Helping Each Other
This brochure gives information on multiple sclerosis and on the services offered by the Quebec Division and its 25 chapters.
The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis Written by Dr. J. Marc Girard, neurologist, this brochure describes the symptoms and laboratory tests done to confirm the diagnosis. It also explains why the process leading to the diagnosis is sometime long and complex.
Talking about Clinically Isolated Syndrome or CIS This brochure describes the first neurological manifestation that can lead or not to a diagnosis of MS. It describes the common symptomsg that occur in CIS and the different treatment options.
Key Facts for Those Affected by MS This brochure, aimed for persons newly diagnosed, provides information on MS including: causes, symptoms, types, progression and treatments. The services provided by the MS Society are also included in this useful tool.
MS: Its Effects on You and Those You Love A handbook for those newly diagnosed with MS. It answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the disease and describes effective coping mechanisms.
Red Flags, Green Lights
Accessing reliable health information
This booklet helps to identify warning signs of potentially unreliable information about MS on the internet, magazines, newspapers, television programs and radio commentaries.
About MS Lesions
This brochure explains what lesions in MS are, where they can be found, what causes them to form, how are lesions and MS symptoms related, etc.
Living Well with MS: Medical Research and Hope
This booklet summarizes some of the ongoing research in MS, looks at new and emerging therapies, and explores promising research avenues, such as neuroprotection. It will show how medical research being done today provides hope for a cure tomorrow.
Living Well with MS: Managing Fatigue
This booklet is a must for those who experience fatigue. It includes information on the impact of MS fatigue, its causes and diagnosis, as well as a section on different strategies and medications for best coping with this common symptom.
Some Guidelines on Saving Energy
For every room in the house and for the daily routine, this brochure suggests various ways to simplify life so that you can save your energy.
Understanding Bowel Problems in MS This booklet describes the impact of MS on bowel functioning and also suggests good bowel habits to avoid intestinal problems.
Intimacy and sexuality in MS This booklet deals with some of the changes that may occur in the sexual lives of people who have multiple sclerosis and offers practical advice on how to deal with them.
Mind Matters
This booklet explains depression, why it can occur in people with MS and how to get help. The information is to help people living with MS to understand the struggle and how to find the right therapy.
Cognitive Change and Multiple Sclerosis This publication provides comprehensive information about cognitive dysfunction. It also shares practical strategies for coping with this common symptom.
Living for Today: Managing MS Pain
This publication discusses the different types of pain experienced in MS and the steps that can be taken to eliminate or improve this pain. It can be useful for working with your physician in managing this difficult symptom.
This publication covers topics such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause in women with multiple sclerosis.
Taming Stress in MS This booklet discusses how to recognize and evaluate stress and suggests management and relaxation techniques for people with MS.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating has been recently updated! Based on Canada's Food Guide, Healthy Eating discusses the importance of a well-balanced diet and includes a comprehensive section on food preparation techniques for individuals with MS.
MS and Your Emotions
This booklet explains the effects that multiple sclerosis may have emotionally and psychologically on individuals. It describes common reactions to chronic disease and the usual stages of adjustment to MS in a positive and easy understanding.
Au mieux de sa forme...tout en douceur!
(DVD available only in French)
This program is aimed to improve the physical condition of persons living with MS, whether they use a walking aid or not. It contains six easy routines in standing, sitting or lie down position.
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Everybody Stretch
This illustrated workbook outlines a flexible exercise program that can be adapted to changing physical abilities. It provides 34 stretching exercises for the entire body and an exercise log and worksheet to help you.
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MS and Fitness
The publication discusses the benefits of physical activity as well as the dangers of inactivity and new approaches to this field. It also suggests sports and activities that can be enjoyed by people with MS.
Caring and Sharing Spouses and Partners The guide describes the stress that MS puts on relationships and suggests ways of dealing with it. Based largely on input from couples who have "been there", the guide contains suggestions that helped these couples lead full, fulfilling lives despite the disease.
How to Talk About MS with Your Children This guide is a practical aid to help parents communicate better with their children about MS. It may also be useful for anyone who wants to provide help or support to young children or teens who have a parent with MS.
My Mommy Has MS Written by a mother with MS and her daughter, this booklet for pre-school children describes MS and its effects in an easy understanding way.
Keep S'myelin
This activity book is written for children age from 6-12 and their families. Parent and group facilitators alike will find this booklet a helpful tool in discussing MS with children.
Keep Your Balance! This fully illustrated color booklet is a collection of stories from teenagers who have a parent with MS. It can act as a communication tool between parents and teens and also be useful in group workshops.
Benjamin: My Mum is Special
This publication provides a view of MS through the eyes of a child struggling to understand his mother's mysterious and sometimes frightening illness. For children approximately age 6-10 years.
Kids Get MS Too Intended to parents whose child or teen has MS, this publication is about diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues and cognitive symptoms in paediatric MS.
Kids Get MS Too – Questions and Answers
This guide is for parents of children with MS. Areas covered include general information, diagnosis, treatment, emotional and cognitive issues, insurance and financial assistance.
Mighty Special Kids
This activity book is for kids aged 5 to 12 who have multiple sclerosis. It helps families to talk about MS, helps children to understand how MS affects their daily life and offers suggestions for discussing MS.
Managing School-Related Issues The goal of this handbook is
to provide you with tips on parenting a child living with MS and offer tools and resources for you to be
your child's best advocate. You will learn more about how your child's MS may impact his/her school life,
as well as proactive strategies that you and your child can use to manage MS.
Adapting: Financial Planning for a Life with Multiple Sclerosis
Adapting: Financial Planning for a Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a comprehensive booklet that covers a variety of finance-related topics to help individuals meet the financial challenges that can accompany MS. The booklet is broken down in to four sections: Where Am I Today, Moving Forward After Initial Diagnosis, Taking Care of Finances and If MS Progresses.
A Guide to Employment and Income Support
This publication provides practical information on income and employment issues (returning to work, income support, tax relief, etc.). Also included is a separate booklet about MS in the workplace for employers.
Insuring Your Future: Your Guide to Life Insurance and MS It is often difficult for people with MS to obtain insurance. This booklet describes strategies for acquiring life insurance as well as alternatives to insurance coverage.
Québec Pension Plan
How to apply for a disability pension? How the pension is calculated? How to contest a decision rendered by the Régie? These are some of the questions you will find answers in this publication. (In French only)
Talking with your MS Patients about Difficult Topics:
This publication was developed by the Professional Resource Center of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (USA), the Canadian adaptation is a resource containing six publications which help physicians support their patients through some of the more challenging aspects of MS:
If you want more information about our publications, contact Robert Morin, Document center coordinnator at the Quebec Division , at 514-849-7591 or at 1-800-268-7582 (toll-free in Quebec).
