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Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
by Randall
T. Schapiro
Book Info
Concise text for multiple sclerosis patients and their
families on living with the disease. Topics include: fatigue, spasticity,
weakness, tremor, sexuality, bladder and bowel symptoms, pain, and speech
difficulties. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover. DNLM: Multiple
Sclerosis--therapy.
Women Living With Multiple Sclerosis
by Judith
Lynn Nichols
Editorial Reviews
From Kirkus Reviews
Twenty-three women with multiple sclerosis share their
e-mail discussions; the result is a ready-made support group for others with the
disease that offers plenty of practical tips for day-to-day coping. Nichols (a
former reporter and freelance writer) has had MS for over 30 years; she
introduces the other women in the group by age and circumstances (medical and
otherwise): the range is wide enough so that readers will easily find
experiences here that speak to their own conditions. Chapters are loosely
organized around guiding themes, but among the big questions covered here are
mobility, work, family issues, sex, pain, depression, bowel and bladder control,
and spirituality. Medical information is reliable as far as it goes, but much
more valuable are pointers on getting good medical care, coupled with advice on
all the subjects that either won't come up or wont be adequately covered in a
physician's office. Nichols and company are particularly helpful in dealing with
the uncertainty surrounding diagnosis (MS is notoriously hard to pin down) and
the resulting emotional roller coaster. At the time of Nichols's own diagnosis,
her priest visited her in the hospital to tell her he was sorry she had MS, but
``it's your own fault for assuming that you know more than God about what's best
for you''. Nichols and her friends have stood up under that kind of assault, as
well as the trials MS has hurled their way. Their strength and their practical
outlook can help others cope. -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All
rights reserved.
Book Info
(Hunter House) Author lives with multiple sclerosis,
Cincinnati, OH. Text based on e-mail chats. An online support group shares
intimate, emotional accounts of their experiences with MS. Concerns family
reactions, workplace issues, sexuality and spirituality, depression and pain,
loss of bladder and bowel control, assistive devices, and more. For consumers.
Softcover.
Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly
Diagnosed (2nd Edition)
by Nancy
J. Holland, T.
Jock Murray, Stephen
C., Phd Reingold
Out of the Blue
by Sally Mandel
Editorial
Reviews
From
Booklist
In a romance that will entice and satisfy readers of mainstream or
"substantial" fiction, Mandel's beautiful heroine, a
twenty-nine-year-old teacher, and the dashingly gorgeous hero, an airline
pilot-owner and photographer, joined by the cruel presence of multiple
sclerosis. Anna Bolles, formerly very athletic, thinks she has come to terms
with her MS, but when she visits a photography exhibit she is swept off her feet
by Joe Malone and one of his photographs, an epiphany that throws her plans of
living quietly with her disease into utter disarray. Mandel masterfully depicts
MS and its depredations and brings a cast of secondary characters, which are
essential to portraying a convincing relationship, vibrantly to life, from
Anna's unforgettably foul-mouthed mother to Joe's dad, who can "fix
anything," to the school-faculty bully. Mandel's newest is a robust novel
filled with laughter and tears that is ideal for readers who only think they
don't like romances. Diana Tixier Herald
Book
Description
At once heart-wrenching and funny, poignant and provocative, here is a rare
novel about finding the courage to take a remarkable leap of faith. Smart, funny
Anna Bolles, a born athlete and a dynamic teacher, figures God decided to have
the last laugh when her life was tragically and irrevocably changed five years
ago. Since then she has kept herself firmly grounded in the present with the
door marked "future" shut.
When
the Road Turns: Inspirational Stories About People with MS
by Margot
Russell (Editor)
When the Road Turns :
Inspirational Stories About People With MS
by Margot Russell (Editor), Margo
Russell (Editor)
Editorial
Reviews
From
Publishers Weekly
Roughly 200 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis each day,
explains Margot Russell, who was herself diagnosed in 1998. In When the Road
Turns: Inspirational Stories about People with MS, she presents 17 men and women
who have committed themselves to persevering and living full lives despite their
illness. Among them, Dave Perez, a divorced father who single-handedly cares for
his three children, describes how he overcame his sense of despair as a victim
of MS by focusing on living for his kids. Inbal Tsur, an Israeli artist, writes
about how she has learned to manipulate a paintbrush with her mouth after losing
the use of her arms.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Book
Description
"A book that reminds us to hold tight to our dreams, When The
Road Turns is an inspiring collection of stories written by people living with
multiple sclerosis. When you walk through the front door of these writer's
lives, you won't leave without a renewed sense of hope and a new definition of
courage." -Montel Williams
Each week in the United States 200 people are diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis, adding exponentially to the 350,000 people nationwide and the 2.5
million people worldwide with MS. This book is the first of its kind to
share the real-life struggles and triumphs of those facing MS in one inspiring
collection. In their own compelling words, seventeen people with MS take readers
on a journey sharing their dreams, their emotional and physical battles, their
struggle to accept the illness and their courage to create new lives. People
like Israeli artist Inbal Tsur, who discovers a new way to paint after losing
the use of her arms; renowned oceanographer Richard Radtke, who becomes the
first disabled man to reach the South Pole; a pilot who battles the FAA to keep
her pilot's license; and a woman who is now enjoying life as a mother to a new
baby despite doctors' advice not to further risk her health by becoming
pregnant.
When the Road Turns will be an encouragement for anyone with MS or other
chronic illness, as well as those who want to better understand the disease,
which may be affecting someone they love.
Life Lessons and
Reflections
by Montel Williams, Jill Kramer
Editorial
Reviews
Book
Description
Williams offers life lessons and reflections based on this wealth of
knowledge, illustrated by beautifully realized black-and-white photographs that
bring to light the insights, sentiments, and depth of emotion that his words
evoke.
Fall
Down, Laughing : How Squiggy Caught Multiple
Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody
by David L. Lander, Lee
Montgomery (Contributor)
Editorial
Reviews
Book
Description
In the summer of 1999, David Lander revealed publicly that he suffers
from multiple sclerosis-a secret he'd kept for fifteen years even while living
and working in Hollywood's celebrity fishbowl. Diagnosed with the illness after
filming the last episode of Laverne and Shirley, Lander continued to develop his
film and television career while hiding his illness. His success was an
astonishing testament to his physical and emotional strength and his
determination to prove that those with M.S. can still enjoy fulfilling and
challenging lives.
Fall Down, Laughing is the humorous and poignant story of Lander's courageous
struggle with multiple sclerosis. Over the years, Lander tried everything to
improve his condition: exercise programs, alternative medicine, support groups,
the latest crop of designer drugs. Weaving his experiences against a backdrop of
entertaining celebrity anecdotes, Lander offers a message of affirmation that
will provide information and hope to millions of M.S. sufferers, their friends
and caregivers.
About
the Author
Best known for his portrayal of the character "Squiggy" on
the sitcom Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983), David Lander has appeared in feature
films including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A League of Their Own, and A Bug's
Life. He has guest-starred on more than thirty television shows, including Mad
About You, Twin Peaks, and Pacific Blue. A lifelong baseball fan, he is a scout
for the Anaheim Angels and part owner of the Portland Beavers, a Minor League
ballclub.
Multiple
Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
by Nancy J. Holland, et al
Book Info:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York City. Patient
education text on multiple sclerosis. Discusses the nature of MS its management.
Offers guidelines for coping with the impact of the disorder on daily living....
Living Beyond Multiple
Sclerosis : A Woman's Guide
by Judith Lynn Nichols, Lily Jung
Book
Description
This second installment from the online group dedicated to supporting
each other in the fight against "the MonSter" includes firsthand
insights.
The Multiple Sclerosis
Diet Book : A Low-Fat Diet for the Treatment of M.S.
by Roy L. Swank, Barbara Brewer
Dugan
Editorial
Reviews
From
the Publisher
Hundreds of new recipes for dishes that taste terrific but stick to the
diet rules so important for controlling M.S.--now completely revised to conform
to the latest medical research.
Multiple Sclerosis and
Having a Baby: Everything You Need to Know about Conception, Pregnancy, and
Parenthood
by Judy Graham
Editorial
Reviews
Midwifery
Today
Graham is qualified to offer answers and comments that are sympathetic,
empathetic, supportive and very, very honest. This is a wonderful book.
Book
Description
An essential resource for anyone with MS who is considering having a
child.
Firsthand advice from a woman with multiple sclerosis who has successfully
borne and raised a child.
Contains information that can change the lives of many of the 250,000
women in the United States suffering from MS.
Highly readable format puts the facts at your fingertips.
Alternative Medicine and Multiple
Sclerosis
by Allen C. Bowling
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
This is a single source for accurate and unbiased information on the
many complementary and alternative medicines that can help manage some MS
symptoms and promote general health. Readers will be able to: * find
unconventional options for therapy; * learn of potentially dangerous
interactions between alternative therapies and medical treatments; * identify
therapies that are effective, low risk, and inexpensive; * recognize
ineffective, dangerous, or costly alternative therapies. A section on
Integrating Conventional and Unconventional Medicine links specific symptoms to
potentially useful alternative therapies: If readers have, for example,
spasticity or bladder problems, they can easily identify potentially useful
alternative strategies. The book includes a glossary of popular supplements
commonly used in MS care. Many general books deal with
the general topic of alternative and complementary therapies, but most contain
serious errors about their use in people with MS, and none specifically
addresses the dangerous interactions that can occur between some therapies and
the disease.
Book
Info:
Univ. of
Colorado, Denver. Offers information on the relevant, safety, and effectiveness
of various alternative therapies not typically considered in discussions of MS
management. For consumers. Softcover. DNLM: Multiple Sclerosis--therapy
Multiple
Sclerosis : Over 100 Recipes to Help Control Symptoms (Recipes for Health)
by Geraldine Fitzgerald, Fenella
Briscoe
Editorial
Reviews
Book Description
Diet plays an important role in the control of multiple sclerosis and it is
recommended that sufferers follow a healthy eating plan. This practical and
inspiring cookbook explains which foods to include in the diet and which foods
to avoid.
Health
Journeys for People With Multiple...(A
Guided Imagery Tape)
by Belleruth
Naparstek (Reader)
by Belleruth
Naparstek (Reader)
Symptom
Management in Multiple Sclerosis (sorry no image available for this book)
Book Info
Concise text for multiple sclerosis patients and their families on living
with the disease. Topics include: fatigue, spasticity, weakness, tremor,
sexuality, bladder and bowel symptoms, pain, and speech difficulties.
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Meditations
by Sylvia Browne
Editorial
Reviews
Book Description
These meditations will serve to inspire you, help you relax, and allow you to
see the divine nature that exists with you at all times. This beautifully
illustrated book, brings you a heartfelt meditation for each week of the year.
BodyChange
by Montel Williams, Wini Linguvic
Editorial
Reviews
Book Description
We are all athletes in the sport of life. Whether you’re “in training”
to have a baby, to work 14 hours a day or, like Montel, to live with a chronic
illness, your body is your equipment. This book will show you how to find the
athlete within. Once you realize that you can change your body, you can move
mountains! You’ll build your confidence and nurture your inner strength. This
program emphasizes form, awareness, and the importance of challenging yourself
and your limitations.
Keeping
the Dream Alive-Race To Erase MS
1. Home Alone (Radio Edit) - R. Kelly
2. Jumpin', Jumpin' (Maurice's Jumpin' Mix) - Destiny's Child
3. I Try (Grand Style Mix) - Macy Gray
4. Canned Heat (Album Version) - Jamiroquai
5. Sweet Misery (Rush/Stretch Remix) - Amel Larrieux
6. The Only One For Me - Brian McKnight
7. Lean On Me - 98 Degrees/Jim Belushi/Meredith Brooks/Michael Fredo/Sophie
B. Hawkins/Wyclef Jean/Donny Osmond...
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8. Rooftops - Tarsha Vega
9. Shining Star - Rachid
10. Candy (George Calle Radio Remix) - Mandy Moore
11. Our Song - M2M
12. Life - Des'ree
13. Someone To Watch Over Me (Video Version) - Donna Summer
14. No Me Dejes De Querer ('Flores' Del Caribe Mix - Radio Edit) -
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis: A
Wellness Approach, 2nd Edition
by George H., Md. Kraft, Marci Catanzaro, Nancy J. Holland
Editorial
Reviews
Book
Description
There are approximately 350,000 adults in the United States with MS.
Successful living with multiple sclerosis requires taking control of one's life
in order to maximize health. This book offers avenues for optimizing health
through exercise, nutrition and emotional well-being --providing a starting
point for developing an individualized wellness program. With answers to the
most commonly asked questions about living with multiple sclerosis, the authors
include: Causes and course of the disease; Symptom management; Wellness
management; Emotional health; Disease treatments; Alternative therapies; Working
with your health care team; Social aspects of living with multiple sclerosis.
This extensively revised and updated second edition includes information on the
many new medications for managing the disease process, as well as the symptoms
of the disease, and new sections dealing with exercise options and concepts of
wellness.
Book
Info
Univ. of Washington, Seattle. Text, in question-and-answer format,
discusses new developments in MS management and its status as a treatable
disease. Shows patients and families how to maximize health and pinpoints the
ramifications of various behaviors and activities. Previous edition: c1996.
Softcover.
300
Tips for Making Life with Multiple Sclerosis Easier
by Shelly Schwarz, Shelley Peterman Schwarz
Editorial
Reviews
Book
Description
Essential for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families,
this book is filled with tips, techniques and shortcuts learned from personal
experience. The author offers guidelines and labor-saving tips that sufferers
need to know, including how to conserve energy, how to do more of the things you
want, and how to work smarter and achieve independence. Empowering, honest and
down-to-earth, this book helps people with MS live life to the fullest.
Book
Info
Author writes the nationally syndicated column 'Making Life Easier.' Text
of tips, techniques, and shortcuts the author learned from personal experience,
to help the person suffering with multiple sclerosis. For consumers. Softcover.
Me and My Shadow : Learning to Live
With Multiple Sclerosis
by Carole MacKie, Sue Brattle
(Contributor), Ronnie Wood
Editorial
Reviews
Peter
Cardy, Chief Executive The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
"Carole Mackie's story is told with honesty and a directness that
moved me to tears. Living with the hidden scourge of multiple sclerosis has
demanded all her strength and sometimes exhausted it. Telling the story has
taken even greater courage, laying bare the pain and humiliation that most
people would rather conceal.
MS is a disabling condition, but it is not always the obvious symptoms
that hurt most. This book tells the truth about the disease and its insidious
effects on living, loving and working. Though this is a moving, personal story
of love and loss, it is also profoundly educative.
Carole's story shows how hard it is for other people to grasp fully the
impact of MS. In this respect she has experienced both disappointment and good
fortune. Anyone who wants to learn about multiple sclerosis whether it affects
someone they care for or work with, a friend, neighbor or employee - should
read Me and my Shadow."
Book
Description
Carol Mackie is twenty three years old, working in her dream job and
living with a loving partner when her world is turned upside down. After two
terrifying weeks in hospital and extensive tests, she is diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis. Carol shares her heartening story as she discovers the extent to
which multiple sclerosis will affect her functioning and consequently her
lifestyle. The vastly different responses of her boyfriend, family and friends
illustrate the societal obstacles people...
Multiple Sclerosis : The Facts You
Need (Your Personal Health Series)
by Paul O'Connor
Editorial
Reviews
Jeffrey
S. Fedan, Science Books and Films, March/April 2000
Every question I might ask is answered in the well-conceived and
-written volume.
Book
Description
Multiple sclerosis -- MS -- strikes about one in a thousand North
Americans, usually in early adulthood, when they are building careers and
starting families. Because the disease involves the central nervous system, its
effects are wide-ranging and difficult to predict.
Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need -- part of the Your Personal Health
Series -- is a fact filled, comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by
diagrams, case histories, a drug table and an extensive list of helpful...
Multiple
Sclerosis : Questions and Answers
by David Barnes, Ian McDonald, David Barne
Editorial
Reviews
Book
Description
This up-to-date and comprehensive publication is aimed at clinicians,
patients and carers who require the most recent information available on
Multiple Sclerosis. Setting the standard for books on MS, the contents includes
answers to: Is MS a virus? Is it contagious? Can MS be passed to children? What
age groups are affected? What are the symptoms? How is MS treated? Is it hard to
diagnose? Is there a cure? What are the "alternative" therapies?
About
the Author
Dr. David Barnes is a leading Neurologist at Atkinson Morley's
Hospital in London. He has been published many times in the past and his
research into MS is highly valued by the pharmaceutical industry.
The Foreword to the book has been written by the eminent clinican,
Professor Ian McDonald of the Royal College of Physicians, in London.
Multiple Sclerosis: Your Legal
Rights, 2nd EDITION
by Sara Perkins, Lanny E. Perkins
Editorial
Reviews
Book Info
Presents basic information about legal problems that often affect people with MS
and possible solutions to those problems. Discusses insurance, debt, taxes,
working with doctors and lawyers, rights and responsibilities, family law, job
discrimination, property, and personal choice. For consumers. Previous edition:
c1988. Softcover.
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