Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a terrifying diagnosis for anyone to face. But, as with many other potentially devastating problems, MS can be best controlled and best lived with when sufferers balance prudent lifestyle changes with effective treatment—and these sorts of choices require sound and current information. This workbook, written by a team of doctors and psychologists from the renowned Western MS Center at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is the first available for people with MS. It covers a wide variety of problems, everything from symptom management to sexual function to career opportunities to spirituality. "The MS Workbook is the most in-depth guide to living well with MS that I have seen yet. The pages are filled with practical, reader-friendly information on everything from cognitive challenges and fatigue, to relapse triggers and unconventional therapies. But it is the checklists, worksheets, and quizzes that will actively engage readers and empower them to fully incorporate these life-changing strategies." - Editor, MSFocus, national magazine of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Author: George H., M.D. Kraft
Author: Dawn M., Ph.D. Ehde
Author: Kurt L., Ph.D. Johnson
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Customer Reviews
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The MS Workbook: Living Fully With Multiple Sclerosis
The MS Workbook: Living Fully With Multiple Sclerosis
<br />This book is wonderful. It helps me to focus on what is important and to rethink the ways I have been doing things. It is a great handbook for those with those who have been recently diagnosed and with those who have been struggling with everyday life.
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Great resource but for the later stages?
This book has a lot of useful and supportive information. Very well done. However, if you are newly diagnosed with limited symptoms or a "benign" case you may want to hold off purchasing the book (or purchase and store for a later time) since much of the material seems more relevant to those with advanced cases. For example, all of the talk about wheelchairs, major cognitive dysfunction, applying for disability etc. can be scary and overwhelming for those struggling to come to terms with a recent diagnosis.
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Very good guide for those with MS
I agree with the other reviewers here, this is an excellent guide for those with MS. The workbook is separated into 15 chapters that are filled with great information dealing with the disease. It is also fairly new (2006), so it reviews some of the newer medical information for MS.
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<br />I also like the worksheets that are spread throughout the book. Some deal with coping with the disease, questions to ask your neurologist, insurance issues as well as many more topics. These are a great addition and will help anyone who feels overwhelmed with their diagnosis.
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<br />I reccomend this book to anyone who has the disease and needs some help dealing with it. I actually wish they would give a copy of this when you are diagnosed. It is that good.
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Great Book
A good workbook for MS people. I am a visual person so this book helps me organize my thoughts and work through principals. Has been very helpful.
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One of the better MS books out there
One of the better MS books I have bought. Full of information for yourself and your caregiver!
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