| The First Year: Multiple Sclerosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Contributor(s): Blackstone, Margaret (Author), Sadiq, Saud A. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1569242615 ISBN-13: 9781569242612 Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2007 Annotation: - Completely revised and updated: From the first moment of her diagnosis, Margaret Blackstone educated herself on every aspect of MS. As a regular contributor to Inside MS magazine and with regular contact with Dr. Sadiq, director of The Multiple Sclerosis Research and Treatment Center at St. Luke's Hospital, Blackstone has continued to follow the latest research and developments. - The most recent, up-to-date information on MS: MS has been in the news due to controversy over Tysabri. There have also been many reports on the shifting demographics of the illness. Blackstone includes new information on who gets MS, treatments, medications, and trends in research. - MS affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide: Multiple sclerosis is as much a mystery as it is a disease; this chronic and often-disabling condition of the central nervous system affects an estimated 400,000 nationwide. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain) - Health & Fitness | Reference |
| Dewey: 616.834 |
| LCCN: 2007273733 |
| Series: First Year |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.02" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most widely recommended guides to living with multiple sclerosis, now completely revised and updated, including the latest research, the most recent information on treatments (including the news on TysabriÂ(R)), and new tips for managing MS. Multiple sclerosis is as much a mystery as it is a disease, but this chronic and often disabling condition of the central nervous system affects over 400,000 people nationwide. From the moment of her diagnosis in 2000, Margaret Blackstone took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a patient-expert, she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with MS. She provides crucial information about: The most up-to-date treatment options Effective alternative therapies Choosing the right medical team Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers Current medical research Stress management and exercises Extensive online and community resources Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes |