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Multiple Sclerosis,: A Reappraisal

This book examines how a rare, uncommon disease suddenly became mainstream.While we now recognize that MS is a common neurological disease, as late as the early twentieth century it was considered a relatively rare condition in Europe and the United States. It was only in the late 1860s that MS came to be generally recognized as a distinct disease apart from other paraplegic maladies. One of the important historical questions about MS is whether it was a new disease of the nineteenth century or one that had simply gone unrecognized for a long time. Answering this question is complicated by the different frames or ways physicians understood and explained disease in previous centuries. The way we now conceive, categorize, and explain disease is a relatively recent formulation in the long view of medical history. This work aims to answer some of the fundamental questions of the history of MS. How and why did MS emerge when and where it did, first in a book of pathological anatomy in early nineteenth-century France, then as a distinct disease category in France by 1868? How and why did the perception of MS as a rare disease in the early twentieth century change so that by the middle of that century it was considered a common affliction of the nervous system? How did local conditions shape research on MS? Why did MS emerge as a popular crusade and research priority, rather suddenly, in the late 1940s and early 1950s? How has the experience of people with MS changed from the nineteenth to the twentieth centuries? Since there was no consensus about the merits of any treatment until very recently, how does one explain the sometimes aggressive treatment of disease from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century? This book focuses in part on howsociocultural factors allowed MS to emerge into medical awareness and later popular consciousness and how the different scientific and sociocultural frames of disease affected the experience of people with MS. These facto@Fy™™™™š ¾Û€

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Coffee in the Cereal: The First Year with Multiple Sclerosis

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. It provides recipes that are varied and appetizing--and versatile enough for the whole family to enjoy.

Handbook of Multiple Sclerosis (Neurological Disease and Therapy)

Interferon Therapy of Multiple Sclerosis

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Builds Hope

Multiple sclerosisMSstrikes 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. Until the 1990s, we could treat some symptoms of MS but not the disease itself. Now we have several drugs that work against MS, and others are being developed. We still can't cure MS, but we can slow its progress and diminish its effects. This fourth edition of Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need is a comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table, and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations. Topics include: What MS is, and who gets it How MS is diagnosed Why the disease affects different people in different ways How relapsing-remitting MS differs from progressive MS How people with MS, and their families, can adapt their homes, careers, and lifestyles to cope with the disease Which treatments work, which don't, and what help is on the horizon Combining authoritative medical advice and practical hands-on tips, Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need is an invaluable guide for anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by this complex disease. Praise for Multiple Sclerosis : With so much new scientific information emerging about multiple sclerosis, this book's clear and comprehensive account of these developments is invaluable&. A must' for persons with MS and their families. William J. McIlroy, MD, FRCPC, National Medical Advisor, MS Society of Canada

A physician working, teaching and raising a daughter despite her own multiple sclerosis gives us personal and professional insights into the physical, medical and psychological challenges in the aftermath of an MS diagnosis, including how to keep hope, strength, health, career and options for parenthood.For folks and families who live with MS, it looks like a good source of support.-on the night tableKym O. Furney's book provides newly and not-so-newly diagnosed people with MS an extraordinary insight into how to cope with the effects of this disease on their lives. Every chapter stands alone, offering gems of wisdom that come from intelligent reflection. Even when Dr. Furney's experience runs counter to current practices, such as how she took disease-modifying therapy prior to conception, her opinions are well thought out. With great common sense she tackles the tough issues of when and to whom to tell you have MS, the decision to have children, and identifying depression in oneself. I enthusiastically endorse this book and plan to recommend it to all of my MS Clinic patients.-Michael Kaufman, MD Director, MS Clinic of Carolinas Medical CenterKym Orsetti Furney was a 34-year-old physician, specializing in Internal Medicine, busy with her exciting job and enjoying life with her husband and young daughter in 2000, when she suddenly began to experience dizziness repeatedly, which rapidly led to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Her world was rocked for a time, but Furney has recovered from the shock and--empowered by information, acceptance and support--continues working as a doctor, teaching, and taking care of her family, despite the challenges of MS. For all people dealing with a personal or family diagnosis, she offers help, hope, and insights by explaining all the medical perspectives, but also reflecting on her own personal experiences after diagnosis. Never forgetting the fear and hopelessness she felt at the time she learned of her own MS, she discusses t@DC×=p¤ ¾Û€

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to multiple sclerosis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to multiple sclerosis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

Multiple Sclerosis

A ''thought-provoking and probing (book) which forces the reader to consider critically the lot of a large segment of our population today (Stephen C. Reingold).This incredibly personal book deals with the attempts of a young multiple sclerosis (MS) patient to come to terms with her disease.. If you or someone you know has a chronic disease, wants to know more about the American culture of illness, or is an observer of the American scene, this is a must read book. -- American AnthropologistpThis incredibly personal book deals with the attempts of a young multiple sclerosis (MS) patient to come to terms with her disease.. If you or someone you know has a chronic disease, wants to know more about the American culture of illness, or is an observer of the American scene, this is a must read book. -- American Anthropologist

Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies

Multiple Sclerosis, Disseminated Sclerosis: An Investigation By The As

The A To Z Of Multiple Sclerosis

Surviving General Motors With Multiple Sclerosis: Questions Of Conscie

Poems & Words From A Crazy Woman With Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis: A Blessing In Disguise

My caregiver training started early in life, extended through the 44 years after Eileen was diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis, and did not end until her death in 2001. At home, I provided full care to her, planned and thought ahead, but always was willing to sacrifice my personal freedom, and to suffer frequent heartbreak. As a caregiver I received a lifetime of gratitude from Eileen, to give me satisfaction of having successfully met her daily MS demands.The early training I received in childhood coincided with the years of the Great Depression, from the late 1920's, through the 1930's, and the first years of the 1940's. During that time I had the least possible financial assistance from anybody, yet I became an unpaid electrician, plumber, carpenter, auto repairer...a Mr. Fixit for the entire Fenley family.The four years I served in the US Army were very pleasant, advancing from private to major, in an endless procession of challenging but interesting extra duties, in addition to my regular ones. These I describe as my lucky Army breaks.I have bared my soul. Happy reading!

Mcalpine's Multiple Sclerosis

From Multiple Sclerosis to Marathon

bBrad Hamler/bis a fitness professional with more than twenty years of experience in the field. Certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, and the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals, he spent the last several years as a postrehabilitation specialist working extensively with MS patients.A specially-designed, easy-to-follow program to feel better and improve your quality of life.brbrMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that damages the central nervous system. It affects nearly 400,000 Americans with daily fatigue, loss of coordination and balance, and muscle spasms or spasticity–and it has no cure. Now, research shows that MS symptoms can be reduced through exercise, making living with MS a little easier.iExercises for Multiple Sclerosis/itells you how to improve your daily symptoms, especially fatigue and mobility.brbrWritten by a licensed postrehabilitation specialist who has worked extensively with MS patients,iExercises for Multiple Sclerosis/iprovides a tested program. An essential reference for anyone who suffers from MS, it will show you:br* How daily exercise can help reduce your fatiguebr* How to increase physical strength while decreasing spasticitybr* How to compensate for loss of balance and coordination while walkingbr* Why medical treatments are just not enoughbrbrIf you or someone you know suffers from MS, you need this book. With an easy-to-follow, simple workout designed to adapt to many energy levels,iExercises for Multiple Sclerosis/iwill help MS sufferers to achieve a healthier, happier, more productive life.bTable of Contentsbr/bbrForeword by Ben W. Thrower, M.D.brbrIntroduction: Maintenance Is ProgressbrbrPart I: About Multiple SclerosisbrbrChapter 1: What Is Multiple Sclerosis?brbrChapter 2: Diagnosing Multiple SclerosisbrbrChapter 3: Treatment of Multiple SclerosisbrbrCh@záG® ¾Û€

Multiple Sclerosis (experience Of Illness)

The Art Of Living With Multiple Sclerosis (six Secrets For Managing Ms