In conclusion it should be said that the relationship of people with MS and their family doctor is extremely important. It is likely to be a long one and at times depressing to both doctor and patient. However it is relatively easy for a doctor to acquire the knowledge needed to manage MS and richly rewarding to be able to help people struggling with such a mysterious and unpredictable condition. Local MS Societies generally have a wealth of information about all of the above problems and many other matters concerning PwMS and their families. Through the National MS organisation there are affiliations with the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies and National MS Societies in many countries.
Much information is available in booklet or leaflet form.
Some that I have found particularly useful are listed below. Advice can also be given via the phone on MS Information Helplines in some countries. Information about MS and communication with other people with the disease is available for the technologically minded via the Internet. Any GP who takes up the challenge will not fail to be impressed by the strength of character of many PwMS, their sense of humour and above all their friendship as we walk beside them with a positive outlook and support them in their efforts to find and use their abilities rather than concentrate on their disabilities. Further Reading Symptom management in Multiple Sclerosis Randall T Schapiro,M.D.2nd Ed.