National MS Education and Awareness Month is an effort to raise the public's awareness of multiple sclerosis. The vital goals of this campaign are to promote an understanding of the scope of this disease, and to assist those with MS in making educated decisions about their healthcare. The first official campaign was held in March 2003. ... >More
Dr. Wallin is the Clinical Associate Director of the MS Center of Excellence – East, and Associate Professor Neurology at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He received his B.S. from Wheaton College in Chicago and his M.D. from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He .... >More
MS Diagnosis
VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More
MS Therapies
Treatment of MS has improved dramatically since the introduction of disease modifying therapy in 1993. Today we have many effective options to manage the disease. >More
Symptom Management
MS is associated with a variety of symptoms and clinical signs. Fortunately only a few people experience all of the possible changes that can occur with MS. Impairment is >More
Living with MS
MS and the impairments from MS can limit some activities and social participation. A person’s mobility can be restricted. It may be difficult to walk, drive, push a wheel chair, and perform tasks independently. >More
Veteran MS Benefits
VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More
Complementary and
Alternative Medicines
Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not generally considered part of conventional medicine. >More
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I give flu shots to MS patients on disease modifying treatments?
- Do I retain my medical benefits if I am medically discharged for MS?
- I have diabetes and MS. How is my elgibility level determined?
- Can exposure to Agent Orange indirectly cause Multiple Sclerosis?
- How long after the onset of an exacerbation can steroids be given?
Did you know?
Power mobility devices can be very beneficial to reduce fatigue.
