connect with others, share their stories, and gain insights into managing the challenges of living with MS.
7. International Progressive MS Alliance
The Progressive MS Alliance is an organization designed with those living with progressive MS in mind. The organization is helping to change the lives of people with progressive MS by conducting more and better studies to hasten the development of drug treatments and other therapies for those affected.
8. MS Coalition
The MS Coalition is a combination of nine member organizations. They all have a shared commitment to improving the lives of people with MS. Not sure which organizations have the best programs for your unique needs? This is a quick way to narrow down the search.
9. MS TeamWorks
Sometimes you just need a little encouragement from others that understand what you are going through. To help you along your journey, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers put together a collection of videos featuring people living with MS as well as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who treat MS. This is also a great way to get some new ideas on how to better manage your MS.
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10. iConquerMS
Want to help you community, but aren’t ready to participate in clinical trials? iConquerMS gives you the opportunity to contribute information about your MS history, symptoms, and treatments to researchers. This helps researchers look for patterns and clues about the causes of MS and the best ways to treat it. You can also make suggestions directly to researchers on the types of studies you’d like to see done.
11. MultipleSclerosis.net
Are you a fan of blogs? By subscribing to MultipleSclerosis.net you’ll get regular blog posts from a whole bunch of diverse voices, including their own experiences, concerns, and perspective on life and how living with MS impacts it.
12. RealTalk MS
Host Jon Strum has weekly episodes where he addresses everything from stem cell transplants to advances in rehabilitation to healthcare legislation that could affect people with MS.
He also brings scientists, activists, MS caregivers, and others whose lives have been affect by MS into the conversation.
Patient advocacy organizations play an indispensable role in supporting and empowering individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Whether you’re seeking information, emotional support, or ways to get involved in advocacy and research, these top organizations are here to help you and your family on your journey with multiple sclerosis.