The First Year: Multiple Sclerosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed - Softcover
Book 13 of 17: The First Year
Synopsis
One of the most widely recommended guides to living with multiple sclerosis, now completely revised and updated, including the latest research, the most recent information on treatments (including the news on Tysabri®), and new tips for managing MS. Multiple sclerosis is as much a mystery as it is a disease, but this chronic and often disabling condition of the central nervous system affects over 400,000 people nationwide. From the moment of her diagnosis in 2000, Margaret Blackstone took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with MS. She provides crucial information about: The most up-to-date treatment options Effective alternative therapies Choosing the right medical team Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers Current medical research Stress management and exercises Extensive online and community resources Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes
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Review
"[Offers] practical answers at a time of profound fragility." -- Richard Cohen
"[A]n important book for patients and their families. It includes resources for travel, MS Organizations, employment laws, alternative and complementary therapies, and medications."
"Blackstone is an ideal person to write about the first year of living with MS... [she] delivers as truthful but 'don't panic' picture of MS, validating and informing about the facts, the fears, and the nuts and bolts."
"In Margaret Blackstone's gracefully organized journey through the first year of multiple sclerosis, personal stories and important information are seamlessly woven to provide comfort and power to those newly diagnosed. Ms. Blackstone's book offers the best medicine there is: hope through knowledge and positive action." -- Studs Terkel
Book Description
A completely revised and updated second edition of one of the nation's top-selling multiple sclerosis guides. Patient-expert Margaret Blackstone's guide features the latest information on the latest research, new medications (including the ongoing debate about Tysabri), and other recent developments
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