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The First Year: Multiple Sclerosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (The First Year)

The First Year: Multiple Sclerosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (The First Year)
By Margaret Blackstone

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One of the most widely recommended guides to living with multiple sclerosis, now completely revised and updated, including the latest research, the most recent information on treatments (including the news on Tysabri®), and new tips for managing MS. Multiple sclerosis is as much a mystery as it is a disease, but this chronic and often disabling condition of the central nervous system affects over 400,000 people nationwide. From the moment of her diagnosis in 2000, Margaret Blackstone took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with MS. She provides crucial information about: The most up-to-date treatment options Effective alternative therapies Choosing the right medical team Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers Current medical research Stress management and exercises Extensive online and community resources Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #13570 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-01-31
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 288 pages

Editorial Reviews

Richard Cohen, The New York Times
"[Offers] practical answers at a time of profound fragility."

Marc Siegel, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Medical Center
"A courageous book, as practical as it is compassionate."

Studs Terkel, author and oral historian
"Blackstone's book offers the best medicine there is: hope through knowledge and positive action."

Customer Reviews

The First Year5
I was just diagnosed with MS in January and so far I have found this book to be very helpful.

the first year multiple sclerosis5
Great Book!! With just a recent diagnosis of MS, I have many books. This book covers it all. I encorage anyone with MS to read it.

Excellent MS book3
The item was perfect. It was everything I expected. I have enjoyed reading it and it arrived quickly and in perfect condition.