Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis the at your fingertips guide is packed full of sensible advice that is easy to act upon. It gives you up-to-date and medically accurate information on a whole range of topics. From diagnosis and treatment to management and self-help, including mobility, feelings, sexual relationships and much more. The expert authors address the physical and emotional upheaval that MS brings on, discussing its impact on the whole family, offering positive help and advice. There is specific information on topics such as driving, holidays, employment, managing a family, sexual relationships and other peoples attitudes. |
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Contents
1 What is multiple sclerosis MS? | 1 |
2 Types and course of MS | 15 |
3 Genetic and environmental factors in MS | 25 |
4 Diagnosis of MS | 39 |
5 Symptoms of MS | 60 |
6 Relapses | 65 |
7 Principles of management in MS | 75 |
8 Conventional diseasemodifying drugs used in MS | 83 |
15 Mobility including driving balance and tremor | 185 |
16 Speech problems swallowing difficulties and diet | 204 |
17 Problems with eyesight and hearing | 215 |
18 Sexual function | 219 |
19 Pregnancy and childbirth | 229 |
20 Living with MS | 236 |
21 You and your family | 252 |
22 Other relationships | 266 |
9 New diseasemodifying treatments used in MS | 110 |
10 Research | 124 |
11 Complementary therapies and MS | 142 |
12 Bladder and bowels | 152 |
13 Pain sensations cramps and spasticity | 160 |
14 Fatigue cognition and mood | 174 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Multiple Sclerosis Answers at your fingertips |
| Contributor | David Rog |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Class Publishing Ltd, 2009 |
| ISBN | 185959218X, 9781859592182 |
| Length | 324 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |