Multiple Sclerosis? Don't be afraid. A 15-year experience report

by Nele Handwerker

Overview

Nele's journey began with a desire to visit a friend, but soon, she noticed issues with her eyesight. After a brief hospital stay and cortisone treatment, the diagnosis arrived a year later: Multiple sclerosis. Nele was initially shocked and dismayed, finding grim tales online about wheelchairs, loneliness, and unhappiness. However, she refused to give in to despair and chose to view MS as an opportunity to appreciate life more fully.

Embracing travel, pursuing a career, and personal fulfillment, Nele's story is a testament to MS not representing an end but rather a new beginning. She serves as an inspiration, highlighting how the disease can be managed gently with the right therapy and lifestyle. Moreover, she's making a difference by donating ten percent of her book's proceeds to the Dresden University Medical Foundation, supporting research and comprehensive care for MS patients. Join Nele on her journey of resilience and hope.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940179383512
Publisher:	Nele Handwerker
Publication date:	11/21/2023
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	313 KB

About the Author

Nele Handwerker, born and raised in Dresden in 1980, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 23. But she didn't let this get her down. She worked in Chicago, went skydiving, scuba diving and saw the world. After 13 years in Berlin and one at the North Sea, she now lives with her husband, daughter and two gerbils on the banks of the Elbe in Pirna, just outside Dresden.

In her podcast "MS-Perspektive", she shares her view of multiple sclerosis and reports on ways to positively influence the disease. She also provides information about new scientific findings, interviews experts and lets other patients have their say. Since 2022, she has been studying Multiple Sclerosis Management in the part-time Master's program as the only patient together with doctors. In her autobiography, she describes her first 15 years with MS:
- Multiple sclerosis? Don't be afraid! A 15-year experience report

In her free time, she reads books, listens to podcasts and music and spends time with her family and friends.

The six children's books by Nele Handwerker are currently only available in German. The focus is on animal heroes who experience adventure and community despite their individual differences.