Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis: Guide for Patient, Caregiver, & Family, A [Paperback]

David L. Carroll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 1993

Living Well with MS is a necessary companion for coping with this treacherous and insidious disease. It fills a strong need for a comprehensive book that will both comfort and inform the patient, family, and caregiver.The book carefully addresses the following MS questions and topics:

? What is MS?
? But Is It Really Ms?
? At the Doctor's Office: Diagnosis and Prognosis
? Treatments for MS
? Exercises
? Diet
? Sexual Dysfunction
? Tricks for Dealing with Specific Problems
? Emotional Coping
? Especially for the Caregiver and the Family
? Hope for a Cure

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

More than a half million people in the United States are affected to some degree by the neurological disease multiple sclerosis. Health writer Carroll and neurologist Dorman have authored a compact, highly readable guide for people with MS. Information on diagnosis, psychological coping, the importance of exercise and nutrition, and practical tips for everyday living with MS are presented clearly. The tone is realistic but upbeat, as noted in the title. Comparing favorably to John K. Wolf and others' Mastering Multiple Sclerosis (Academy Bks, 1987. 2d ed.), this book works well as a companion volume. Recommended for all popular health collections.
- Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., N.Y.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1 edition (May 23, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060969806
• ISBN-13: 978-0060969806
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,931,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Balanced Source of Information for Patients & Others, September 9, 1997

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This review is from: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis: Guide for Patient, Caregiver, & Family, A (Paperback)

If a copy of this book could fall from the sky onto the desks of people with possible, probable, or definite MS the minute the first twinge of their disorder occurred, life for people with MS and their friends and doctors would be infinitely improved. This is undoubtedly the most practical book I've read for those affected by MS in any way. Many books about MS try to offer definitive answers where there are none, or poo-poo certain theories of cause or treatment while giving others glowing and incomplete reviews, or take overly optimistic or pessimistic views of living with MS. This book, however, gives a refreshingly balanced discussion of the disease and how to cope with it.

The book begins with concise and compassionately written chapters on what MS is and isn't and what to expect during neurological testing. Information provided ranges from choosing a wheelchair to how to stay out of one. Nutrition, mental health, allopathic and "alternative" treatments, day-to-day living and disclosure to friends and co-workers are among the topics discussed.

The only unfortunate thing about this book is that is was written in 1993, and, since then, many advances in the medical treatment of MS have been made. Still, Living Well with MS has something to offer anyone with an interest in MS