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Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies

Rosalind Kalb (Author), Barbara Giesser (Author), Kathleen Costello (Author)

9781394300921, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 13 February 2025

400 pages
22.9 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg

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.

Foreword xv

Introduction 1

Part 1: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 5

Chapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 7

Chapter 2: So, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25

Chapter 3: You Have MS — So Now What? 39

Chapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 57

Part 2: Taking Charge of Your MS 73

Chapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 75

Chapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 83

Chapter 7: Managing Symptoms That Impact Sensation 101

Chapter 8: Managing Symptoms That Impact Motor Function 111

Chapter 9: Managing Invisible Symptoms 125

Part 3: Staying Healthy and Feeling Well 165

Chapter 10: Paying Attention to Your Health — It’s Not All about MS 167

Chapter 11: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices 177

Chapter 12: Handling Stress without Giving Up Your Life 189

Part 4: Managing Lifestyle Issues 203

Chapter 13: Presenting Your MS Face to the World 205

Chapter 14: Making MS a Part of the Family 219

Chapter 15: And Baby Makes Three, Four, or More: Planning a Family around Your MS 241

Chapter 16: Parenting: It Wasn’t Easy Before You Had MS! 251

Chapter 17: Coping with Progressive Forms of MS 269

Part 5: Creating Your Safety Nets 287

Chapter 18: Keeping Your Place in the Workforce 289

Chapter 19: Getting a Grip on Insurance 305

Chapter 20: Planning for a Future with MS 319

Part 6: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 21: Ten MS Myths Debunked 335

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Care Partners 341

Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Trouble-Free Travel 347

Glossary 353

Index 365
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