Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies For Dummies Lifestyles Paperback: Amazon.co.uk: David L. Lander, Rosalind Kalb Ph.D., Nancy Holland RN EdD MSCN, Barbara Giesser MD: Books

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Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn’t have to 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.

MS for Dummies gives you easy to access, 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 up to snuff, and how you can protect yourself and your family against the long–term unpredictability of the disease. You′ll learn:

Why some people get MS and others don’t
How to make treatment and lifestyle choices that work for you
What qualities to look for in a neurologist and in the rest of your healthcare team
How to manage fatigue, walking problems, and visual changes
Why the road to diagnosis can be full of twists and turns
How to understand the pros and cons of alternative medicine
Why and how to talk to your kids about MS
How to find stress management strategies that work for you
Your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Complete with listings of valuable resources such as other books, Web sites, and community agencies and organizations that you can tap for information or assistance, MS for Dummies will tell you everything you need to know in order to make educated choices and comfortable decisions about life with MS.

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Get the latest on medications and treatment options

Take charge of your MS and live a full, active, and satisfying life

Need to know more about MS? This friendly, authoritative guide gives you expert advice on making personal treatment choices, managing symptoms, staying healthy, and maximizing your health insurance options — as well as how to deal with relapses and complications so you can keep your life on track.

"When I found out I had MS, other than finally having a label for my problem, I still had no idea what to do with it. . . . Had I had a wonderful book as simple to navigate, yet as comprehensive as Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies, my family and I would have saved a lot of time and aggravation. . . . After reading Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies, you will be much more capable of asking your doctor the right questions, and that makes you an effective component of your own treatment."
—David L. Lander ("Squiggy" from Laverne & Shirley), proud member of the MS community

Discover how to

Get an accurate diagnosis
Assemble your healthcare team
Cope with advanced symptoms
Enjoy family life with MS
Request accommodations at work
Explain MS to others

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Ms for Dummies 22 Aug 2009

By C. M. Taylor

Format:Paperback

I bought this book both as a person who suffers from MS and a fan of the For Dummies books, I found the book very informative. like other Dummies books it can be read cover to cover or just dipped into to research a particular symptom or resource. I would recomend this book anyone with MS or to carers, family and friends who want to improve their understanding of MS.

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Exactly what i was looking for 19 Jan 2010

By Mrs. Vicky Lockett

This is a brilliant book for any one that has ms. Especially good for those that have recently been diagnosed with it. I found this great to give to my friends and family to help them understand ms. Ms wasnt so scary after reading this. A brilliant book that is always there to refer to when a new question comes up.

Excellent Book 8 Jan 2010

By M. J. Hardy

I have recently been diagnosed with MS and bought this book to understand more about my illness. This is an excellent reference source. You can dip in and out of it without having to read from cover to cover, and understand what is happening and things to help with symptoms.
I would highly recommend this book.