Living with Multiple Sclerosis

A thorough, up to the minute look at medical and practical issues in multiple sclerosis, so that those affected can make informed choices about treatment and lifestyle.

The last few years have witnessed a revolution in our understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS). New treatments have transformed the prospects for many who have this chronic disease and MS is increasingly a manageable disease. This book explains the latest medical thinking on MS. It explores how to ease symptoms such as balance and mobility problems, and how to get the best from medical treatments. The book also suggests self-help techniques and lifestyle changes that may help. Topics include:

types of MS
diagnosis
drug treatment
managing side effects
treating pain and fatigue
bladder, bowel, swallowing and other problems
coping with the mental and emotional burden
diet and MS
complementary and alternative remedies