Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by T. Jock Murray, Carol Saunders, Nancy J. Holland

This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis can lead full and productive lives. This fourth edition is current and updated throughout, and includes a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI and multiple sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in development for multiple sclerosis, new information on the drug Tysabri, and discussion of treatments and complementary and alternative medicine in MS. This the place to begin your education about MS.;Foreword; What is Multiple Sclerosis and How is it Diagnosed?; What is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?; What Treatment is Available?; Unconventional Therapies; Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis; Coping with Multiple Sclerosis; Employment Issues; Financial and Life Planning; Research in Multiple Sclerosis: The Search for Answers; Searching for Treatments: The Ins and Outs of Clinical Trials; How Your Multiple Sclerosis Society Can Help; Glossary; Additional Readings; Resources; Index;Praise for Previous Editions: This is an excellent book, which presents all the facts in a straightforward but sympathetic way. Full of practical advice covering all life topics, areas that are often neglected by busy physicians. It is highly recommended to all those whose lives have been affected by this disease.-Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and PsychiatryA 'must-have' title for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with MS-and a good idea for family members and friends.-InsideMS...filled with very good advice...Physicians can recommend this book to inquiring patients with a high degree of confidence.-Doody's Reviews...Thoughtfully presented, usefully formatted, and informatively recommended guide for the non-specialist general reader.-The BookwatchInstead of falling into the trap of bombarding the reader with negativity, this [book] instead places great emphasis on how to maintain a positive attitude and live with the condition. It's a 'refreshing change' this is a book for the thinking person wanting a comprehensive and reasonably detailed view of where MS is at the present time a must-have for anyone wanting answers and education about MS.-MS in Focu

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

269 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Nicole Augsback · Rating 5 out of 5]

As far as educational books go, I really appreciated this work. Well written and in a manner that all can understand. Great links to other resources as well.

[Zoom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the causes, disease course, treatment, research and resources for MS.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting history and good factual information. A bit outdated or I'd give it 5 stars.

[Sara Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative but sometimes hard to understand. Learned more about my disease and will pass along to my father so he can also learn some basics.