out about a prospective employer’s health benefits

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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Health Insurance …

WEBKim Calder Mgr., Health Insurance Initiatives Research and Clinical Programs National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY Bruce Cohen, MD

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Bike MS Participant Center

WEBIn multiple sclerosis, damage to the myelin in the central nervous system (CNS) — and to the nerve fibers themselves — interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between …

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