MS Studies for Mothers

My name is Emily Stewart, and I am a Ph.D student in the clinical psychology program at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.  I am in the process of collecting data for my thesis which focuses on studying mothers with multiple sclerosis and how having a mom with MS impacts child functioning.  My research project […]

Link Between MS and Vitamin D

A 2014 study further explains how individuals with low levels of vitamin D (below 50 ) are more likely to develop new MS brain lesions and have a worse prognosis compared with those who have higher levels. 1000 units daily is the recommended dose, however it is not usually enough. Going out into the sun, […]

Game Tech May Be Able to Help MS Patients

MICROSOFT is working with neurologists and are being screened every 3 to 6 months asking patients to do things like extend their arms and hold still, or touch their extended hand to the tip of their nose and then repeat with eyes closed. The camera collects precise data on the patient’s movement, indicating the degree of […]

Financial Assistance for Multiple Sclerosis Medications

Often Multiple Sclerosis medication can be quite costly. The MS Society has provided a page that allows you to see if you can qualify for patient assistance on many MS drugs. Make sure to check out the page – it provides links and other contact information to the companies ! Patient Assistance programs are available from many sources. If you have […]

Bike Theory

Here is an interesting theory on how one can use a bicycle  to explain how Multiple Sclerosis can effect a person. An interesting read and perspective .

Two Moms in the Raw

100% Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Raw, and Hanmade- Two Moms in the Raw , founded and made by Shari, diagnosed with MS in 2004, wanted to follow a natural and raw diet in order to optimize healthy living. These products have been tested AND approved by Dr. Crayton and her staff  : ) You can check out […]

Happy New Years !

MSCGW wishes you and your loved ones a great start into the new year ! In observance of the New Year holiday we will be closed on January 1- this Friday. We will reopen on Monday January 4 2016. Enjoy the holiday, and have a safe holiday !!