Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

by Randall T. Schapiro MD, FAAN

Overview

The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.

Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and latest drug therapies, Dr. Randall T. Schapiro provides the information you need to manage both the disease and symptoms, and make everyday life easier. New chapters offer essential advice for those newly diagnosed with the disease, and those who experience more symptoms with age.

Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis features comprehensive treatment options for:

• Fatigue
• Spasticity
• Tremor
• Incontinence
• Speech and swallowing difficulties
• Pain
• Numbness
• Cognitive difficulties

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936303649
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/16/2014
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Randall T. Schapiro, MD is the founder and former medical director of The Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology.

Table of Contents

"Part I. The Disease and Its Management
; Chapter 1: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
; Chapter 2: For the Newly Diagnosed
; Chapter 3: Managing the Disease Process
; Part II. Managing MS Symptoms
; A. Movement and Walking
; Chapter 4: Fatigue
; Chapter 5: Spasticity
; Chapter 6: Weakness
; Chapter 7: Tremor and Balance
; Chapter 8: Paroxysmal Symptoms
; Chapter 9: Mobility: Putting it All Together
; Chapter 10: Pressure Sores
; B. Bladder and Bowel
; Chapter 11: Bladder Symptoms
; Chapter 12: Bowel Symptoms
; C. Speech and Swallowing
; Chapter 13: Speech Difficulties
; Chapter 14: Swallowing Difficulties
; D. Sensory Disturbances
; Chapter 15: Vision
; Chapter 16: Pain
; Chapter 17: Dizziness and Vertigo
; Chapter 18: Numbness, Cold Feet, and Swollen Ankles
; E. Cognition and Memory
; Chapter 19: Cognitive Difficulties
; Part III. Your Total Health
; Chapter 20: Diet and Nutrition
; Chapter 21: Exercise
; Chapter 22: Sexuality
; Chapter 23: Adapting to Multiple Sclerosis
; Chapter 24: Aging with Multiple Sclerosis
; Part IV. Appendices
; A.Glossary
; B.Exercises for Spasticity
; C.Transfers and Mobility
; D.Resources
"

Editorial Reviews

A necessary resource for patients and their caregivers to have on hand.”—Doody’s Reviews

“A practical, informative, and medically sound instructional guide to dealing with the day-to-day difficulties induced by MS...A 'reader accessible' resource written especially for those with MS and their medical/familial caretakers.”—The Bookwatch

“Provides a roadmap for patients and professionals to symptomatic relief of MS symptoms...Schapiro doesn't merely provide medical or surgical solutions, he offers lifestyle strategies as well.”—PA Today

“Recommend[ed] not only for patients but also for doctors and other health professionals that, although not specialized in MS, come in contact with these patients."—Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

“A very helpful book for those who treat multiple sclerosis patients...Recommended for neurologists, general physicians, physiotherapists and postgraduate students.”—World Neurology

“Written for people with multiple sclerosis, but the comprehensive contents would be of use to undergraduate students or junior practitioners unfamiliar with the area. As such, it would be a useful resource for any multiple sclerosis group or treatment center and a helpful addition to a departmental library.”—Physiotherapy

From the Publisher

"Recommend[ed] not only for patients but also for doctors and other health professionals that, although not specialised in MS, come in contact with these patients."— Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

"...provides a roadmap for patients and professionals to symptomatic relief of MS symptoms... Schapiro doesn't merely provide medical or surgical solutions - he offers lifestyle strategies as well."— PA Today

"A very helpful book for those who treat multiple sclerosis patients...The book is recommended for neurologists, general physicians, physiotherapists and postgraduate students." — World Neurology

"Ably written by Dr. Randall T. Schapiro...and now in a newly updated and expanded fourth edition, Managing The Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis is a practical, informative, and medically sound instructional guide to dealing with the day-to-day difficulties induced by MS...especially commended as being a 'reader accessible' resource written especially for those with MS and their medical/familial caretakers"— The Bookwatch

"This book is written for people with multiple sclerosis, but the comprehensive contents would be of use to undergraduate students or junior practitioners unfamiliar with the area. As such, it would be a useful resource for any multiple sclerosis group or treatment centre and a helpful addition to a departmental library." —Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Reviewer: Ender A Akan, B.S., M.D.(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is a resource guide for patients and their families to help them understand the various clinical sequelae of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the various management issues.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a resource for patients and their families on the management of daily issues associated with multiple sclerosis. The book is worthwhile because multiple sclerosis is a complicated disease with many treatment issues that patients and their caretakers need to understand.
Audience: The book is written for patients and their families. It may also benefit students in the various fields of medicine.
Features: The book covers management and treatment of various problems a patient with MS may encounter. It takes a problem by problem approach and gives tips the patient may use at home. The systemic approach to MS is clear and understandable. It is a good reference for patients who may need to quickly look up and answer a treatment question. The contents also allow the reader to gain independence and control of their disease. The illustrations are not appealing to the eye and could use more completion.
Assessment: This is a high quality publication and a necessary resource for patients and their caretakers to have on hand. It supplements well visits to the physicians any may actually help physicians in the education of patients about the disease.

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