In this relaxed, conversational-style interview, Dr. Stephen Krieger provides valuable insights into understanding the signs and symptoms of an MS relapse, guidance on when to discuss the onset of a flare up with a neurologist, and a thorough explanation of the various treatment options including steroids and other medications.

This program contains four segments. They are: Effective MS Symptom Management; Understanding Depression and MS; Learning About Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder; and Managing Spasticity. Among the top MS experts featured in this video include MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jack Burks as well as MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council member Dr. Donald Barone.

In this program, MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jack Burks discusses Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS), which is a relatively new term neurologists use to indicate the possible onset of multiple sclerosis. In his discussion, Dr. Burks explains the process of diagnosing and treating CIS and its relationship the common form of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays an important role in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, tracking disease progression, and evaluating the effectiveness of prescribed therapy. This three-part program features interviews with an MS patient describing her experience undergoing an MRI exam, a noted neurologist explaining the value of an MRI, and a representative of MSAA discussing the organization’s two MRI financial assistance programs.

In this program, licensed clinical social worker Allison Shadday, who has multiple sclerosis, provides a clinical understanding of MS fatigue, discusses various treatment options, and offers personal insights and effective strategies for managing one of the most common symptoms of MS.

Licensed clinical social worker Allison Shadday, who has multiple sclerosis and is the author of MS and Your Feelings, sheds important light on this often overlooked yet prevalent issue in MS. Allison offers personal and professional insights and guidance on effective coping strategies, steps to control fears, awareness about depression and MS, and ways to stay positive in managing your MS.

In this program, licensed clinical social worker Allison Shadday, who has multiple sclerosis, explores the connection between stress and MS exacerbations, discusses how to recognize personal stress triggers, and offers effective strategies and techniques on ways to reduce and manage stress in one’s life.

In this three-part program, you will discover the important connection between occupational therapy and home modification from a leading expert with more than two decades of experience; hear first-hand from an MS client on changes she’s made to the home and how the home has changed her; and take a personally guided tour of the client’s house which blends subtle features of safety and accessibility into a warm, comfortable place that truly feels like home.

This two-part video includes a discussion of exercise and multiple sclerosis as well as demonstrations of various exercises addressing all levels of MS disability which can be performed while standing, sitting or lying down. Guiding viewers through both segments of the program are Brad Hamler, a post-rehabilitation specialist and author of Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis, and an MS client, Jil, who incorporates exercise and healthy living into her daily lifestyle and approach to MS management.