Web Resources and Organizations

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Eastern North Carolina Chapter)

• Avonex (Prescription medication is designed to slow the progression of disabilities and relapses associated with multiple sclerosis. Also known as Interferon beta-1a.)

• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) 706 Haddonfield Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-2652 1-800-LEARN-MS (532-7667) tollfree 1-609-661-9797 fax (This organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis through patient care services and by expanding public awareness and support. Their web site features a helpful nationwide physician directory, as well as lots of great info about support groups and medical developments. Books, pamphlets, brochures, a newsletter and videocassettes are also available.)

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) 733 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10017-3288 212-986-3240 1-800-FIGHT MS (344-4867) tollfree (The NMSS offers extensive educational materials, provides information and links to medical facts, publications, and local resources. It also supports over 2000 self help-groups, funds more than 200 research projects around the world, advances public policy development and helps those with MS and their families access clinical centers and community services. The NMSS furnishes a 24-hour toll free information line and a continuously updated home page.)

• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (A Central resource for advice about multiple sclerosis, with medical details and a newsletter.)

• International MS Support Foundation (A Comprehensive list of links to multiple-sclerosis organizations, medical facts, research, nutrition information and clinics.)

• MSActiveSource.com - Biogen (Resource on Multiple Sclerosis provides news and information on clinical trials, disease management, and support groups. Check out its message boards and buddy program.)

• Betaseron MS Resource Center (Features company details, multiple-sclerosis resources and research information suitable for patients or doctors.)

• Int'l Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies (IFMSS offers this resource, with links to research, publications and national groups.)

• Multiple Sclerosis Center (Resources for patients, including a question and answer page)

• MSwatch (Multiple sclerosis resources. Articles, links, discussion group, news, contests and more)

• MS-Network.com (Pharmaceutical developer maintains this multiple-sclerosis patient and neurologist resource. Read a FAQ, definitions and drug headlines.)

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Find local chapters, learn about this crippling disease, or discover how you can help in the search for a cure for MS.)