Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming Challenges
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932603476 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 162 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
While an additional 50%, of those diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS, will develop progressive MS within 10 years. Other topics include:Top Ten Questions about Progressive MS Can Progressive MS be Treated? Vocational and Legal Issues A Glimpse into the Future This encouraging and informative book will be a welcome addition to any patient, healthcare professional, or institutional library.". "According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 15% of MS patients are diagnosed with the progressive form of the disease and experience symptoms such as tremor, poor coordination, difficulty walking, and other problems from the start. This concise and practical overview educates patients about diagnosis, disease-modifying therapies, managing difficult symptoms, and coping strategies. It focuses on the newest advances in managing worsening symptoms and offers hope to MS patients facing the future. Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming the Challenges, 2nd Edition is written for people who have been diagnosed with the progressive form of multiple sclerosis
"Multiple Sclerosis can make life seem unlivable. All aspects of health issues are addressed: mental, physical, emotional, and socialThis book is a 'must have' for every person with primary- and secondary-progressive MS. The language is straightforward and does not shy away from difficult topics yet always presents information with the reassurance of realistic hope Both encouraging and informative, this book is a welcomed addition to the education areas of centers, resource rooms, patient libraries and professional offices." --Dorothea Cassidy Pfohl, The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers ("Dorothea Cassidy Pfohl, The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers" 20100503) . Treat yourself to a copy."-- InsideMS"Every person living with or caretaking those with MS and any public or health library catering to patrons with MS nees this handbook It's a 'must' reference for
She is the executive director of the Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Center, past president and now executive director of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. June Halper is a certified adult nurse practitioner who has specialized in multiple sclerosis since 1978. She is a member of the American A
"Good info on MS, really not so much on Progressive." according to Paula Moore. Basic information on MS. I was disappointed that it didn't really cover more on Primary Progressive type of MS. Not a lot of info on that type of MS out anywhere. But the information in this book is good and I would suggest it for anyone looking for basic information on Multiple Sclerosis.. Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis I have learned so much about my newly diagnosed Progressive Multiple Sclerosis that I didn't know before. This book has made me much more optimistic about my future and hopeful for remission or possibly a cure. Dr Coyle is very knowledgeable and her writing very clear and easily understood. Very useful for those with Progres. Good Info CARL E GUDNITZ Much of the same info from her last book but good info for those looking for info from an expert.