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Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have the Answers You Need

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I have had M.S. for about two years. I waslooking for a book to answer specific questions I had. This book did a great job. The format of the book is arranged in the question and answer style. You can look up a question in the index, go to the page identified and get the information without reading the entire book. This is a great advantage in gaining information on specific problems associated with a very complicated disease.

While this book was very informative, it had very outdated information. A separate booklet was sent with this book, to update some of the information, but even this was outdated material. I don't think enough information was given about the various tests that you have to go through, to be diagnosed. Telling a person more about what to expect during these tests, helps to alleviate the patients fears.

Awesome coverage of all the areas from the basics, to employment and insurance issues, to latest research to many other things.

I bought 2 other books along with this. But after reaing this one, I returned the other two books and it made them redundant.

If you need to buy just one book (even if you have the money to buy 10 books on MS), this is the ONLY book you will ever need.

I was diagnosed nearly two years ago, and this book has been a very valuable reference. I keep going back to it again and again as I have questions, and despite other reviewers' comments, I felt it was up to date when I purchased it. Perhaps these comments were based on an older edition? I also found the index to be very user-friendly. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with MS.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INFORMATION BOOK THAT EVERYONE WITH MS SHOULD OWN. VERY INFORMATIVE WITH ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION.

The brand-new third edition of Rosalind Kalb's classic guide, Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need, fully updates medical information with the latest details, covering a range of topics in a handy question-and-answer format which makes it easy to understand MS management. Each chapter also includes a list of references and recommended reading, along with a glossary of terms and resource list, making Multiple Sclerosis an important consumer's handbook with readily-accessible details for concerned non-specialist general readers.

I bought this book for a friend who was recently diagnosed with MS. At that point, neurologists and specialized MS-nurses are constantly all over you. This irritates my friend especially when her questions are not answered quickly and fully. That is where the book comes in. My friend says the book is better than her neurologist and the MS-nurse put together.

Truly everything you need to know. I wish there was a book like this with Canadian information in it, but this one does answer most questions. It is a HEAVY book, and thick. If you are having trouble comprehending things, you might want to start with "Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies" by the same author. Simpler, more white space, same good information.
Oh, and if you are just starting on the MS journey, this book might scare you a bit. The details of advanced MS can lead you into dark passages. Dip in as you need it and don't read it cover to cover....

This book answers most of your questions about MS with short, readable, and reliable answers. Very good indexing and cross referencing to related questions helps to find the right question to ask for the information you want. More expensive than other MS books, but packed with far more content. We use this book all the time in my MS support group.

I've had MS for over 15 years. This is the best, most informative book that I have found. I located at a medical library, checked it out, and could not stop reading it. There is so much information! So many tips and suggestions about things like making your home a safer/easier place to live; how to continue working or how to stop working, how to get help so that you can work from home; talking to your kids, family & friends about your illness; understanding what you are going through; and more!
And it is all easy to read, easy to understand. I wish that it had been written when I was first diagnosed and going through all the problems that I had. It is so helpful!
I bought myself a copy, and since then have met people who cannot afford the book due to medical expenses. So I have been buying them copies - that's how important I think this is!
You have to get this book. It will help your life or the life of someone you know... Whether you have MS, are a caregiver, a friend, in the medical field, a librarian - get it!