Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis and Having a Baby written by Judy Graham and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judy Graham provides answers for nearly every question a woman with MS might ask before having a baby. With data culled from hundreds of interviews, she addresses such issues as the possibility of relapse, genetic predisposition to MS, pregnancy, postnatal care, and breastfeeding.
Download or read book Some Days We written by Julie A. Stamm and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Wyatt and his Mom, Anne, as they navigate through the unpredictable obstacles of a chronic illness. With love and imagination, they can overcome anything.
Download or read book Parents with Multiple Sclerosis and Their Children written by Maria Hadji-Michael and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Primer on Multiple Sclerosis written by Barbara S. Giesser and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primer on Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition is an updated reference manual for the practicing clinician. It covers the range of information needed to treat persons with MS, beginning with basic science and immunopathology, thorough differential diagnosis, symptom management and disease modifying therapies. This essential book also includes material covering new and experimental strategies as well as a review of commonly used complementary and alternative modalities that are used by persons with MS.Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the CNS and the third most common cause of disability among young adults. The complex management issues that are often present in the care of individuals with MS may demand the participation of health care professionals from a variety of disciplines, although the team is usually led by a neurologist. It is therefore essential for the neurologist to have a thorough grounding in the basic science and clinical phenomenology of MS. In this second edition of Primer on Multiple Sclerosis, the latest updates on therapeutics are provided, including new medications that have been FDA- approved since the first edition. Includes new diagnostic criteria, as well as any advances made in current diagnostic techniques, e.g. new imaging metrics. Important new information in the basic sciences and pathophysiology of MS is provided as well as newer epidemiologic studies. Treatment algorithms for common symptoms will be expanded, as well as any new guidelines for switching medications for Disease Modifying treatment "failures". The chapter on alternative and complimentary therapies discusses new research on CCSVI. The chapter on legal issues includes information on the putative effect of the Affordable Health Care Act on access to neurologic care and treatments. Finally, there is expanded discussion of progressive forms of MS both from a basic science and treatment perspective.
Download or read book Meet MS written by Kate Steinbert and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explaining multiple sclerosis to young children. If you are a parent, grandparent, relative, or friend and have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, this book will help you explain the disease (MS) to the young child(ren) in your life. The book discusses the disease, its impact, and its hopefulness in striving for a cure and living a happy life with MS.
Download or read book MS Children s Book written by Zac Raasch and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poetically written children's book explaining Multiple Sclerosis to kids in a way they can understand.
Download or read book How to Talk about Ms with Your Children written by Monique Devine and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Primer on Multiple Sclerosis written by Barbara S. Giesser, MD and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primer on Multiple Sclerosis was developed to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical and basic science aspects of MS. It is designed to be of practical use to clinical neurologists, and addresses all of the major issues that may occur in the management of persons with MS. The reader is provided with the latest information on the science of MS, including immunology, genetics, epidemiology and pathology, as well as a summary of the newest directions in basic science research. Guidelines for diagnosis and appropriate use of diagnostic modalities are presented. All clinical aspects of MS are discussed, including extensive information on aspects that may be more challenging for the neurologist to manage, such as sleep disorders and pain. Disease modifying therapies, including those that are FDA approved, as well as off label and experimental therapies are discussed. Finally, there are chapters on employment and legal issues, as well as an overview of clinical trials and clinical trial outcome measures, which are helpful in reviewing the scientific literature in these areas.
Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies written by Rosalind Kalb and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn’t have to mean your life is over. Everyone’s MS is different and no one can predict exactly what yours will be like. The fact is, lots of people live their lives with MS without making a full-time job of it. MS for Dummies gives you easy to access, easy to understand information about what happens with MS—what kinds of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home and at work, what you can do to feel and function up to snuff, and how you can protect yourself and your family against the long-term unpredictability of the disease. You'll learn: Why some people get MS and others don’t How to make treatment and lifestyle choices that work for you What qualities to look for in a neurologist and in the rest of your healthcare team How to manage fatigue, walking problems, and visual changes Why the road to diagnosis can be full of twists and turns How to understand the pros and cons of alternative medicine Why and how to talk to your kids about MS How to find stress management strategies that work for you Your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act Complete with listings of valuable resources such as other books, Web sites, and community agencies and organizations that you can tap for information or assistance, MS for Dummies will tell you everything you need to know in order to make educated choices and comfortable decisions about life with MS.
Download or read book Coping when a Parent Has Multiple Sclerosis written by Barbara Cristall and published by The Rosen Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suggests how to deal with the physical limitations of the parent who has multiple sclerosis, and how to cope with the emotional stress that the disease places on the entire family.
Download or read book Let s Talk about Living with a Parent with Multiple Sclerosis written by Melanie Ann Apel and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what multiple sclerosis is, the symptoms of the disorder, the types of therapies used in the treatment of MS, and the ways children can help a parent who has MS.
Download or read book Momma Has MS written by Karen Pine and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple Sclerosis is an illness that more people are being diagnosed with. It is a difficult illness to diagnose because each afflicted person has different symptoms. Children naturally want to help the family member feel better, but they don't know how. They are also curious about what Multiple Sclerosis is and what causes it. Because I was diagnosed when my children were married, I wrote this book for my grandsons and all children whose lives are affected by MS. The children will be able to help those diagnosed with MS in very simple ways after reading this book. They will learn that saying positive things, smiling, giving hugs and kisses, and helping when they see a need will be beneficial for the entire family. Fighting Multiple Sclerosis is a full family task, and children should be included. They need to feel like they are making a positive difference in the MS person's life. It's hard enough for the children to see their family members hurt, but when they can alleviate the sadness for a brief moment, they will know they are making a difference. They will know they are so very loved and needed.
Download or read book My Mom Has MS written by Stacey Longo and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-08 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Patrick's mother is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, everyone in the family pitches in to help out more. But Patrick is too little to do the laundry or help with the cooking. What can he do to help his mom? A heartwarming tale based on a true story proving that nothing's more important than family. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Download or read book Challenges and Experiences of Children who Grew Up with a Parent with Multiple Sclerosis written by Heather Gumm and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mom s Story written by Mary Jo Nickum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mom's Story; A Child Learns About MS tells the story of a young girl who sees her mother with some frightening health problems and learns she has MS but she will not die from it. This book is a compassionate, accessible and easy to understand account of symptoms, search for help, diagnosis and adaptation to this heart-wrenching disease. Amy fears the worst, which is common when one is confronted by the unknown. Her best friend, Kayla, doesn't quite understand why Amy is so worried. Amy's older sister, Kelly is concerned and does her best to help, while older brother, Tony, tries to deny the whole situation. Information is the key to allaying much of her fear along with understanding from parents, adult friends and her older sister. Readers of all ages will find comfort in this compelling story of a family forced to confront a chronic disease. They will gain an understanding of Multiple Sclerosis, who gets it, and how the disease is diagnosed. Parents will find the resource list very helpful. Ten percent of the net proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical Practice written by Dr. Stanley Van Den Noort, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Managing multiple sclerosis, with all the associated problems of a progressive chronic disease, requires special knowledge on the part of the clinician. From which drugs to prescribe for an acute attack, to the use of new drugs available to help control the disease process, to managing the myriad of symptoms and neurologic complications associated with the disease, the clinician must have a full armament of tools available to be effective. This book provides the basic groundwork you need to treat these patients. It is designed for all physicians who manage the disease outside a comprehensive MS care center, emphasizing those therapies that can be used successfully by the non-MS specialist, and indicating when referral is appropriate. Most importantly, it gives you the tools to improve the quality of life for your patients, allowing them to maximize their capabilities and take advantage of all available resources. "
Download or read book A Conversation about Multiple Sclerosis written by Darbi Haynes-Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
