Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have - The Answers You Need

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Summary: This is THE book you will ever need
Review: Awesome coverage of all the areas from the basics, to employment and insurance issues, to latest research to many other things.

I bought 2 other books along with this. But after reaing this one, I returned the other two books and it made them redundant.

If you need to buy just one book (even if you have the money to buy 10 books on MS), this is the ONLY book you will ever need.

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Summary: Excellent book, very informative question and answer format.
Review: I have had M.S. for about two years. I waslooking for a book to answer specific questions I had. This book did a great job. The format of the book is arranged in the question and answer style. You can look up a question in the index, go to the page identified and get the information without reading the entire book. This is a great advantage in gaining information on specific problems associated with a very complicated disease.

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Summary: Best MS Reference Book
Review: I was diagnosed nearly two years ago, and this book has been a very valuable reference. I keep going back to it again and again as I have questions, and despite other reviewers' comments, I felt it was up to date when I purchased it. Perhaps these comments were based on an older edition? I also found the index to be very user-friendly. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with MS.

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Summary: This is THE definitive guide for anyone concerned with MS.
Review: Reviews of the First Edition "...inclusive and comprehensive..." Library Journal

"...highly recommended for MS patients, bookstores, and libraries." Doody's Health Sciences Book Review

"This book is trustworthy! It is factual! It is honest! It is a jumping-off point to learning more about MS and with that knowledge developing new and better coping skills to deal with the ups and downs of the mysteries of MS." From the Second Edition Foreword by Randall T. Schapiro, M.D, Fairview Multiple Sclerosis Center, Minneapolis

Here is the definitive guide for anyone concerned with multiple sclerosis-those who have the disease, those who share their lives with someone who has it, and health care professionals involved with its management. Multiple Sclerosis:The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need covers a wide range of topics in a question and answer format that is readily accessible and easily understood. Its format mimics the collaborative relationship between MS patients and their health care professionals. Experienced clinicians provide answers to the questions that they have been asked repeatedly. The questions themselves offer a model and a vocabulary for those who are not certain what questions to ask or how to ask them. Plus, readers can quickly find information about specific topics and questions based on their individual needs.

Now in its Second Edition, Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need offers new questions, additional information for old questions and even some new answers. The contributors are leading authorities in all areas of MS management. The questions for each topic are assembled from a variety of sources including the computerized index of all questions telephoned into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the questions most frequently presented to the contributors, and questions suggested by a task force of patients and family members.

Each chapter contains a list of references and recommended reading for those interested in pursuing more detailed information on a particular topic. The guide also contains a comprehensive glossary of all terms commonly used in MS management, as well as a list of relevant resources for individuals with MS and their families. The chapter on treatments describes all medications commonly used in the treatment of MS and the management of its symptoms.

And to keep pace with the continual flow of new information and discoveries, readers will receive Annual Updates as part of the purchase price.

Contents: What Should I Know About This Book; Neurology; Treatment Issues; Nursing Care to Enhance Wellness; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Speech and Voice Disorders; Swallowing; Cognition; Psychosocial Issues; Stress and Emotional Issues; Sexuality; Fertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Gynecologic Care; Employment; Insurance Issues; Long-Term Care; Life Planning; Appendices

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Summary: An important consumer's handbook
Review: The brand-new third edition of Rosalind Kalb's classic guide, Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need, fully updates medical information with the latest details, covering a range of topics in a handy question-and-answer format which makes it easy to understand MS management. Each chapter also includes a list of references and recommended reading, along with a glossary of terms and resource list, making Multiple Sclerosis an important consumer's handbook with readily-accessible details for concerned non-specialist general readers.


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Summary: Old Answers for New Questions
Review: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INFORMATION BOOK THAT EVERYONE WITH MS SHOULD OWN. VERY INFORMATIVE WITH ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION.

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Summary: ms information
Review: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INFORMATION BOOK THAT EVERYONE WITH MS SHOULD OWN. VERY INFORMATIVE WITH ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION.

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Summary: Old Answers for New Questions
Review: Unfortunately, a lot of this information is out of date -- and even if it wasn't, it's some of the answers to some of the questions you might have, presented in a sometimes easily accessible but sometimes difficult to access fashion. Some of the contributions are far more useful than others.
I appreciate the fact that Rosalind Kalb has been a tireless advocate for people with MS, and I hope she updates this book (with a better format) -- but still I wish there were some MS "advocates" out there who weren't taking drug company money.

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Summary: Outdated Information
Review: While this book was very informative, it had very outdated information. A separate booklet was sent with this book, to update some of the information, but even this was outdated material. I don't think enough information was given about the various tests that you have to go through, to be diagnosed. Telling a person more about what to expect during these tests, helps to alleviate the patients fears.