MS-Related Organizations
Web Resources for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The following official websites of various MS-related organizations provide information, education, and support to individuals with MS, their families, and other interested individuals. Topics include MS research, disease treatments, symptom management, MS center locations, additional resources, and social/community support.
The American Academy of Neurology
www.aan.com
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)
www.mscare.org or www.narcoms.org
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses
www.iomsn.org
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
www.msfocus.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.nmss.org
The Heuga Center
www.heuga.org
The Latin American Association for Multiple Sclerosis
www.ulasem.org
Sponsored Educational Sites
The following official websites are sponsored by the marketers of the approved disease-modifying drugs for MS. In addition to providing information, education, and support to individuals with MS, their families, and other interested individuals, these sites may also give specific drug information regarding administration and side effects. Other services available at no charge may include educational classes and programs as well as online access to a nurse or other medical professional for specific answers and explanations.
Avonex® (marketed by Biogen) at www.avonex.com
and “MS Active Source” at www.msactivesource.com
Betaseron® (marketed by Berlex Laboratories) at www.betaseron.com
and “MS Pathways” at www.mspathways.com
Copaxone® (marketed by Teva Neuroscience) at www.copaxone.com
and “Shared Solutions” at www.sharedsolutions.com
also, “MS University” at http://www.mswatch.com/education/
(offering “classes”)
and “MS Community” at http://www.mswatch.com/community/
(offering “online community”)
Novantrone® (marketed by Serono) at www.novantrone.com
(with a link to “MS LifeLines”)
Rebif ® (marketed by Serono/Pfizer) at www.rebif.com
and “MS LifeLines” at www.mslifelines.com
Tysabri ® (marketed by Biogen Idec and Elan) at www.tysabri.com and "MS Active Source" at www.msactivesource.com
Serono/Pfizer sponsors the MS section of WebMD,
“
Center for Living with MS” at www.livingwithms.com
WebMD may be also accessed through www.webmd.com
and users can sign-up to receive email updates on MS
Other Resources
Betaseron Champions of Courage
MS Leaders of Hope
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Christopher Reeve Foundation
Links of Interest:
Publications (books only)
The Motivator
Executive Administration Page
About MSAA
FAQs
MSAA Tax Returns .pdf format
