Book description
Your trusted, compassionate guide to living with MS
Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn't mean your life
is over. Everyone's MS is different and no one can predict exactly
what yours will be like. The fact is, lots of people live their lives
with MS without making a full-time job of it.
Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you accessible,
easy-to-understand information about what happens with MS-what kinds
of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home and at
work, what you can do to feel and function better, and how you can
protect yourself and your family against the long-term
unpredictability of the disease. You'll learn how to make treatment
and lifestyle choices that work for you, what qualities to look for in
a neurologist and the rest of your healthcare team, how to manage
fatigue, the pros and cons of alternative medicine, why and how to
talk to your kids about MS, stress management strategies, your rights
under the Americans with Disabilities act, and so much more.
- Covers major medical breakthroughs that slow the progression of
the disease and improve quality of life for those living with MS
- Helps those affected by MS and their family members understand
the disease and the latest treatment options
- Helpful and trusted advice on coping with physical, mental,
emotional, and financial aspects of MS
Complete with listings of valuable resources such as other books,
websites, and community agencies and organizations that you can tap
for information or assistance, Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies
gives you everything you need to make educated choices and comfortable
decisions about living with MS.
Rosalind Kalb, Ph. D., Barbara Giesser, MD, and
Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC, have over 80 years' combined
professional experience in working with people living with multiple
sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career.
