Which healthcare professionals work with MS patients?
Depending on your symptoms, the way your MS progresses, and the extent of any physical disability, you may see a wide range of medical professionals. However, the people you are most likely to see when newly diagnosed are a neurologist and an MS nurse specialist.
A neurologist is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of MS. Together with your neurologist, you can discuss the various treatment options available to find the best one. In addition, he or she can provide proven strategies for managing the symptoms of MS and provide answers to questions about MS, of which there may be many.
An MS nurse specialist empowers those affected by MS by providing information, support and timely advice about MS from diagnosis and throughout the course of the condition. Your MS nurse can be one of the most important resources for providing useful and practical answers to questions about MS.
Other professionals who help people with MS
As MS can affect many different functions or parts of the body there may be a need, from time to time, to see other healthcare professionals. These may include:
- An ophthalmologist for eye problems, including blurred or double vision or inflammation of the optic nerve.
- A urologist for bladder problems (in addition, men may consult a urologist regarding sexual problems).
- A gynaecologist for female sexual problems.
- A physiotherapist for providing and assisting with exercises designed to improve your day-to-day functioning.
- A speech therapist for help with communicating.
- An occupational therapist who can advise people with mobility problems or helpful modifications to the home or work environment.
- A psychologist for help with adapting to life with MS.
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