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How Do I Best Prepare for Follow-Up Appointments at the London MS Clinic? Complete and return the questionnaire sent with your appointment letter (remember to post this appointment on your calendar at home). Mark the most important topics that you want to discuss as well as the team members that you...

Who we are We are a patient-centered interdisciplinary team of professionals who provide management and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis for patients and their significant others living with the disease. What we do In collaboration with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the scientific community, the...

The Role of Your Family Doctor Your family doctor can see if an infection is present. Bacterial infections (such as bladder or chest) and viral infections (such as flu and colds ) can make MS symptoms temporarily worse. In most cases these symptoms settle down quickly. If the infection triggers a...

After referral to the clinic, you will be seen by a neurologist and/or a advanced practice nurse (APN). The initial assessment involves taking a history of your symptoms, followed by a neurological examination. Previous investigations will be reviewed and further investigations may be recommended...

Am I having a relapse? Consult with the MS Clinic if you experience: New neurological symptoms that last more than 24 hours. A significant change in your MS symptoms lasting more than 48 hours. No evidence of active infection (i.e., bladder infection, etc.). When will I receive treatment? Not all...

Every day research uncovers new information about medical conditions and possible therapies. Those who volunteer in medical research are participating in the testing, understanding and development of new medical treatments. Volunteers are important to the clinical study phase of a drug approval...

The Multiple Sclerosis Clinic is an interdisciplinary team of health professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of patients with MS. We have information for health professionals on: How to refer a patient Flu shot guidelines . We also encourage you to visit our section for Patients that...

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? The most common serious neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada. One in a thousand Canadians has MS. The disease attacks the protective myelin sheath that surrounds the nerves of the central nervous system, causing inflammation and loss of myelin. This...

How Do I Best Prepare for My First Visit to the London MS Clinic? If this is your first visit to University Hospital or if you have changes to your Ontario Health Care card, address, telephone number, last name or family physician since your last visit to the hospital, please report to Patient...

The death of a baby is a painful experience for a family. If your baby died during pregnancy or in the first days of life, you and your family may need help to understand what happened. And you may need support to find ways to deal with your grief and ease your pain. Miscarriage , stillbirth and...