{"appState":{"pageLoadApiCallsStatus":true},"articleState":{"article":{"headers":{"creationTime":"2016-03-26T17:33:50+00:00","modifiedTime":"2016-03-26T17:33:50+00:00","timestamp":"2022-09-14T18:07:02+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Body, Mind, & Spirit","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34038"},"slug":"body-mind-spirit","categoryId":34038},{"name":"Physical Health & Well-Being","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34095"},"slug":"physical-health-well-being","categoryId":34095},{"name":"Diseases","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34139"},"slug":"diseases","categoryId":34139},{"name":"Multiple Sclerosis","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34159"},"slug":"multiple-sclerosis","categoryId":34159}],"title":"Multiple Sclerosis: Helpful Resources for a Recent Diagnosis","strippedTitle":"multiple sclerosis: helpful resources for a recent diagnosis","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-helpful-resources-for-a-recent-diagnosis","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering “So what do I do now?” Because emotions can kick in qu","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"<p>If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering “So what do I do now?” Because emotions can kick in quickly, whatever words the doctor said after giving you the diagnosis may be lost in a blur. Obviously, you’ll have opportunities to talk about it further in follow-up visits, but it may reassure you to know that many helpful resources are available to help you navigate the next few days, weeks, and months.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org\">National MS Society</a> (800-344-4867 or 800-FIGHT-MS) offers a variety of publications and programs:</p>\n <ul class=\"level-two\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The best place to start is with a learn-at-home program called <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/knowledge\">Knowledge is Power</a>, which is available by mail or online.</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The Society’s <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/newlydiagnosed\">resource page</a> for those with a recent diagnosis.</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MSLearnOnline\">Webcasts and podcasts</a> are also available.</p>\n </li>\n </ul>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.msassociation.org\">Multiple Sclerosis Association of America</a> (800-532-7667) is another good resource to tap:</p>\n <ul class=\"level-two\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.msaa.com/newly.html\">Information</a> for people who are newly diagnosed</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">MSAA <a href=\"http://www.msaa.com/programs/programs.html\">programs and resources</a></p>\n </li>\n </ul>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.msif.org\">Multiple Sclerosis International Federation</a> provides information about MS in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian</p>\n </li>\n</ul>\n<p> Other helpful national organizations include the following:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.msfocus.org\">Multiple Sclerosis Foundation</a>: 800-225-6495</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.nfcacares.org\">National Family Caregivers Association</a>: 800-896-3650</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.wellspouse.org\">Well Spouse Association</a>: 800-838-0879</p>\n </li>\n</ul>","description":"<p>If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering “So what do I do now?” Because emotions can kick in quickly, whatever words the doctor said after giving you the diagnosis may be lost in a blur. Obviously, you’ll have opportunities to talk about it further in follow-up visits, but it may reassure you to know that many helpful resources are available to help you navigate the next few days, weeks, and months.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org\">National MS Society</a> (800-344-4867 or 800-FIGHT-MS) offers a variety of publications and programs:</p>\n <ul class=\"level-two\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The best place to start is with a learn-at-home program called <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/knowledge\">Knowledge is Power</a>, which is available by mail or online.</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The Society’s <a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/newlydiagnosed\">resource page</a> for those with a recent diagnosis.</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MSLearnOnline\">Webcasts and podcasts</a> are also available.</p>\n </li>\n </ul>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.msassociation.org\">Multiple Sclerosis Association of America</a> (800-532-7667) is another good resource to tap:</p>\n <ul class=\"level-two\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.msaa.com/newly.html\">Information</a> for people who are newly diagnosed</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">MSAA <a href=\"http://www.msaa.com/programs/programs.html\">programs and resources</a></p>\n </li>\n </ul>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\">The <a href=\"http://www.msif.org\">Multiple Sclerosis International Federation</a> provides information about MS in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian</p>\n </li>\n</ul>\n<p> Other helpful national organizations include the following:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.msfocus.org\">Multiple Sclerosis Foundation</a>: 800-225-6495</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.nfcacares.org\">National Family Caregivers Association</a>: 800-896-3650</p>\n </li>\n <li><p class=\"first-para\"><a href=\"http://www.wellspouse.org\">Well Spouse Association</a>: 800-838-0879</p>\n </li>\n</ul>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9917,"name":"Rosalind Kalb","slug":"rosalind-kalb","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9917"}},{"authorId":9918,"name":"Barbara Giesser","slug":"barbara-giesser","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9918"}},{"authorId":9919,"name":"Kathleen Costello","slug":"kathleen-costello","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9919"}}],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":34159,"title":"Multiple Sclerosis","slug":"multiple-sclerosis","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34159"}},"secondaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"tertiaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"trendingArticles":null,"inThisArticle":[],"relatedArticles":{"fromBook":[{"articleId":208342,"title":"Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies Cheat Sheet","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-for-dummies-cheat-sheet","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/208342"}},{"articleId":177250,"title":"Partner with Your Neurologist to Battle Multiple Sclerosis","slug":"partner-with-your-neurologist-to-battle-multiple-sclerosis","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177250"}},{"articleId":177249,"title":"A Snapshot of Your Healthcare Team When You Have MS","slug":"a-snapshot-of-your-healthcare-team-when-you-have-ms","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177249"}},{"articleId":177247,"title":"Ways to Feel Your Best When You Have Multiple Sclerosis","slug":"ways-to-feel-your-best-when-you-have-multiple-sclerosis","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177247"}},{"articleId":177189,"title":"Hints to Managing Your Energy Bank with MS","slug":"hints-to-managing-your-energy-bank-with-ms","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177189"}}],"fromCategory":[{"articleId":208342,"title":"Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies Cheat Sheet","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-for-dummies-cheat-sheet","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/208342"}},{"articleId":199093,"title":"Understanding How Multiple Sclerosis Can Affect Your Cognition","slug":"understanding-how-multiple-sclerosis-can-affect-your-cognition","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/199093"}},{"articleId":177249,"title":"A Snapshot of Your Healthcare Team When You Have MS","slug":"a-snapshot-of-your-healthcare-team-when-you-have-ms","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177249"}},{"articleId":177250,"title":"Partner with Your Neurologist to Battle Multiple Sclerosis","slug":"partner-with-your-neurologist-to-battle-multiple-sclerosis","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177250"}},{"articleId":177247,"title":"Ways to Feel Your Best When You Have Multiple Sclerosis","slug":"ways-to-feel-your-best-when-you-have-multiple-sclerosis","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/177247"}}]},"hasRelatedBookFromSearch":false,"relatedBook":{"bookId":282408,"slug":"multiple-sclerosis-for-dummies-2nd-edition","isbn":"9781118175873","categoryList":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"],"amazon":{"default":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118175875/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","ca":"https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1118175875/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","indigo_ca":"http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9208661-13710633?url=https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/1118175875-item.html&cjsku=978111945484","gb":"https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1118175875/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","de":"https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1118175875/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20"},"image":{"src":"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/multiple-sclerosis-for-dummies-2nd-edition-cover-9781118175873-203x255.jpg","width":203,"height":255},"title":"Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies","testBankPinActivationLink":"","bookOutOfPrint":false,"authorsInfo":"<p><b data-author-id=\"9917\">Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b data-author-id=\"9919\">Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. </p>","authors":[{"authorId":9917,"name":"Rosalind Kalb","slug":"rosalind-kalb","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9917"}},{"authorId":9918,"name":"Barbara Giesser","slug":"barbara-giesser","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9918"}},{"authorId":9919,"name":"Kathleen Costello","slug":"kathleen-costello","description":" <p><b>Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD,</b> and <b>Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC,</b> have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9919"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"<div class=\"du-ad-region row\" id=\"article_page_adhesion_ad\"><div class=\"du-ad-unit col-md-12\" data-slot-id=\"article_page_adhesion_ad\" data-refreshed=\"false\" \r\n data-target = \"[{"key":"cat","values":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"]},{"key":"isbn","values":["9781118175873"]}]\" id=\"du-slot-63221846ba90e\"></div></div>","rightAd":"<div class=\"du-ad-region row\" id=\"article_page_right_ad\"><div class=\"du-ad-unit col-md-12\" data-slot-id=\"article_page_right_ad\" data-refreshed=\"false\" \r\n data-target = \"[{"key":"cat","values":["body-mind-spirit","physical-health-well-being","diseases","multiple-sclerosis"]},{"key":"isbn","values":["9781118175873"]}]\" id=\"du-slot-63221846bb174\"></div></div>"},"articleType":{"articleType":"Articles","articleList":null,"content":null,"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Solve","lifeExpectancy":null,"lifeExpectancySetFrom":null,"dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":175295},"articleLoadedStatus":"success"},"listState":{"list":{},"objectTitle":"","status":"initial","pageType":null,"objectId":null,"page":1,"sortField":"time","sortOrder":1,"categoriesIds":[],"articleTypes":[],"filterData":{},"filterDataLoadedStatus":"initial","pageSize":10},"adsState":{"pageScripts":{"headers":{"timestamp":"2024-03-04T05:50:01+00:00"},"adsId":0,"data":{"scripts":[{"pages":["all"],"location":"header","script":"\r\n<script src=\"https://cdn.optimizely.com/js/10563184655.js\"></script>","enabled":false},{"pages":["all"],"location":"header","script":"\r\n<script>var _comscore = _comscore || [];_comscore.push({ c1: \"2\", c2: \"15097263\" });(function() {var s = document.createElement(\"script\"), el = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; s.async = true;s.src = (document.location.protocol == \"https:\" ? \"https://sb\" : \"http://b\") + \".scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js\";el.parentNode.insertBefore(s, el);})();</script><noscript><img src=\"https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=15097263&cv=2.0&cj=1\" /></noscript>\r\n","enabled":true},{"pages":["all"],"location":"footer","script":"\r\n<script type='text/javascript'>\r\n(function(){var g=function(e,h,f,g){\r\nthis.get=function(a){for(var a=a+\"=\",c=document.cookie.split(\";\"),b=0,e=c.length;b<e;b++){for(var d=c[b];\" \"==d.charAt(0);)d=d.substring(1,d.length);if(0==d.indexOf(a))return d.substring(a.length,d.length)}return null};\r\nthis.set=function(a,c){var b=\"\",b=new Date;b.setTime(b.getTime()+6048E5);b=\"; expires=\"+b.toGMTString();document.cookie=a+\"=\"+c+b+\"; path=/; \"};\r\nthis.check=function(){var a=this.get(f);if(a)a=a.split(\":\");else if(100!=e)\"v\"==h&&(e=Math.random()>=e/100?0:100),a=[h,e,0],this.set(f,a.join(\":\"));else return!0;var c=a[1];if(100==c)return!0;switch(a[0]){case \"v\":return!1;case \"r\":return c=a[2]%Math.floor(100/c),a[2]++,this.set(f,a.join(\":\")),!c}return!0};\r\nthis.go=function(){if(this.check()){var a=document.createElement(\"script\");a.type=\"text/javascript\";a.src=g;document.body&&document.body.appendChild(a)}};\r\nthis.start=function(){var t=this;\"complete\"!==document.readyState?window.addEventListener?window.addEventListener(\"load\",function(){t.go()},!1):window.attachEvent&&window.attachEvent(\"onload\",function(){t.go()}):t.go()};};\r\ntry{(new g(100,\"r\",\"QSI_S_ZN_5o5yqpvMVjgDOuN\",\"https://zn5o5yqpvmvjgdoun-wiley.siteintercept.qualtrics.com/SIE/?Q_ZID=ZN_5o5yqpvMVjgDOuN\")).start()}catch(i){}})();\r\n</script><div id='ZN_5o5yqpvMVjgDOuN'></div>\r\n","enabled":false},{"pages":["all"],"location":"header","script":"\r\n<script>\r\n (function(h,o,t,j,a,r){\r\n h.hj=h.hj||function(){(h.hj.q=h.hj.q||[]).push(arguments)};\r\n h._hjSettings={hjid:257151,hjsv:6};\r\n a=o.getElementsByTagName('head')[0];\r\n r=o.createElement('script');r.async=1;\r\n r.src=t+h._hjSettings.hjid+j+h._hjSettings.hjsv;\r\n a.appendChild(r);\r\n })(window,document,'https://static.hotjar.com/c/hotjar-','.js?sv=');\r\n</script>","enabled":false},{"pages":["article"],"location":"header","script":" <script src=\"//get.s-onetag.com/bffe21a1-6bb8-4928-9449-7beadb468dae/tag.min.js\" async defer></script>","enabled":true},{"pages":["homepage"],"location":"header","script":"<meta name=\"facebook-domain-verification\" content=\"irk8y0irxf718trg3uwwuexg6xpva0\" />","enabled":true},{"pages":["homepage","article","category","search"],"location":"footer","script":"\r\n<noscript>\r\n<img height=\"1\" width=\"1\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=256338321977984&ev=PageView&noscript=1\"/>\r\n</noscript>\r\n","enabled":true}]}},"pageScriptsLoadedStatus":"success"},"navigationState":{"navigationCollections":[{"collectionId":287568,"title":"BYOB (Be Your Own Boss)","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-the-entry-level-entrepreneur-287568"},{"collectionId":293237,"title":"Be a Rad Dad","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/be-the-best-dad-293237"},{"collectionId":295890,"title":"Career Shifting","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/career-shifting-295890"},{"collectionId":294090,"title":"Contemplating the Cosmos","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/theres-something-about-space-294090"},{"collectionId":287563,"title":"For Those Seeking Peace of Mind","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-those-seeking-peace-of-mind-287563"},{"collectionId":287570,"title":"For the Aspiring Aficionado","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-the-bougielicious-287570"},{"collectionId":291903,"title":"For the Budding Cannabis Enthusiast","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-the-budding-cannabis-enthusiast-291903"},{"collectionId":299891,"title":"For the College Bound","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-the-college-bound-299891"},{"collectionId":291934,"title":"For the Exam-Season Crammer","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/for-the-exam-season-crammer-291934"},{"collectionId":301547,"title":"For the Game Day Prepper","hasSubCategories":false,"url":"/collection/big-game-day-prep-made-easy-301547"}],"navigationCollectionsLoadedStatus":"success","navigationCategories":{"books":{"0":{"data":[{"categoryId":33512,"title":"Technology","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/books/technology-33512"},{"categoryId":33662,"title":"Academics & The Arts","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/books/academics-the-arts-33662"},{"categoryId":33809,"title":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/books/home-auto-hobbies-33809"},{"categoryId":34038,"title":"Body, Mind, & Spirit","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/books/body-mind-spirit-34038"},{"categoryId":34224,"title":"Business, Careers, & Money","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/books/business-careers-money-34224"}],"breadcrumbs":[],"categoryTitle":"Level 0 Category","mainCategoryUrl":"/category/books/level-0-category-0"}},"articles":{"0":{"data":[{"categoryId":33512,"title":"Technology","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/articles/technology-33512"},{"categoryId":33662,"title":"Academics & The Arts","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/articles/academics-the-arts-33662"},{"categoryId":33809,"title":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/articles/home-auto-hobbies-33809"},{"categoryId":34038,"title":"Body, Mind, & Spirit","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/articles/body-mind-spirit-34038"},{"categoryId":34224,"title":"Business, Careers, & Money","hasSubCategories":true,"url":"/category/articles/business-careers-money-34224"}],"breadcrumbs":[],"categoryTitle":"Level 0 Category","mainCategoryUrl":"/category/articles/level-0-category-0"}}},"navigationCategoriesLoadedStatus":"success"},"searchState":{"searchList":[],"searchStatus":"initial","relatedArticlesList":[],"relatedArticlesStatus":"initial"},"routeState":{"name":"Article4","path":"/article/body-mind-spirit/physical-health-well-being/diseases/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-helpful-resources-for-a-recent-diagnosis-175295/","hash":"","query":{},"params":{"category1":"body-mind-spirit","category2":"physical-health-well-being","category3":"diseases","category4":"multiple-sclerosis","article":"multiple-sclerosis-helpful-resources-for-a-recent-diagnosis-175295"},"fullPath":"/article/body-mind-spirit/physical-health-well-being/diseases/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-helpful-resources-for-a-recent-diagnosis-175295/","meta":{"routeType":"article","breadcrumbInfo":{"suffix":"Articles","baseRoute":"/category/articles"},"prerenderWithAsyncData":true},"from":{"name":null,"path":"/","hash":"","query":{},"params":{},"fullPath":"/","meta":{}}},"dropsState":{"submitEmailResponse":false,"status":"initial"},"profileState":{"auth":{},"userOptions":{},"status":"success"}}

Multiple Sclerosis: Helpful Resources for a Recent Diagnosis

By: Rosalind Kalb and Barbara Giesser and Kathleen Costello and

Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies

Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies

Book image

Explore Book Buy On Amazon

If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering “So what do I do now?” Because emotions can kick in quickly, whatever words the doctor said after giving you the diagnosis may be lost in a blur. Obviously, you’ll have opportunities to talk about it further in follow-up visits, but it may reassure you to know that many helpful resources are available to help you navigate the next few days, weeks, and months.

The National MS Society (800-344-4867 or 800-FIGHT-MS) offers a variety of publications and programs:
- The best place to start is with a learn-at-home program called Knowledge is Power, which is available by mail or online.
- The Society’s resource page for those with a recent diagnosis.
- Webcasts and podcasts are also available.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (800-532-7667) is another good resource to tap:
- Information for people who are newly diagnosed
- MSAA programs and resources
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation provides information about MS in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian

Other helpful national organizations include the following:

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: 800-225-6495
National Family Caregivers Association: 800-896-3650
Well Spouse Association: 800-838-0879

About This Article

This article is from the book:

Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies ,

About the book authors:

Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD, and Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC, have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career.

This article can be found in the category:

Multiple Sclerosis ,