Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

by Nancy J. Holland (Author), T. J. Murray (Author), Stephen C., Ph.D. Reingold (Author) "IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, PHYSICIANS AND pathologists described a chronic neurologic disorder associated with scattered patches of scarring in the central nervous..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"...filled with very good advice... Physicians can recommend this book to inquiring patients with a high degree of confidence." -- Daniel B. Heir, Doodly Publsihing Inc, March 2002

"A 'must-have' title for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with MS-and a good idea for familly members and friends." -- InsideMS, Spring 2002

"Multiple Sclerosis is thoughtfully presented, usefully formatted, and informatively recommended guide for the non-specialist general reader." -- The Book Watch, March 2002

. ... an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about MS. -- Rehabilitation Nursing

... provides sound answers to frequently asked questions ... highly recommended... -- The International MS Journal

Product Description
A new edition of this definitive book on MS. MS affects 250,000-300,000 people in the U.S., with approximately 10,000 new cases each year. Because the average age at onset is 25-35, they must contend with the devastating effects of the disease for 20-50 years. This is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and rapid advances in clinical management, and most people who have multiple sclerosis will be able to lead full and productive lives. Chapters discuss * The nature of multiple sclerosis * The management of the disease * guidelines for dealing with the disease * services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society * list of resources

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Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 2nd edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888799609
• ISBN-13: 978-1888799606
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #660,394 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good overview for newly diagnosed, answers many questions, April 10, 1999

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This review is from: Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (Paperback)

The book is very good in providing the first questions a patient would have. I have read three books on the MS subject and this book I found was very good in answering the initial questions. This book was also the book I used to refer back when I had questions.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date and in-depth, July 10, 2002

By	Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

With my wife's recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I found myself scrambling around, looking for resources. This book is an excellent resource, one that is well worth consulting first! This second edition was published in 2002, and written by three prominent physicians specializing in MS, which means that it is up-to-date and in-depth.

There are nine chapters in this book. Chapter one explains what MS is and how it is diagnosed. Chapter two looks at the potential causes of MS. Chapter three is an excellent look at the treatments currently available. Chapter four contains practical advice on living with MS, while chapter five gives advice on coping with the disease, and chapter six discuses employment issues. Chapter seven is a hope-bringing chapter on current research into MS, while chapter eight discuses clinical trials. And finally, chapter nine is a short discussion on what your Multiple Sclerosis Society can do for you.

As a person caught up in the life of a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, I must say that I found this book to be an excellent resource. I highly recommend this to those newly diagnosed, and to their loved ones.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it. Too little info, April 21, 2003

By A Customer

I bought this book after reading the awesome reviews here. But it has disappointed me. Did not find anything new. Info is all too basic and you can find this by visiting couple of good web sites like WebMD.

I recommend "Multiple Sclerosis - The questions you have and the Answeres you need" instead of this. It has very exhaustive info of all different areas that a person interested in MS should know about.