MS Teleconferences/Webcasts
If you are hesitant to leave your home for a multiple sclerosis event or support group, phone (tele)conferences and computer (web)casts are a way to obtain information.
It can be hard to get motivated and leave the house to places unknown if you are experiencing MS pain, dizziness, weakness, or unsteadiness. It is even harder if your disease is more progressive. An excellent way to get multiple sclerosis information and ask questions is to participate in a teleconference or webcast. These sources of news can be accessed right from the privacy of your own home. You can listen to the presenter, then ask questions at the end of the session. Topics range from MS pain management, travel tips, heat precautions, doctors' visits, depression, steroid treatments, etc. I recently participated in a teleconference sponsored through my local MS society chapter. I learned new information and was not stressed out about my symptoms preventing me from leaving the house. During the Q&A, it was comforting to hear other people from New Jersey asking questions.
For more information on teleconferences and/or webcasts, visit:
You can also access more local conferences by finding your local MS Society chapter through the national organization:
Another source of online, at-home help is:MS Society of Canada
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