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Which Health Care Professionals Work with Multiple Sclerosis Patients?

Depending on your symptoms, the way your MS progresses and the extent of any physical disability, persons with MS may see a wide range of medical professionals. A person with MS would most frequently see their MS nurse specialist.

A neurologist is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of MS. Together, a person with MS and the neurologist can discuss the various treatment options to find the best one. In addition, he or she can provide proven strategies for managing the symptoms of MS and provide answers to questions about MS, of which there may be many.


Which Health Care Professionals Work with Multiple Sclerosis Patients?


An MS nurse specialist empowers those affected by MS by providing information, support and timely advice about the disease from diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease(ref nd8).

The MS nurse is pivotal in providing a greater understanding of the condition, and by adopting a holistic, collaborative approach can help those individuals, where possible, to reach their goals of self-management (ref nd8). Remember, your MS nurse can be one of the most important resources for providing useful and practical answers to questions about MS.

Other Professionals that Help People with MS

As MS can affect many different functions or parts of the body there may be a need, from time to time, to see other healthcare professionals. These may include:

  • An ophthalmologist for eye problems, including blurred or double vision or inflammation of the optic nerve.
  • A urologist for bladder problems (in addition, men may consult a urologist regarding sexual problems).
  • A gynaecologist for female sexual problems.
  • A physical therapist for providing and assisting with exercises designed to improve your day-to-day functioning.
  • A speech therapist for help with communicating.
  • An occupational therapist, who can advise people with mobility problems on helpful modifications to the home or work environment.
  • A psychologist for help with adapting to life with MS.

Did you know?

MS affects about three times as many women as men.

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