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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that 400,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with MS. Because MS is a chronic disease, people with this diagnosis will live with the disease for years. MS sufferer Margot Russell and Dr. Allen C. Bowling, a nationally known MS expert, team up to help readers: * Recognize signs and symptoms * Understand the types of MS * Decide on treatment and find the right doctor * Explore alternative therapies * Take charge by creating a management plan * Develop strength and avoid relapse Filled with tips for daily living (like staying cool) and the latest information on new treatments, this reassuring book offers more than medical advice. It gives readers with MS the strength, knowledge, and resources they need so they can live a full, active life! AUTHOR: Margot Russell (Mashpee, MA) was diagnosed with MS in 1998. She wrote and edited When the Road Turns: Inspirational Stories by and about People with MS and edited Life on Cripple Creek by Dean Kramer. Ms. Russell has worked as a news broadcaster, reporter, inspirational speaker, and foundation director. Allen C. Bowling, M.D., Ph.D. (Englewood, CO), is the director of complementary and alternative medicine at the Rocky Mountain MS Center and is a clinical associate professor of neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Bowling has published numerous articles in clinical and basic science journals and is the author or coauthor of three books on MS. He has provided consultation or written publications for many MS and neurological organizations, including the MS International Federation, National MS Society, MS Association of America, MS Foundation, and American Academy of Neurology. He serves on the editorial board of Multiple Sclerosis.

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• Introduction(p. xi)
• Chapter 1 MS: The Nuts and Bolts(p. 1)
• What Is Multiple Sclerosis?(p. 1)
• The Role of the Immune System(p. 2)
• Understanding Plaques(p. 3)
• The Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier(p. 4)
• Suspected Causes of MS(p. 6)
• New Treatments and Choices(p. 10)
• Chapter 2 Signs and Symptoms(p. 13)
• Disease Types in MS(p. 13)
• The Symptoms of MS(p. 15)
• Visual Disturbances(p. 17)
• Sensory Symptoms(p. 19)
• Motor Symptoms(p. 19)
• Fatigue(p. 21)
• Cognitive Symptoms(p. 22)
• Bladder and Bowel Problems(p. 22)
• Less Common Symptoms(p. 23)
• Visible and Invisible MS(p. 24)
• Chapter 3 The Diagnosis Process(p. 26)
• Differential Diagnosis(p. 26)
• Your Medical History(p. 28)
• Neurological Exam(p. 29)
• Imaging Techniques(p. 30)
• Evoked Potentials(p. 33)
• Lumbar Puncture(p. 34)
• Diagnostic Criteria(p. 35)
• The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment(p. 36)
• The Delayed Diagnosis: Now What?(p. 37)
• Chapter 4 Dealing with a Diagnosis(p. 40)
• Lighten the Load(p. 40)
• The Grieving Process(p. 41)
• Make a Plan(p. 45)
• Address Your Fears(p. 46)
• Defining a Positive Outlook(p. 47)
• Reach Out for Support(p. 48)
• Keeping Perspective(p. 49)
• Chapter 5 Creating an MS Management Team(p. 51)
• Finding the Right Doctor and Specialists(p. 51)
• Your Doctor's Credentials(p. 53)
• Routine Care with a Neurologist(p. 55)
• The Team Approach(p. 57)
• Coordinating Your Team(p. 62)
• Comprehensive MS Treatment Centers(p. 64)
• Establish a Relationship with Your Health Care Team(p. 65)
• Chapter 6 The Treatment of MS(p. 67)
• Early Treatment Makes a Difference(p. 67)
• Starting a DMT Before a Definite Diagnosis(p. 68)
• The Disease-Modifying Therapies(p. 69)
• Injectable Immunomodulating Medications(p. 71)
• Infusion Treatments(p. 73)
• The Scoop on Tysabri(p. 76)
• Managing Side Effects(p. 78)
• Treatment Support(p. 81)
• Recognizing Problems with DMTs(p. 83)
• Paying for Treatment(p. 85)
• Chapter 7 The Relapse(p. 89)
• What Is a Relapse?(p. 89)
• Is This the Real Thing?(p. 90)
• What Causes a Relapse?(p. 92)
• How Long Does a Relapse Last?(p. 93)
• Treatment for Relapses(p. 93)
• The Relapse Plan(p. 98)
• Remission(p. 100)
• Chapter 8 Taking Charge(p. 102)
• Understanding the Disease Course(p. 102)
• Creating a Strategic Plan(p. 105)
• Multidisciplinary Care(p. 106)
• Tips for Daily Living(p. 108)
• Resetting Your Pace(p. 110)
• Coping Strategies(p. 112)
• Planning Ahead(p. 115)
• Chapter 9 Managing Symptoms(p. 118)
• Fatigue(p. 118)
• Spasticity(p. 124)
• Ataxia and Tremor(p. 125)
• Bladder Dysfunction(p. 126)
• Bowel Problems(p. 127)
• Visual Changes(p. 128)
• Swallowing and Speech Dysfunction(p. 130)
• Sexual Problems(p. 133)
• Sensory Symptoms and Pain(p. 136)
• A Word about Walking(p. 139)
• Chapter 10 Cognitive Challenges and Mood Changes(p. 142)
• Cognitive Changes(p. 142)
• The Cognitive Evaluation(p. 146)
• Treatment Options(p. 147)
• Toolbox for Cognitive Challenges(p. 148)
• Mood Swings and Emotional Challenges(p. 150)
• Controlling Depression(p. 151)
• Chapter 11 Complementary and Alternative Therapy(p. 155)
• What Is CAM?(p. 155)
• Types of CAM(p. 156)
• Choosing Wisely(p. 157)
• Understanding Studies(p. 159)
• CAM Therapies for MS(p. 160)
• The Spiritual Approach(p. 167)
• Chapter 12 Stress and MS(p. 168)
• The Science Behind Stress(p. 168)
• The Symptoms of Stress(p. 170)
• Identifying Your Stressors(p. 171)
• Creating a Stress-Management Plan(p. 175)
• Putting Your Plan to Use(p. 178)
• Chapter 13 Practicing Wellness(p. 180)
• Physical Wellness(p. 180)
• Exercise(p. 184)
• Just Do It(p. 187)
• Emotional Well-Being(p. 189)
• Living Well with MS(p. 192)
• Barriers to Self Care(p. 193)
• Chapter 14 Mind and Body(p. 195)
• Mind-Body Connection(p. 195)
• Spirituality(p. 196)
• Mind-Body Techniques(p. 199)
• Relaxation Techniques(p. 200)
• Prayer(p. 203)
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)(p. 204)
• Do Mind-Body Techniques Work?(p. 204)
• Chapter 15 MS and Employment(p. 206)
• To Tell or Not to Tell(p. 206)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)(p. 209)
• Choosing Assistive Technology for the Workplace(p. 213)
• Leaving Your Job(p. 215)
• Social Security Disability Insurance(p. 216)
• Chapter 16 Family Life(p. 220)
• Family Issues(p. 220)
• Changing Roles(p. 224)
• Parenting with MS(p. 229)
• Family Trips(p. 232)
• Chapter 17 MS and Real Life(p. 235)
• Pregnancy: Your Questions and Concerns(p. 235)
• MS and Relationships(p. 239)
• Sharing Your Diagnosis(p. 242)
• MS and the Holidays(p. 243)
• Flu Shots and Other Vaccinations(p. 245)
• Beat the Heat(p. 247)
• Chapter 18 The Future with MS(p. 251)
• Oral Therapies(p. 251)
• Therapies for Progressive MS(p. 253)
• The Future of Symptom Relief(p. 254)
• Stem Cell Research(p. 255)
• Blood Test to Diagnose MS(p. 255)
• Statins and MS Research(p. 255)
• Genetic Research(p. 256)
• Remyelination(p. 257)
• Cytokines(p. 257)
• Participating in a Clinical Trial(p. 257)
• Do Your Homework(p. 263)
• Staying One Step Ahead(p. 266)
• Chapter 19 Creating a Support Network(p. 268)
• Reaching Out(p. 268)
• Cultivating Your Support Network(p. 270)
• Friends as Support(p. 271)
• Family as Support(p. 275)
• Support Groups(p. 275)
• Internet Support(p. 277)
• Chapter 20 Advanced MS and the Caregiver's Role(p. 280)
• Treatment for Advanced MS(p. 280)
• Tips on Managing Advanced MS(p. 282)
• Options for Care(p. 286)
• The Caregiver's Role(p. 289)
• Tips for Caregivers(p. 290)
• Appendix A Additional Resources(p. 292)
• Appendix B Glossary(p. 297)
• Index(p. 303)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Allen C. Bowling, M.D., Ph.D., is the Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the Rocky Mountain MS Center and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center