Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis Second Edition

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this life-long, unpredictable disease.

This insightful guide offers a detailed description of the essential components of comprehensive MS care, from disease and symptom management, rehabilitation to enhance function, safety and independence, social and emotional support, and attention to overall health and wellness for both patients and caregivers. Each chapter offers solutions and guidance based upon the authors’ interdisciplinary perspectives and years of clinical and research experience. The person with MS is the center of the care team and this book provides guidance for communicating effectively with healthcare providers, participating comfortably in shared decision making, and advocating confidently for personal healthcare needs and priorities.

• Provides tips and strategies for managing the challenges of MS from a multidisciplinary perspective
• Written by a nurse practitioner, neurologist, and clinical psychologist, who combined have over 100 years of experience in the field of MS care and research
• Beyond information focused on multiple sclerosis, the authors address overall health for those living with MS as well as the needs of the care partner – who is often overlooked as part of the care team

CONTENTS

About the Brain and Life® Books Series
Section 1 MS Overview
Chapter 1 What is MS?
Chapter 2 Diagnosing MS
Chapter 3 Comprehensive Care Over the Lifetime
Section 2 Symptoms of MS
Chapter 4 Multiple Sclerosis Related Fatigue
Chapter 5 Mobility Symptoms
Chapter 6 Sensory Symptoms
Chapter 7 Mood and Cognition
Chapter 8 Bladder and Bowel
Section 3 Health and Wellness
Chapter 9 Your Overall Health and Wellness
Chapter 10 Support Partners, Care Partners, Carers, Caregivers – This is about You
Chapter 11 Exercise and Physical Activity
Chapter 12 Diet and Nutrition
Chapter 13 Relationships and Communication
Chapter 14 Intimacy and Sexuality
Chapter 15 Reproductive Issues
Chapter 16 Planning for the Future While Finding Meaning in the Present
Appendix 1: Disease-Modifying Therapies
Appendix 2: Additional Resources
Glossary
About the Authors
About Brain & Life® and the American Academy of Neurology
Index