45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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Organized in a friendly, easy-to-read manner, March 31, 2004
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
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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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Good starter book, February 3, 2006
I really enjoyed this book. I am newly diagnosed and had alot of unanswered questions that I didn't know who to ask about. I did the main research in the internet, but that just gave me the bascis. This book gave me all the answers to all the questions I had and the questions I didn't even think about.
It was very easy to read. (I finished it in 1 1/2 days, that's how good it is) and very straight to the point. My mother is now reading it to better understand my new diagnosis and the rest of my family are as well. A def. MUST for all new to this diease. Good luck to all in the same battle and STAY POSITIVE!! :-)
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