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A health care team is more than just a primary care physician, but a multidisciplinary collaboration of trained clinicians and specialists working together to provide you with quality patient care.
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CARE COLLECTIVE
A health care team is more than just a primary care physician, but a multidisciplinary collaboration of trained clinicians and specialists working together to provide you with quality patient care.
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As a
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with many questions and uncertainties, but your care team is dedicated to helping you fight back.
PATIENT
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with many questions and uncertainties, but your care team is dedicated to helping you fight back.
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NEUROLOGIST
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A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
NEUROLOGIST
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your neurologist.
Defining
The Role
A neurologist is trained to:
- Look for changes in your MS
- Monitor disease progression
- Help manage symptoms
Meet Your
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
NEUROLOGIST
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Finding the
Right Neurologist
Choose a neurologist that fits your life.
Finding the
Right Neurologist
For Your Needs
Some neurologists specialize in MS instead of other neurological conditions and are likely to have more experience with the disease.
For Your Lifestyle
It may be best to find a neurologist close enough that travel costs, symptoms, or time constraints won’t hold you back from regular checkups.
Meet Your
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
NEUROLOGIST
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Your neurologist
is not the only care provider you will meet on your journey. #Click# next to learn about your nurse practitioner.
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NURSE PRACTITIONER
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A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your nurse practitioner.
Defining
The Role
A nurse practitioner is trained to:
- Provide patients with access to health care services
- Create individualized treatment plans
- Empower sufferers to stand up to MS
Meet Your
A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
Managing MS
Symptoms commonly treated by a nurse practitioner.
Symptoms commonly treated by a
Nurse Practitioner
Bowel and bladder
difficulties
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Dizziness
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Spasticity
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Fatigue
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Problems with
coordination
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Meet Your
A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
A nurse practitioner is a health care professional trained to assess and diagnose certain conditions, order and interpret blood work results, and prescribe medications.
Your
nurse practitioner
may refer you to another care provider to improve your progress.
#Click# next to learn about your physical therapist.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
#Click# next to learn how your physical therapist can guide you through your fight against MS.
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A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your physical therapist.
Defining
The Role
A physical therapist is trained to:
- Provide hands-on care
- Educate patients
- Prescribe exercises
Meet Your
A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
Staying Active
Exercises that your physical therapist may prescribe.
Staying Active
Endurance Training
Endurance training like brisk walking, biking, and aquatics can maintain or improve muscle strength, mobility, and flexibility.
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Strength Training
Strength training like lifting weights, resistance bands, and functional exercises can improve posture and balance, increase bone density, and reduce fatigue.
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Meet Your
A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
A physical therapist is a health professional that evaluates and treats movement problems related to injuries, disabilities, or chronic health conditions, to better a person’s quality of life.
Your
physical therapist
is not the only care provider you will meet on your journey.
#Click# next to learn about your psychologist.
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PSYCHOLOGIST
#Click# next to learn how your psychologist can guide you through your fight against MS.
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A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
PSYCHOLOGIST
A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your psychologist.
Defining
The Role
A psychologist is trained to:
- Assess and evaluate emotional and behavioral concerns
- Identify underlying psychological conditions
- Provide therapy and treatment for cognitive changes
Meet Your
A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
PSYCHOLOGIST
A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
Building Trust
Tips on building a strong relationship with your psychologist.
Tips on
Building Trust
Be yourself
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Therapy can’t work if you are unwilling to be your true self and share relevant information related to the goals you’re trying to achieve.
Define your goals
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Set aside some time every session to discuss your quality of life, emotions, and any other MS-related concerns and goals.
Meet Your
A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
PSYCHOLOGIST
A psychologist is a mental health professional that specializes in the study of the mind and how it affects behavior, to help people cope more effectively with life, relationships, and mental health challenges.
Your
psychologist
may refer you to another care provider to improve your progress.
#Click# next to learn about your occupational therapist.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
#Click# next to learn how your occupational therapist can guide you through your fight against MS.
Meet Your
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your occupational therapist.
Defining
The Role
An occupational therapist is trained to:
- Identify potential hazards for injuries and falls
- Assist with daily routine activities
- Recommend adaptive aids and mobility devices
Meet Your
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
Unburdening
Daily Life
Everyday activities assisted by occupational therapists.
Assisting
Everyday Activities
Everyday activities like
cooking and cleaning, showering and getting dressed, laundry and folding clothes, using the bathroom, and driving to work can be assisted by an occupational therapist.
Meet Your
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
An occupational therapist is a health professional that helps people with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities adapt to changes in their ability of performing everyday tasks.
Your
occupational therapist
is not the only care provider you will meet on your journey.
#Click# next to learn about your speech therapist.
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SPEECH THERAPIST
#Click# next to learn how your speech therapist can guide you through your fight against MS.
Meet Your
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
SPEECH THERAPIST
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your speech therapist.
Defining
The Role
A speech therapist is trained to:
- Strengthen muscles of the mouth and throat
- Improve slurred or slow speech
- Ease chewing and swallowing problems
Meet Your
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
SPEECH THERAPIST
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
Strengthening
Types of exercises your speech therapist may recommend.
Your Voice
Types of exercises your speech therapist may recommend.
Types of
Speech Exercises
Voice Therapy
Voice therapy can strengthen or relax your vocal cords to better articulate sounds, reduce the rate of speech, and control volume and tone.
Swallowing Exercises
Swallowing exercises can help facilitate swallowing of food and drinks, reduce throat clearing, and improve speech problems.
Meet Your
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
SPEECH THERAPIST
A speech therapist is a health care specialist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, problems with communication, and conditions that affect swallowing.
Your
speech therapist
is not the only care provider you will meet on your journey.
#Click# next to learn about your caregiver.
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CAREGIVER
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A caregiver is anyone (but usually a partner, spouse, parent, or adult child) who takes care of another person or helps that person take care of themselves.
CAREGIVER
A caregiver is anyone (but usually a partner, spouse, parent, or adult child) who takes care of another person or helps that person take care of themselves.
Defining the Role
Learn more about your caregiver.
Defining
The Role
A caregiver can:
- Help with daily, routine activities
- Provide emotional and symptomatic support
- Assist with adaptive devices and medication administration
Meet Your
A caregiver is anyone (but usually a partner, spouse, parent, or adult child) who takes care of another person or helps that person take care of themselves.
CAREGIVER
A caregiver is anyone (but usually a partner, spouse, parent, or adult child) who takes care of another person or helps that person take care of themselves.
Your caregiver
is not the only care provider you will meet on your journey. #Click# next to learn about other patients.
Meet
OTHER PATIENTS
#Click# next to learn how other patients can guide you through your fight against MS.
Meet
At least 400,000 Americans have MS, and while they may not be trained disease specialists, they are experts in living life with MS.
OTHER PATIENTS
At least 400,000 Americans have MS, and while they may not be trained disease specialists, they are experts in living life with MS.
Words of
Encouragement
Inspirational insights from people living with MS.
Words of
Encouragement
“A positive attitude is everything. Some days I feel strong and other days I feel weak and helpless. But MS does not define me, and it should not define you.”
“I couldn’t do this without my doctors. They ease my burdens in every way possible, so I can focus on having the best and most meaningful life.”
“I joined online and in-person support groups after being diagnosed with MS. They motivate me to keep going, especially on the hardest of days.”
Meet
At least 400,000 Americans have MS, and while they may not be trained disease specialists, they are experts in living life with MS.
OTHER PATIENTS
At least 400,000 Americans have MS, and while they may not be trained disease specialists, they are experts in living life with MS.
Your
healthcare experience
is shaped by the team membersyou meet along the way. #Click# next to learn more details on each provider.
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