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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

269 pages, Kindle Edition

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 A bit outdated or I'd give it 5 stars.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.