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Voices of Multiple Sclerosis
This book opens with a chapter explaining the Healing Project, a physician's chapter on MS basics, and a celebrity (Teri Garr) punch up.It ends with a list of go-to organizations and institutions for MS information, treatment, support.
In between is heart, all heart.Two thirds of the essays are written by MS patients, the rest by family members.The essays don't silence the voices of pain and problems any of them have with the disease, their jobs, families, or physicians.We hear that.But louder, clearer, are their songs of solutions.And--there's not a sweet Pollyanna among them.These folks are belting it out, full of rhythm and life.What an intrepid lot!What a great book to read to lift your spirits.
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Univ. of Minneapolis, MN. Consumer text explores every symptom of multiple sclerosis and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for the management of each. Also includes a glossary of common medical terms and an overview of the characteristics of MS. Halftone illustrations. DNLM: Multiple Sclerosis--therapy. ... Read more

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Multiple Sclerosis books
Have MS for over 20 years and the author provides practical advice and words of wisdom for dealing with MS symptoms,

Good buying
The book on Multiple Sclerosis is brilliant and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to Know about the condition. Imelda.

Excellent choice
This book is very informative for my needs. I am very glad I purchased it.

great book, everyone with MS should own it!!
I bought this book because my MS has been acting up quite a bit.I found the book very informative and useful.I had some things going on with me and I wasn't sure if it was MS related.I checked out swollen ankles and my answer was there with tips on what do to.It saved me a trip to my doctor's office and time off work.

excellent resource!
how can anyone add to the previous review?this book is an excellent resource.it seems to be written, not so much for the clinician, but for those who suffer from ms.however, i agree with the previous reviewer, it could be improved, perhaps, by being more practical or in-touch with the experiences of the m.s. patient or caregiver.much of the management recommendations involve medications, which you may wish to discuss with your *ms specialist*.dr. schapiro offers some very practical suggestions for dealing with symptoms and coping.as new symptoms crop up, i first pick up this book.i, usually, augment it with visiting good web pages.definitely worth the price, used. ... Read more

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This book focuses on clinical research on Multiple Sclerosis during the nineteen fifties and then begins with biological research on this disease beginning at UCSF in l960 followed by the authoris unique experiences in trying to solve this puzzling problem beginning not just as a clinician having dealt with hundreds of cases but also as a delegate on MS conference around the world from l977 to l994. It challeges current thinking, specifically, that MS is an auto immune disease that continues through 2006. The author submits that it is not by virtue of intuitive reasoning. ... Read more

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There is a relatively high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), especially dietary supplements, among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Health professionals with CAM information can improve the quality of patient care by guiding patients away from possibly harmful therapies and, if appropriate, towards low-risk, possibly effective therapies.

Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis is meant to be referred to when people with MS ask a question about a particular dietary supplement. Supplements are arranged in alphabetical order under the most commonly used name. In addition, the index contains a listing of these common names as well as less common names that may be encountered. The main information about the supplements is written in a concise summary form that usually discusses only the MS relevance of the supplement.

The supplements selected for inclusion are those with specific MS relevance, such as those that are known to be used by people with MS, have claimed efficacy for slowing disease progression or relieving MS symptoms, interact with drugs commonly used to treat MS, and potentially worsen MS or its symptoms. Also, supplements are reviewed that are popular in the general population or are known to have serious adverse effects. ... Read more

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Bad intention & Questionable Credibility
Dear MS-er:
If you expect this book to present a "Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program" that can help you with your disease (As could be implied by the authers' profissional field), then you are mistaken. If you are looking for "Dietry Supplements" (As could be implied by the title of this book) then look else where.

If you need to read such silly claims like"Excessive Vitamin E can increase risk of bleeding" ( may I ask if this has been clinciallyproven? huh), then buy this book and enjoy.

This book makes me wonder, if it was written with the intention to help MS suffes or was intended to favor beta-Interferon manufacturers over alternative Medicin?

False claims in the book makes the authers' credibility questionalble.

A POSITIVE, yet challenging,approach in handling the subject would be listing those supplements that can benifit MS suffers instead of a list to warn about.

Logically, a satement like "No clinical proof that X supplement have any impact on MS" - does NOT imply that X spplement has NO impact on MS but rather it means that NO clinical trials were conducted to prove its effectiveness.

Surprisingly enough, TWO of the most exciting herbs, backed up with clinical experiemens -proven to positively impact MS (Turmeric -resommended by Dr. Weil- , Polypodium Leucontomos ).

More funny thing about this book is that it considers "Turmeric" which is an Indian food spices to be equivelant to "GOLDENSEAL"!!!!! and warns against its sedative impact!!! by the way, it doesnt mention Polypodium!!!

If I would comment on all rubbish claims in this book, I could endup with another book of its size or even more!

Take Care

Jampacked with lots and lots of essential information those of us with MS need
WOW!I now no longer feel like I'm fumbling around in the dark about dietary suppplements and MS!Dr. Bowling thoroughly and objectively examines supplements and their effects on MS!How empowering it is to know that certain supplements have the side effect of nausea, which is my most frequent and bothersome MS sypmtom and the one thing I simply can't cope with.

No more Evening Primrose Oil for me!I've replaced it with Flaxseed Oil, which does basically the same thing, but unlike Evening Primrose Oil does not have nausea as a side effect!

I would gladly trade more physical disability if I just could find a way to do something about the nausea!

And even more important information, supplements that stimulate the immune system.Also of importance is the information on which supplements can cause liver damage, particularly important for those of us who are on one of the interferons!

With Dr. Bowling's excellent book in hand I am adding herbal supplements to my regimin, and I do notice a measurable improvement in my overall condition!

However, as all us MS'rs know, our lovely little disease has a tendency to go through periods when it kicks our butts less than at other times, and with that knowledge, I'll do an update on this review towards the end of this year.

Obviously, highly reccomended to anyone with MS!I'd pretty much put this in the category of a must-read book for my Sisters and Brothers with MS.

Doesn't having MS absolutely STINK?????

10/19/05As promised, I'm updating this review.Well, so far the improvement is continuing.Actually, I think it's a combination of several different things.I feel that the fact that I workout 4 to 6 times a week is also very beneficial!So this book still rates a 5+ with me! ... Read more

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Multiple Sclerosis 3 emphasizes the latest in the pharmacologic treatment of this incurable inflammatory demyelinating disorder. Primary editors Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, and Reinhard Hohlfeld, MD, with the aid of all new contributors, present a complete and current reference on multiple sclerosis that includes discussions of such hot topics as Biomarkers, Genomics, and Surrogate Outcomes in MS; Pediatric MS; Transverse Myelitis; Attack Therapies in MS; Current Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategies in MS; Management of Aggressive MS; Symptomatic Therapies in MS; Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; and Strategies to Promote Neuroprotection and Repair. Distinguish between MS and other similar demyelinating disorders and know the best and most aggressive methods of treatment. This title in the Blue Books of Neurology series is exactly what you need to treat the disease and its relapses.

• Covers the latest clinical advances and relevant discussions-Biomarkers, Genomics, and Surrogate Outcomes in MS; Pediatric MS; Transverse Myelitis; Attack Therapies in MS; Current Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategies in MS; Management of Aggressive MS; Symptomatic Therapies in MS; Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; and Strategies to Promote Neuroprotection and Repair-to bring you up to date and keep your practice state-of-the-art.
  
• Features a greater emphasis on practical management to help you determine the type of multiple sclerosis and the best course of therapy.
  
• Focuses on pharmaceutical therapies so you know the best and most aggressive methods and which drugs to use for treatment.
  
• Includes extensive information on differential diagnosis so that you can clearly distinguish between multiple sclerosis and other similar demyelinating disorders.
  
• Presents expert new editors and experienced contributing authors for the most current and relevant practice information.
  
• Emphasizes the pharmacologic management of patients with multiple sclerosis to address treating the actual disease and its relapses as well as treating the symptoms.

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One-fifth of the population, 50 million Americans, suffer from autoimmune disease. Prevalence is rising at an alarming rate, having doubled within the past four years.

Are you or your children at risk?

Is there anything you can do to protect yourself and your family?

If you've already been diagnosed, does scientific research validate recovery based on dietary changes?

Linda Land sought answers to these questions because of growing concern for the health of her own children. In 1980, Linda’s husband, Dr. Rich Land, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. A gift of information helped Rich recover, and he remains in remission nearly 30 years later. Because of genetic susceptibility, Linda wanted to know if anything could protect their children from autoimmune disease. After completing an extensive quest for knowledge, she felt the enormous responsibility to share her discoveries.

Through The Gift of Remission, Linda reveals her family’s personal battle with autoimmune disease and the synchronistic guidance that took them from survival mode to thriving again. She also connects her husband’s victorious recovery to cutting-edge scientific research that explains why he recovered.

Prevention and recovery are possible.

This small gift shows you how.


“I was immediately drawn to the message of hope and optimism Linda had so carefully crafted in this uplifting and wonderful story of trial, tribulation, and eventual triumph over this crippling and fatal disease… Linda and others like her have found a dietary solution to the disease, and an emerging body of scientific evidence suggests that they were right all along.”

From the Foreword by Dr. Loren Cordain, Colorado State University renowned author and researcher ... Read more

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A HUGE help!
This book is a great first step towards understanding how diet may be related to autoimmune diseases.The story is really uplifting and gives me a lot of hope.Plus, the advice about dietary changes is a must read!!I had no idea that my diet might be hindering my recovery.I figure it's worth a shot, especially after I read about Linda's husband and others who have found success by combining dietary changes and other non-traditional therapies with their physician's recommendations.I highly recommend this book to anyone suffering with an autoimmune disease. THANK YOU for writing it Linda!

A Motivational Must Read
I just read the book last night!It only took me 2 hrs. I was so completely enthralled in every word, I even re-read some passages.I feel privileged and honored to have had the opportunity to read this masterpiece.Although I already knew about the trials and tribulations of my dear Uncle with MS and my Aunt who supported everyone along the way, I was truly enlightened by the recollection of it all, especially the power behind the positive outlook.What a splendid miracle, and yes I believe it is!Anyone looking for a motivating script to promote hope while facing a debilitating disease, must take the time to read The Gift of Remission:A Journey Into Multiple Sclerosis and Back Again! ... Read more

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Essential for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families, thisbook is filled with tips, techniques and shortcuts learned from personalexperience. The author offers guidelines and labor-saving tips thatsufferers need to know, including how to conserve energy, how to do more ofthe things you want, and how to work smarter and achieve independence.Empowering, honest and down-to-earth, this book helps people with MS livelife to the fullest. ... Read more

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Nothing I didn't already know...
This book is probably a good read for something newly diagnosed with MS.I was diagnosed 9 years ago and have learned a lot of these "tips" on my own.I'm glad I bought it "used".

Very Helpful, But...
This is a very helpful book, however, it should probably be read primarily by those with progressive or those in the later stages of MS. I will say though that this book is very thoughtfully written with the feelings of thereader in mind. Mrs. Schwarz writes as if she is talking to you directly,kind of like she is in the room with you. I myself have been recentlydiagnosed with MS, but I am not yet so far gone that this particular bookis necessary. But if I do get worse I will be glad I have it :-) ... Read more

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great introduction!
this book is an excellent introduction to the topic of m.s.it provides a nice summary of ms, diagnosis, cause, treatment, coping, employment issues, treatment / research.the glossary at the end is nice to look up basic questions.the suggested readings and resources at the end of the book are also very helpful.my neuorologist gave this to me to read at the time of diagnosis (after i had already read two dozen books on the topic).my wife found this book helpful.i think that this is an excellent book to purchase, used, if you can find it.there are some books available that provide much broader and deeper coverage, but this fills a niche and is well written. recommended as a good introduction.

Quick, informative read for those who need to know...
I am still undergoing the trauma of being diagnosed. I am in the situation I am sure many of those with MS all go through, some doctors positive I have MS, some not so sure, going through all the testing for it and have some come back positive and some come back negative (for now at least). It's a very frustrating position to be in, not just for the person directly involved, but for the family to be in.

As I spent 4 years in med school for Neuroscience, you would think I would know everything, but not so. The area is so large now, that they just barely touch on MS, and then more on the advanced stages and dementia possibilities in it (don't jump to conclusions...I am not positive MS causes dementia, just they speculate with no absolute proof). So when this possibility hit me within the last year of agonizing pins-and-needles sensations first in feet and then going up to my hands, I was desperate for information.

This is a pretty good book. The authors know what they are talking about. They don't talk 'down' to the readers, they try to meet their needs for specific information on specific problems, give answers or places to go for answers. One thing I needed was to be able to show my husband some of this information that coincided with what I was telling him. MS is not a very visible disease at it's onset unless it is acute. It's hard to show your family you are in pain when there is nothing to see. Now when I start falling in front of them for no reason...then they start paying attention.

Sometimes people have to go to books and Internet to get answers because their blasted physicians aren't forthcoming and too often they are so busy shuttling patients in and out that door in order to make money, they forget the patient as an individual. One thing to stress, this book doesn't have all the answers, and everyone who undergoes MS has different symptomologies so they cannot possibly cover everything. But this book is a good place to start.

Karen Sadler,
Science Education,
University of Pittsburgh

Not worth it. Too little info
I bought this book after reading the awesome reviews here. But it has disappointed me. Did not find anything new. Info is all too basic and you can find this by visiting couple of good web sites like WebMD.

I recommend "Multiple Sclerosis - The questions you have and the Answeres you need" instead of this. It has very exhaustive info of all different areas that a person interested in MS should know about.

Up-to-date and in-depth
With my wife's recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I found myself scrambling around, looking for resources. This book is an excellent resource, one that is well worth consulting first! This second edition was published in 2002, and written by three prominent physicians specializing in MS, which means that it is up-to-date and in-depth.

There are nine chapters in this book. Chapter one explains what MS is and how it is diagnosed. Chapter two looks at the potential causes of MS. Chapter three is an excellent look at the treatments currently available. Chapter four contains practical advice on living with MS, while chapter five gives advice on coping with the disease, and chapter six discuses employment issues. Chapter seven is a hope-bringing chapter on current research into MS, while chapter eight discuses clinical trials. And finally, chapter nine is a short discussion on what your Multiple Sclerosis Society can do for you.

As a person caught up in the life of a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, I must say that I found this book to be an excellent resource. I highly recommend this to those newly diagnosed, and to their loved ones.

Chapters spotlight new advances in clinical management
Now available in a newly revised and updated second edition, Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide For The Newly Diagnosed is a book collaboratively written by National Multiple Sclerosis Society vice presidents Dr. Nancy J. Holland (Clinical Programs), Dr. Stephen C. Reingold (Research Programs), and Dr. T. Jock Murray (head of the MS Clinic, Dalhousie University, Halifax) and specifically designed for those who have just learned that they have MS, -- as well as their family and friends. Chapters spotlight new advances in clinical management that help people with MS lead better and more productive lives than ever before. Chapters also give a plain overview in layman's language of the cause of multiple sclerosis, coping with the disease's effects, employment issues and much more. MultipleSclerosis is amost thoughtful presented, usefully formatted, and informatively recommended guide for the non-specialist general reader. ... Read more

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Companion to Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, c1997, also by Halper. Covers the disease, advanced practice requirements for nurses, and advanced symptom management. The Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Care Plan is included. For professionals working in all settings. Softcover. DNLM: Multiple Sclerosis--nursing. ... Read more

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Because MS affects men and women in their most productive time of life, it is often viewed as a devastating illness that can rarely be treated. While the efficacy of specific treatments may remain in dispute, there are many measures available that can significantly improve the comfort and quality of life of patients with MS. This illustrated pocketbook presents an easily accessible summary of key issues relating to diagnosing multiple sclerosis and managing patients at different stages of the disease. Designed as a practical reference for clinicians, it features concise, expert text and provides a richly illustrated guide to diagnosis and treatment. ... Read more

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One of five children of Czech immigrants, George Jelinek was educated at Scotch College in Perth, before studying medicine at the University of Western Australia. While at school, his mother developed multiple sclerosis, and by the time he had qualified in medicine she was wheelchair bound. A few years later she took her own life, such was her suffering. George Jelinek specialised in Emergency Medicine, winning the prize in the first specialist examinations in that field in Australasia in 1986. A stellar career followed: President of the Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine, Editor of Emergency Medicine, and then, in 1996, inaugural Professor in Emergency Medicine in Australasia. But at the age of 45, two years into that job, he too was diagnosed with MS. Professor Jelinek accepted the disease as a challenge, searching the medical literature and modifying his own life according to the findings: support for new, disease-modifying drugs, and sound evidence that dietary modifications and sunlight may help in controlling MS. More than a medical challenge, the disease has also led Professor Jelinek to re-assess his life, relationships and spirituality.The insights he gained, together with the dietary and lifestyle changes he prescribes, will be of benefit to thousands of people with MS and many other chronic conditions. ... Read more

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AWESOME
In your life, you will never encounter another 180 pages so densely packed with so much useful information as this incredible little book.(and that's not even counting all the weblinks!)

Take it slow.It's a lot of information

But you will never read anything better.

[...]

Thank you, Dr. J.You're generosity is breathtaking.There's a good reason good doctors have so much respect.

You earn it.

ps - don't fret about the book being sold out - a new edition is coming out very soon!

an inspiring incredible book that gives much hope
This book is breathtaking. Multiple Sclerosis hits people between 20-40 years of age (usually) and women at 3 times the rate of men.The prevailing view is it's bad news, progressive, and drugs have limited success - a "go make yourself comfortable" medical view.Professor Jelinek of Western Australia however, a medical specialist and teacher, argues against such limited wisdom.George has MS - and his mother suicided from MS.His world fell apart when he was diagnosed.He took time off, read all 19,000 medical articles published at the time, and found an article in one of the world's top medical journals so stunning, simple and crucial, that he drilled down, developed and brought the research up to date - and (altruistically and honouring his mother) produced a readable yet at the same time erudite book showing lifestyle changes, in particular diet and sufficient vitamin D, have profound effects on the course of the disease.It is, in my opinion, a superb book to be read by anyone with MS.

a life saver!
This book gave me hope that I could stop being a victim to MS.He supports his research well, writes clearly and convincingly.The only trouble is I don't know whether my ms was going to be fairly benign anyway or it has become so by following his recommendations.Either way -I don't care! He has given me the facts and optimism for the future.I think this book should be read by everyone who has the disease or has a family member with it.I haven't read anything nearly as useful as this book.I fully recommend it.

Should be handed out with diagnosis
Dr. Jelinik presents a comprehensive summary of conventional and alternative treatment to MS.Excellent resource explaining benefits of diet, positive attitude, modern medicine, etc.Overall, the best MS book I have read to date. ... Read more

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This book reviews the main neurobiological, neurophysiological, MRI and clinical features of the early phases of MS. Mechanisms of irreversible axonal damage and the role played by the interaction between glial and axons are highlighted. Contrary to what was thought for a long time the sufficient availability of oligodendrocyte precursor cells to promote remyelination in acute lesions has been demonstrated now. For not understood reasons, remyelination process fails or does not start in many cases, particularly, in the chronic process of the disease. These findings express the importance of the milieu changes induced by inflammatory process in limiting remyelination. Pathological studies demonstrate that in MS destructive processes may be followed by recovering phases in such a way that myelin may be morphologically and functionally reconstructed. This all brings the rationale of early treatments and the results of clinical trials in early MS to the fore as one of the most important questions today. ... Read more

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2.5 million people worldwide and 400,000 Americans suffer from the chronic disease Multiple Sclerosis. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice, such as how to maintain a healthy marriage when one partner is suffering. This sourcebook answers major questions about the disease. Who gets MS? What are its symptoms? What are its effects on the bodies and minds of people afflicted? How does one plan for the future after a diagnosis? From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS, and to their families and friends.

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis is a resource for basic MS information and for the current, hopeful research outlook for MS patients. ... Read more

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Scholarly
This book is well written and helpful to really understand the science behind MS.It has the latest research facts and logically examines the complex nature of the disease.Dr. Stauffer obviously knows her stuff and the fact that a sibling of hers faces this illness surely brings a fresh perspective to the work.I highly reccomend this work to any who want to really understand MS and the best medicine available to combat it. ... Read more

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When people hear a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, their reactions range from denial to confusion to all-out panic. Mary Monaghan Sypawka was diagnosed with MS in 1993, when no medications were available. Due to the lack of information about fighting the disease, Sypawka went on a personal journey to find out as much as she could. In In My Shoes, she graciously and realistically shares what she has learned.

There are many elements of MS that people “don’t talk about.” Sypawka tackles those aspects with grace and humor. She openly discusses her medicine injections, difficulties with public places, and her relationship with her husband. She lays it all out in the hopes of helping others get and stay smart about MS.

Packed with information about medications, resources, doctor visits, and adapting home and work environments to fit MS needs, this simple, uplifting guide does away with clinical, complex jargon and explains MS in a way everyone can understand. Whether you have been diagnosed or you know someone who has MS, In My Shoes is a must-have aid to understanding, treating, and coping with the disease.

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HUGE disappointment
Wow...what a disappointment this "book" was.I put the word book in quotation marks because, based on the title, I expected an actual story/complete narrative.Instead, it is more like a long pamphlet on certain topics; meaning that personal subjects are touched upon, references to them stop and then they might come back up again a few "chapters" later.Part way through I actually checked to see if there was a real publisher because I thought it might have been self-published.The best part for me was arguably the quotation by Dr. Seuss in the beginning under Words I try to live by: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."I am actually going to try to donate this to a local library because 1) I tried to find a copy and there wasn't one in the entire state of California and as a library supporter, this seems wrong and 2) because it's so unhelpful to someone living with MS (particularly if someone were very newly diagnosed), I don't want anyone else to spend their money on it.

NOW, having said all that, as someone living with MS (I was diagnosed in 2005), my heart goes out to Mary Monaghan Sypawka.I was fortunate enough to receive my diagnosis after disease-modifying drugs had been on the market over the decade and am more or less holding steady with fatigue and tingling/numbness as ongoing symptoms.I wish her only the best and, honestly, the part that spoke to me the most was as she spoke about her new normal on disability and being able to stop when she's tired, get regular exercise, and sleep as much as she needs.I felt a combination of fortunate that not being able to work is a long way off for me and, frankly, a tinge of jealously.Part of why I purchased the book was giving thought to telling my own and I hope that telling her story brought her peace.

A Friend's Take on MS
As a friend to someone with MS I was never quite sure how to react when we were in different situations.This book showed me what it must be like to have MS from her point of view.It opened my eyes and I now have a better understanding of my friend's life.

In my shoes
My order was processed promptly and I received it quickly.No problems. I was a little disappointed in the book itself. Everything in it was pretty much what I already knew but that is not Amazons fault. Thank you, Marla

A fitness professional's perspetive
As a fitness professional who works with several people who have MS this book gave me great insight as to what their personal challenges are.It helped me relate to them on a different level.I feel that I am now better prepared to work with my clients and understand their needs.It was a delightful book that used humor to show me what it would be like to walk in the shoes of someone with MS. ... Read more

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the United States. In addition to the physical challenges it poses, MS can have negative emotional effects. Depression, anxiety and stress are common among patients with MS.

This therapist guide provides instruction for delivering treatment to individuals with MS who are experiencing stress and depressed mood. The stress and mood management program described has been developed over more than ten years of research and clinical trials. The treatment is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and is divided into two parts. Part I incorporates standard behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring techniques while Part II consists of optional modules designed to address specific problems that are common among MS patients.These include problems in social functioning and management of symptoms like fatigue, pain and cognitive impairment. A module on self-injection anxiety is a unique feature of the program that has proven to help patients overcome their fear of self-administering prescribed injectable medications.

Step-by-step instructions for administering therapy are provided in this book in a user-friendly format, along with information on assessment. Complete with sample dialogues, at-home assignments, and lists of materials needed, this comprehensive guide includes all the tools necessary for facilitating effective treatment. ... Read more

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Recent developments in basic and applied science have led to better understanding of disease mechanisms and more efficient therapies for multiple sclerosis. The most effective way of managing these patients is through a carefully planned neurorehabilitation programme. The main aims are to reduce disability and handicap and improve functions through effective training, stimulating activity and social participation. As the first text on recovery of function and neurorehabilitation in MS, this book focuses on mechanisms of recovery, application of neuroplasticity to therapeutic interventions, and determination of the efficiency of these interventions. Basic principles of neurorehabilitation in MS are described, as well as techniques for treating specific syndromes which may occur in MS. Written and edited by leading clinicians and researchers, the book achieves an excellent balance between basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical rehabilitation. An essential resource for clinicians and therapists treating patients with multiple sclerosis, neurophysiologists, and health care advisors. ... Read more

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“I have written this, more than 40,000 words, with one finger in just over a month.It has flowed out of me so fast, I can only conclude that I needed to tell my story.”New Zealander Diana Neutze was in her late 20s, living in London with her husband and young son, when she discovered that she had multiple sclerosis.More than three decades later, wheelchair-bound and largely confined to her Christchurch home, she has told her remarkable story.Fiercely independent and passionately determined, she has fought the illness with every psychological and spiritual weapon in her armory.Unflinchingly honest, deeply moving, often humorous, As For Tomorrow, I Cannot Say is a tribute to the power of the human spirit. ... Read more

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A Different Approach to MS
Diana Neutze has written what almost seems like several pages from her journal. Her writing is very personal and also very literary, which is natural considering her background as a college tutor and teacher. The inclusion of her poetry and quotes from other writers I found a little over my head--and I am an occasional reader of classics, although not poetry--but maybe that is due to my own version of the MonSter?

I enjoyed reading about life in New Zealand, and also about the treatment and attitudes about MS in the "early days" of the 1960's and 70's before the advances we ms-ers are "enjoying" now.

Diana's ideas about her own treatment I found thought-provoking, i.e. am I on too much medication or the wrong ones?Her dedication to exercise and yoga is yet another reminder to get out of my comfortable recliner and move!

I am glad I added this to my library and intend to recommend it to other ms-ers.

What a life
This was a straightforward accounting of an amazingly difficult journey undertaken with amazing grace. It underscores how much being "happy" is a choice and not relevant to our external circumstances at all.

A Beauty of a Book
What a wonderful spirt Diana Neutze has.Everytime I feel down about my own struggles with MS I re-read her positive, uplifting little book.She's got a fighting spirit and is full of life; she just rubs off on you.

Magnificently done!!!!!!!!!!!
This book inspired me to the core, truly encapsulating the power of the the human spirit and the choice of survival. It is beautifully and lucidly written, with huge amounts of humor and wit and courage. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those that have had life changing obstacles to grasp and the choice to move graciously forward.I amtruly grateful to her insights into a life of severe disability.It help me understand my own mothers' disability just a little better.Thank You, Diana!

the thing about life is that nobody has ever survived it...
As a person with a physical disability that pales in comparison to MS, I can say that taking things for granted seems to be universal until an equalizer of this magnitude appears.Theres a certain point you reach in this story that bears testament to the fact she doesnt pull any punches in deaths shadow...bottom line:support the author, buy the book, pay extra for faster shipping, read it in an evening, and encourage everyone you care about to do the same.Its worth the investment. ... Read more

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(Institute of Medicine) A review of current knowledge on all aspects of multiple sclerosis. Focuses on three main areas of research: research strategies of the greatest possible benefit to the understanding of MS, how people adapt to MS and the research to improve their lives, and management of disease symptoms. DNLM: Multiple Sclerosis--therapy. ... Read more

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Product contains important information on the diagnosis, classification,and management of multiple sclerosis.* Signs, symptoms, and characteristic neurologic findings in MS* MS Classification* Important differential diagnosis information* Diagnostic workup information including evoked responses, antibody tests,cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and imaging studies (CT, MRI, etc)* The 2005 revised McDonald diagnostic criteria for diagnosing MS* MS symptom measuring scales and scores such as the Ashworth spasticityscale, the Kurtzke disability status scale, and more* Management information based on MS type* Drug administration information for the treatment of MS and its relatedsymptoms* A Snellen Eye chart to test visual acuity ... Read more

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It started with a stumble here or there. It was no big deal. I wasn’t the most graceful child anyway. Slurring my words - that was a big deal.

Of course there was one doctor. One doctor led to another,and yet another. They couldn’t tell me what was wrong. DidI have a slight stroke in my sleep? Was it lupus? Maybe itwas lime disease. No, no and no.

Three doctors didn’t know what was wrong. The fourth doctor, Dr. Louis Pearlstein, he knew.

"Wendy," he said. "You have multiple sclerosis."

I looked at him as if he were talking to someone else. There had to be another Wendy sitting in the office. He wasn’t talking to me. He couldn’t be.

I don’t remember much about that day or that conversation. While the doctor talked I felt like I was in a Charlie Brown cartoon listening to the teacher, "Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah." Sure, I heard every word he said, but I definitely didn’t understand a single one of them.

I do remember feeling empty and alone. It’s a feeling that came to visit and never left. That day, my entire world collapsed around me. From my limited knowledge of the disease, I knew was destined to become a prisoner in my own body. I was going to become the object of everyone’s sorrow. Though I had their love, I would also have their pity. I didn't want to be pitied.

Multiple sclerosis. Those are two very powerful words. Say them out loud. See, they don’t hold any power when you say them. Their power comes the minute you’re diagnosed. Almost like cancer or HIV. Those are powerful words, too.

That was four years ago and hundreds of doctor’s appointments later. Turns out I was the Wendy the doctor was talking to that day. Fortunately, I'm not the Wendy that left the doctor's office. That Wendy didn't have any fight in her.

I really don’t know when this feeling came over me. One day I woke up tired of feeling alone and depressed. I knew that there were people out there who were feeling the same things. I wasn’t alone, and I didn’t want anyone else thinking they were too. We’re all on a different, unique journey with MS, but all-in-all, we‘re still in this together.

Don’t get me wrong. I‘m not living in a dream world. I have days where the pain is more than I can take. I have the type of MS that they call "relapsing remitting". From what I’ve been told, the last MRI shows no new lesions, that’s what they call ‘remission’. If some MRI says that I’m in remission for the time being, why doesn’t it feel that way? Everyday that I feel as though I am not in remission seems to take me further and further away from it. Sometimes I want to quit fighting. I want to stop taking my medicines and die. I have those days, but I try not to stay in that frame of mind.

At 39, I’ll never be the woman I was when I was 32 or 30. As the disease progresses, I'm realizing that some days won’t be as good as others. For that fact, some weeks won’t be either. And I don’t think long-term anymore. It’s not because I’m afraid to die. Sometimes I think it’s because I’m afraid to live.

My personal crusade and the love of my husband are the source of my strength. I know there may not be a cure for this disease in my lifetime, but I refuse to give up hope. Even if they don’t find a cure while I’m alive, it’s what I do while I’m here that matters.

I want to make a difference and I plan to. Right now I talk about the disease that has wiped away my dreams of having a relatively normal life. I talk to anyone and everyone who will listen.

As I mentioned before, my husband Ed is also a great source of strength. I fight for him when I can’t fight for myself. And because he loves me so much, he fights for me when I can’t do it for either of us. His love is unconditional. And through his love, I’ve finally realized that I don’t have to be strong all of the time. When I feel myself spiraling out of control, he's always there to catch me when my world stops spinning.

My journey is taking me on a long, winding road. Some days I can walk it alone. Some days I have to have help. There’s no shame in asking for help.

So let me tell you, find something positive you can hold on to. So much about this disease controls us, and we’re at its every whim. Find something you can control, whether it’s your actions or your attitude. Don’t let this disease take everything from you. Surround yourself with positive people and laugh as much as you can.

When you have times you’re feeling alone, remember you’re not. I’m here. I’m Wendy. ... Read more