Managing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis / Randall T. Schapiro.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schapiro, Randall T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple sclerosis--Popular works.

Multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis--Palliative treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 p.)

Edition:

5th ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Medical Pub., c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In clear, understandable language and with helpful illustrations, this book explores every symptom of MS and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for the proper and effective management of each. No symptom is omitted: from spasticity, tremor, weakness, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties. An enlightening overview of the characteristics of MS, a useful glossary of common medical terms, and a list of helpful exercises round out this comprehensive coverage. This extensively revised fifth edition remains the definitive guide to managing the symptoms of MS, but also

Contents:

What is multiple sclerosis

Managing the disease process

Fatigue

Spasticity

Weakness

Tremor and balance

Paroxysmal symptoms

Mobility: putting it all together

Pressure sores

Bladder symptoms

Bowel symptoms

Speech difficulties

Swallowing difficulties

Vision

Pain

Dizziness and vertigo

Numbness, cold feet, and swollen ankles

Cognitive difficulties

Diet and nutrition

Exercise

Sexuality

Adapting to multiple sclerosis.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-198) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-97506-0

9786611975067

1-934559-65-2

OCLC:

476175436