Managing MS - Petrina, Debbie
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Debbie Petrina walked into her doctor's office in 1980 with strange symptoms. She was only twenty-five years old and terrified of what to expect; it was not until four years later that she was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since then, she has faced a battle in living with the disease; even so, she continues to live and enjoy her life. In this inspiring account, she shares her personal experiences with MS and how she deals with the disease's devastating effects. If you think you might have MS, have been diagnosed with MS, work with MS patients, or have a family member or friend…mehr

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Debbie Petrina walked into her doctor's office in 1980 with strange symptoms. She was only twenty-five years old and terrified of what to expect; it was not until four years later that she was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since then, she has faced a battle in living with the disease; even so, she continues to live and enjoy her life. In this inspiring account, she shares her personal experiences with MS and how she deals with the disease's devastating effects. If you think you might have MS, have been diagnosed with MS, work with MS patients, or have a family member or friend dealing with the disease, Petrina offers help. You'll obtain knowledge and guidance for handling symptoms; deal with the effects of MS on your daily life; manage emotions, depression, and cognitive functions; and approach issues such as long-term disability. Debbie's commonsense approach to dealing with MS cuts through the mounds of information available today and packages it into a practical, easy-to-read resource. Take the fear out of diagnosis and learn how to effectively begin Managing MS.
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During the past four decades that Debbie Petrina lived with MS, she has spoken to thousands of persons affected by MS-in social media, as a trained peer counselor, and as a participant in numerous events for the NMSS, MS community and other institutions. She earned her B.S. in B.A. degree ('76) from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Skills used from her early banking career in finance/research, sales and management have been invaluable as she engaged herself with MS and its community.Debbie published Managing MS in 2011 and established her website www.DebbieMS.com to help others understand and deal with multiple sclerosis. Much has happened and changed as her MS journey continued, inspiring Debbie to write an enhanced, second edition. She has always strived to reduce fears associated with MS through practical knowledge and support. An avid reader, volunteer, and swimmer, Debbie currently resides in Glendale, AZ with her husband Dennis, and dogs Grizzly and Denali. Her ability to effectively manage her MS enables her to maintain independence and enjoy travelling in their accessible RV.