Everyone's MS is different--learn the best way to manage yours Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies. You aren't alone--this compassionate guide includes…mehr
Everyone's MS is different--learn the best way to manage yours Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies. You aren't alone--this compassionate guide includes resources for connecting with the right MS care provider, building a care team, managing your emotions and stress, and getting the support you need. Plus, you'll get tips for making lifestyle choices that help you along your MS path. * Discover information on the latest diagnostic information, treatments, and symptom management strategies * Learn why it's so important to take care of your mental health and emotional wellbeing as you treat your MS * Get pointers for talking to MS care providers and your loved ones, advocating for yourself, and making decisions alongside your care team * Find trustworthy books, websites, and community resources to expand your knowledge and improve your health Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies is a great starting point for anyone facing a new MS diagnosis or looking for updated information. Partners and family members will also learn how to care for themselves while caring for the person they love.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Rosalind Kalb, Ph.D., Barbara Giesser, MD, and Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC, have over 80 years' combined professional experience in working with people living with multiple sclerosis. For each of them, MS was, is, and will be their chosen career.
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Foreword xxi Introduction 1 Part I: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 7 Chapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 9 Chapter 2: So, Doc, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25 Chapter 3: You Have MS - So Now What? 37 Chapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 53 Part II: Taking Charge of Your MS 67 Chapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 69 Chapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 77 Chapter 7: Managing Fatigue, Walking Problems, Visual Changes, and Tremor 99 Chapter 8: Handling Problems with Bladder and Bowel Function, Pain, Speech and Swallowing, and Sex 119 Chapter 9: Getting Your Head around Problems with Mood and Thinking 141 Chapter 10: Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine 157 Part III: Staying Healthy and Feeling Well 171 Chapter 11: Paying Attention to Your Health - It's Not All about MS 173 Chapter 12: Handling Stress without Giving Up Your Life 185 Chapter 13: Coping with Progressive Forms of MS 197 Part IV: Managing Lifestyle Issues 213 Chapter 14: Presenting Your MS Face to the World 215 Chapter 15: Making MS a Part of the Family 227 Chapter 16: And Baby Makes Three, Four, or More: Planning a Family around Your MS 247 Chapter 17: Parenting: It Wasn't Easy Before You Had MS! 257 Part V: Creating Your Safety Nets 273 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Place in the Workforce 275 Chapter 19: Getting a Grip on Insurance 289 Chapter 20: Planning for a Future with MS 303 Part VI: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 21: Ten MS Myths Debunked 317 Chapter 22: Ten Questions about Exciting Leads in MS Research 321 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Trouble-Free Travel 325 Glossary 329 Index 343
Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 7
Chapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 9
Chapter 2: So, Doc, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25
Chapter 3: You Have MS — So Now What? 37
Chapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 53
Part II: Taking Charge of Your MS 67
Chapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 69
Chapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 77
Foreword xxi Introduction 1 Part I: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 7 Chapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 9 Chapter 2: So, Doc, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25 Chapter 3: You Have MS - So Now What? 37 Chapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 53 Part II: Taking Charge of Your MS 67 Chapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 69 Chapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 77 Chapter 7: Managing Fatigue, Walking Problems, Visual Changes, and Tremor 99 Chapter 8: Handling Problems with Bladder and Bowel Function, Pain, Speech and Swallowing, and Sex 119 Chapter 9: Getting Your Head around Problems with Mood and Thinking 141 Chapter 10: Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine 157 Part III: Staying Healthy and Feeling Well 171 Chapter 11: Paying Attention to Your Health - It's Not All about MS 173 Chapter 12: Handling Stress without Giving Up Your Life 185 Chapter 13: Coping with Progressive Forms of MS 197 Part IV: Managing Lifestyle Issues 213 Chapter 14: Presenting Your MS Face to the World 215 Chapter 15: Making MS a Part of the Family 227 Chapter 16: And Baby Makes Three, Four, or More: Planning a Family around Your MS 247 Chapter 17: Parenting: It Wasn't Easy Before You Had MS! 257 Part V: Creating Your Safety Nets 273 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Place in the Workforce 275 Chapter 19: Getting a Grip on Insurance 289 Chapter 20: Planning for a Future with MS 303 Part VI: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 21: Ten MS Myths Debunked 317 Chapter 22: Ten Questions about Exciting Leads in MS Research 321 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Trouble-Free Travel 325 Glossary 329 Index 343
Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 7
Chapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 9
Chapter 2: So, Doc, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25
Chapter 3: You Have MS — So Now What? 37
Chapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 53
Part II: Taking Charge of Your MS 67
Chapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 69
Chapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 77