where to go for help

[GardeningAddict]

Can anyone advise of the best medical facilities and doctors in central NJ for treatment of MS? I'm new to all of this and terrified of what the future may bring.

[doublevision1]

Although not in central NJ, Partners MS Center in Boston is wonderful.  It is a leading edge center for patient care and research.  I know it's not in your area but may be worth the train ride.  Here in northern Alberta, I have to drive 450 kms to get to the nearest MS clinic, so travelling from NJ to MA doesn't seem too bad to me.

Another excellent clinic is at Johns Hopkins.   I guess this would be a bit closer to you than Boston?  One of our forum members, Ess, is seen there.  If she sees this post perhaps she can fill you in on her experience.

[sllowe]

Hi there,

I live in NJ.  Are you already dx'd?

I was dx'd last year, but not by an MS specialist. I'm sorry you are terrified.  I hope we can help with that.  What is going on? You scared of symptoms, meds, both?

I'm currently doing my research on MS specialists in NJ.  Would be best to know where you are in the process to be the most helpful

Welcome - welcome, Your not alone - K?
Hope you are able to get back with us.
See you soon,
Shell

[monotreme]

Are you already diagnosed?  I am sorry if I missed a previous post.  I live in Delaware.  My husband has MS.  I would go in to NYU if you can. Their MS center is good.  I would avoid Philadelphia hospitals.  I know someone who is not treated well at Jefferson's MS center and Penn is not any better.

Stay out of neuro groups in Morristown NJ.  My husband  had to go to many neuros before he got diagnosed.  So unfortunately we have been around to many doctors.  I wouldn't think Kennedy hospital system is good either.  I am familiar with a neuro on their board of directors and although he is touted as one of their best MS neuros at Kennedy,  he is worthless.  

Good Luck
Elaine

[Lulu54]

Hi and welcome.  Take a deep breath and try to not be terrified because that won't help.  If you feel like sharing, please post some of your story so we can help you make sense of this.  On the upper right side of this page is a link to our Health Pages  (its yellow and looks like astack of papers) - that's a good place to read more. All of these are written by our members in easy to understand language.

I don't know the NJ area, but I'm sure some of our members will be along and make some suggestions.  In the meantime know that being terrified is normal, but it will get better as you begin to understand all of this.  

My best to you,
Lulu