MS-Related Organizations
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
- Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (Formally The Heuga Center for MS)
- www.mscando.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 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceutical) at www.betaseron.com and "BETAPLUS" at www.betaseron.com/patients/betaplus/index.jsp
Copaxone® (marketed by Teva Neuroscience) at www.copaxone.com
and "Shared Solutions" at www.sharedsolutions.com
also, "MS University" at www.mswatch.com/education/
(offering "classes")
and "MS Community" at www.mswatch.com/community/
(offering "online community")
Novantrone® (marketed by EMD Serono) at www.novantrone.com
(with a link to "MS LifeLines")
Rebif® (marketed by EMD Serono and 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
EMD Serono and Pfizer sponsors the MS section of WebMD,
"Center for Living with MS" at www.livingwithms.com
PatientAssistanceNow.com This website, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation offers information on treatments, health conditions, medications, and clinical trials.
WebMD may be also accessed through www.webmd.com
and users can sign-up to receive email updates on MS
