{"product_id":"multiple-sclerosis-for-dummies-isbn-9781394300921","title":"Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEveryone's MS is different—learn the best way to manage yours\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. \u003ci\u003eMultiple Sclerosis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies. You aren't alone—this compassionate guide includes resources for connecting with the right MS care provider, building a care team, managing your emotions and stress, and getting the support you need. Plus, you'll get tips for making lifestyle choices that help you along your MS path. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover information on the latest diagnostic information, treatments, and symptom management strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn why it's so important to take care of your mental health and emotional wellbeing as you treat your MS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet pointers for talking to MS care providers and your loved ones, advocating for yourself, and making decisions alongside your care team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind trustworthy books, websites, and community resources to expand your knowledge and improve your health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMultiple Sclerosis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a great starting point for anyone facing a new MS diagnosis or looking for updated information. Partners and family members will also learn how to care for themselves while caring for the person they love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: When MS Becomes Part of Your Life 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Meeting MS Face to Face 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: So, What Do I Have? Getting a Diagnosis 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: You Have MS — So Now What? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting the Right Players on Your Healthcare Team 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking Charge of Your MS 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Developing a Plan to Take Charge of Your MS 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Managing the Disease Course and Treating Relapses 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Managing Symptoms That Impact Sensation 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Managing Symptoms That Impact Motor Function 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Managing Invisible Symptoms 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Staying Healthy and Feeling Well 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Paying Attention to Your Health — It’s Not All about MS 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Handling Stress without Giving Up Your Life 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Managing Lifestyle Issues 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Presenting Your MS Face to the World 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making MS a Part of the Family 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: And Baby Makes Three, Four, or More: Planning a Family around Your MS 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Parenting: It Wasn’t Easy Before You Had MS! 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Coping with Progressive Forms of MS 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Creating Your Safety Nets 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Keeping Your Place in the Workforce 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Getting a Grip on Insurance 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Planning for a Future with MS 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten MS Myths Debunked 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips for Care Partners 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips for Trouble-Free Travel 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 365\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosalind Kalb, PhD, CHC,\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical psychologist and lead ­senior programs consultant at Can Do MS, a health and wellness ­organization for those affected by MS. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Giesser, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a neurologist and director of the MS Comprehensive Care Clinic at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Costello, ANP-BC, MSCN,\u003c\/b\u003e is chief operating officer at Can Do MS.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep your life on track with MS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease that poses ­challenges for the whole family. \u003ci\u003eMultiple Sclerosis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your accessible guide to living well with MS. 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