45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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Organized in a friendly, easy-to-read manner, March 31, 2004
This review is from: Multiple Sclerosis Q & A: Reassuring Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (Paperback)
My wife's diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) set me out to learn about this dread condition, and in my search I found this book. Author Beth Ann Hill began suffering the symptoms of MS in 1995, but it wasn't until 10 doctors and four years later that she received her definitive diagnosis. After that, she also did her research on this dread condition, and this book is the fruit of her work.
As MS is a very individualized condition, Ms. Hall begins by sharing her story of her symptoms and adventures with the medical establishment. After that, she presents all of her information in the form of a series of questions and answers. The Q&As are divided into seven chapters: 1) Defining Multiple Sclerosis, 2) History and Statistics, 3) Symptoms, 4) Diagnosis and Medical Tests, 5) Treatment, 6) Family Issues, and 7) Lifestyle Changes.
But, that's not it. The final section of the book is entitled Suggestions, and has articles on What To Do If You Think You Have MS But Haven't Yet Been Diagnosed, Twenty Things To Do if You Have MS, Suggestions For Friends of MS Patients, and Suggestions For the Spouse Or Significant Other Of An MS Patient. And finally there is a list of MS Clinical Facilities that are affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (organized by state), and a glossary of term.
So, if you have reason to believe that you have MS, or have a loved one that you believe has MS, then this is an excellent book for you to get. It has all of its information organized in a friendly, easy-to-read manner that makes it very nice to read. I highly recommend this book to you.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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For anyone having to comes to terms with MS, February 9, 2004
This review is from: Multiple Sclerosis Q & A: Reassuring Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (Paperback)
Author Beth Ann Hill consulted more than ten doctors only to end up enduring misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis -- until she was finally diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Hill is now a determined patient advocate. In Multiple Sclerosis Q & A she offers the reader brief, honest, no-nonsense answers about MS in language and content totally accessible for the non-specialist general readers. Multiple Sclerosis Q & A also offers a list of support groups, clinical facilities, websites, books, and publications that can be used for more information. An excellent introduction to the realities of this troubling disease, Multiple Sclerosis Q & A is very highly recommended for anyone having to comes to terms with MS for themselves or for a loved one.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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The best book on MS., September 21, 2005
This review is from: Multiple Sclerosis Q & A: Reassuring Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (Paperback)
This book is great. My husband is 31 and has had MS for 5yrs. This book answered so many questions we've had but have been afraid to ask. Most importantly, the answers were very reassuring (just as the title says). I would recommend this book to anyone with MS or with a family member with MS. It will make you feel like the world isn't ending after all.
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