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Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic, slowly progressive disease of the central nervous system in which the myelin sheath which covers the nerves hardens, resulting in difficulties with muscle control, involuntary movements of the eyeballs, speech problems and tremor. Multiple sclerosis is marked by a history of remissions and exacerbations.



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Service Name Description Location Program Agency
Knoledge is Power - Newly Diagnosed Series on MS Provides MS definition, effects and issues presented by professionals in four two-hour sessions. "Knowledge is Power" is 10-part series mailed once a week.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter
MS Support Group Peer counseling on a one-to-one basis. Phone numbers available of trained peer counselors who are MS patients or spouses of patients. Calls are confidential.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter
Multiple Sclerosis Free Clinic A semi-annual clinic with professionals to evaluate the patient's condition and offer second opinion. Free to qualified persons.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter
Support Groups Offers small group meetings on recent MS news, individual needs and to provide support with trained leaders.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter
Teleconferences Six sites located throughout chapter area where people can get the latest information on MS. Teleconferences available toll free from own home also.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter
Wellness Series MS issues, research, treatment and related subjects taught by professionals.   Washoe County  NMSS - Northern Nevada Office National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Great Basin Sierra Chapter

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