Multiple sclerosis : a guide for the newly diagnosed / T. Jock Murray, Carol Saunders, Nancy J. Holland.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murray, T. J.

Contributor:

Saunders, Carol.

Holland, Nancy J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple sclerosis--Popular works.

Multiple sclerosis.

Neurosciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Demos Health, 2012, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis can lead full and productive lives. This fourth edition is current and updated throughout, and includes a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI and multiple sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in developme

Contents:

Cover Page; Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword by Rosalind Kalb; Chapter 1: The History of MS; Before MS Had a Name; Early Cases of Multiple Sclerosis; The Description by Charcot; Early Therapies of Neurological Diseases; Advances in the 20th Century; The Modern Era; The Era of Clinical Trials; The Modern Era of Therapy; Changing Ideas; The Future; Chapter 2: What Is Multiple Sclerosis and How Is It Diagnosed?; What Happens in Attacks of MS?; The Course of Multiple Sclerosis; The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical Examination

HistoryExamination; Tests; Watchful Waiting; The Outcome; Chapter 3: What Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?; Theories About the Cause of MS; Tissue Abnormalities, Infections, and the Environment: Links to an MS Cause?; The Underlying Immune System Problems in MS; The Role of Genetics in MS; What Sets Off the Disease? Possible Environmental Triggers; Demyelination: The Cause of Symptoms; So, What Is the Cause of MS?; Chapter 4: What Treatment Is Available?; Resources; Types of Treatment; Management of Acute Attacks; Treatment of the Underlying Disease; Beta Interferons; Interferon Beta-1b

Interferon Beta 1-aGlatiramer Acetate; Experimental Drugs; Vitamin D; Other Disease-Modifying Agents; Mitoxantrone; Azathioprine; Stem Cell Transplantation; Biomarkers; Management of Symptoms; Weakness; Spasticity; Disturbances of Balance and Gait; Sensory Symptoms; Bladder and Bowel Symptoms; Other Symptoms; Summary; Chapter 5: Unconventional Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis; Definitions; Evidence for the Safety and Effectiveness of Therapies; Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Unconventional Therapies Relevant to MS; Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Marijuana (Cannabis)Chiropractic Medicine; Cooling Therapy; Dental Amalgam Removal; Dietary Supplements; Antioxidants; Cranberry and Other Supplements Used for Urinary Tract Infections; Echinacea and Other "Immune-Stimulating" Supplements; Ginkgo Biloba; St. John's Wort; Valerian; Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin); Vitamin D and Calcium; Diets; The Swank Diet; Supplementation with omega-6 Fatty Acids; Supplementation with omega-3 Fatty Acids; Other Types of Therapy; Feldenkrais; Guided Imagery and Relaxation; Hyperbaric Oxygen; Magnetic Field Therapy (Electromagnetic Therapy); Massage

ReflexologyTai Chi; Yoga; Angioplasty of Neck Veins; Chapter 6: Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis; Should I Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis?; What Should Others Know About Multiple Sclerosis?; Who Can Answer My Questions?; What Can I Learn from Other People Who Have MultipleSclerosis?; When Is Information Not Helpful?; What About My Activities?; What About Exercise?; Can I Overdo It?; How Much Should I Rest?; What About Stress?; Can I Develop Better Coping Skills?; How Can I Maintain a Positive Attitude?; What About My Relationships?

Should I Tell People I Have Multiple Sclerosis?

Notes:

Includes index.

Related Work:

Holland, Nancy J. Multiple sclerosis.

ISBN:

1-61705-134-9

OCLC:

809769184