Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook
A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.

The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.

If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.

'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must-read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio

'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London

'Overcoming MS is now the essential mainstay of MS management, before or alongside drug therapy, offering the best chance of a full and healthy life for people with MS.' - Dr Peter Silbert, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Western Australia Medical School
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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook
A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.

The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.

If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.

'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must-read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio

'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London

'Overcoming MS is now the essential mainstay of MS management, before or alongside drug therapy, offering the best chance of a full and healthy life for people with MS.' - Dr Peter Silbert, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Western Australia Medical School
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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook

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A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.

The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.

If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.

'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must-read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio

'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London

'Overcoming MS is now the essential mainstay of MS management, before or alongside drug therapy, offering the best chance of a full and healthy life for people with MS.' - Dr Peter Silbert, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Western Australia Medical School

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781760878788
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 02/01/2022
Pages: 304
Product dimensions: 6.02(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Professor George Jelinek MBBS, MD developed the OMS 7-Step Recovery Program and founded the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. An international leader in research and treatment of multiple sclerosis, he is the author of the bestselling Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. Associate Professor Sandra Neate MBBS, FACEM is an emergency physician, and Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. Dr Michelle O'Donoghue MD, MPH is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Table of Contents

Foreword Linda Bloom, President, Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis charity xi

Preface Professor George Jelinek, Dr Sandra Neate, Associate Professor Michelle O'Donoghue xv

About the editors xx

About the contributors xxii

Part 1 The lay of the land

1 Understanding multiple sclerosis Dr Brandon Beaber 3

Part 2 The directions

2 Overview of the OMS Program Dr Virginia Billson 31

My Story: Phil King

3 Eat well Jack McNulty 46

My Story: Ingrid Adelsberger

4 Get enough sun and vitamin D Dr Conor Kerley 68

My Story: Emma Lister

5 Exercise Dr Stuart White 87

My Story: Claes Nermark

6 Meditation, mindfulness and the mind-body connection Associate Professor Craig Hassed 108

My Story: Dr Veronique Gautier PhD

7 Medication Dr Jonathan White 129

My Story: Dr Catriona Tate PhD

8 Progressive MS Dr Philip Startin 156

My Story: Dave Jackman

9 Families and prevention Dr Sandra Neate Dr Pia Jelinek 176

My Story: Leah Tsirigotis

Part 3 Keeping on track

10 I've just been diagnosed with MS Dr Sam Gartland 197

My Story: Renee Coffey

11 Choosing your healthcare team Dr Heather King 213

My Story: Caroline Clarke

12 Mental health Dr Keryn Taylor 226

My Story: Fran Barclay

13 Building resilience Dr Rackael Hunter 244

My Story: Dr Saray Stancic

14 Work Rebecca Hoover 259

My Story: Anthony Mennillo

15 Disclosure Gregory Hendron 276

My story: Professor Anne Kavanagh

16 Pregnancy and childbirth Dr Keryn Taylor 289

My Story: Lisa Downie

17 Sticking with the OMS Program Dr Annette Carruthers 304

My Story: Johanna Lahr

Part 4 The road ahead

18 Facing an uncertain future Karen Law 323

19 The road ahead Professor George Jelinek 336

Index 351

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