Where can I go to get help and to get additional information ?
Professionals in medical care:
A reconciliation with multiple sclerosis can be difficult for you and for the close ones. Medical care professionals can give you advice on treatment, symptoms, disease management and on emotional issues. Network to support patients vary from country to country and is directly dependent on the health system but you have access to:
- a neurologist to confirm the diagnosis, treat disease and acute increase to which you can be sent at the advice of your family doctor ;
- a family doctor who can help you and your family in understanding MS and how it can affect your health and lifestyle.
If you have special problems you can be sent to other specialists, such as:
- physiotherapist
- urologist
- psychologist
- occupational therapist
- social worker
- adviser
- speech therapist
- dietician
Other services may include:
- practical tasks of home help
- management of finances and available help
Non-Governamental Organisations
These organizations can give advice, support and practical assistance in various fields. SSMR specializes in helping all patients with multiple sclerosis.
SSMR can inform about the existence of other organizations that can help such as home care programs. SSMR features a wide range of literature that is distributed free.
