Multiple Sclerosis

This fact sheet explains types of pain experienced by people with multiple sclerosis and therapeutic options for relieving pain, including different pain medications and alternative therapies.

These guidelines are appropriate for adults (aged 18-64 years) with minimal to moderate disability resulting from either relapsing-remitting or progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. These guidelines are used as a tool for making exercise recommendations or developing exercise programs.

The MS Society of Canada has a membership of 28,000. It is the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services for people with MS and their families. MS Society's goals include finding the cause, prevention, and cure for multiple sclerosis, enhancing the quality of life for people affected by MS, increasing general awareness of MS issues and the MS Society of Canada, as well as increasing responsiveness to MS issues among governments, local authorities, corporations and other relevant organizations.

This publication offers basic information on various aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS). It explains different types of MS, how MS is diagnosed, its symptoms and available treatment.

The Edward Bronfman Family Foundation Research Clinic in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis is dedicated to researching alternative forms of therapy to alleviate the pain associated with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) and is associated with Mount Sinai Hospital's Wasser Pain Management Centre. It offers treatments and clinical trials in acupuncture, cannabis, Botulinum Toxin A (Botox), chronic pain management, and sex therapy and counselling.

This guidebook is important for caregivers who provide assistance to family members with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main topics covered include: financial planning, emotional issues related to providing and receiving support, and evaluating care needs.

This web page provides basic explanations for people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Information includes a video showing one of the MS experts answering questions asked by MS patients.