Motor Neurone Disease: A Family Affair (New Revised Edition) (Overcoming Common Problems) - Softcover

David Oliver

9780859699778: Motor Neurone Disease: A Family Affair (New Revised Edition) (Overcoming Common Problems)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0859699773 ISBN 13: 9780859699778

Publisher: Sheldon Press, 2006

Motor neurone disease affects the nerves that control the muscles of the body. The term motor neurone diseases (MND) refers to a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurones, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity such as speaking, walking, breathing, and swallowing. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive muscular atrophy (PMA), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), progressive or pseudo-bulbar palsy (PBP) and primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) are all forms of motor neurone disease. A diagnosis of MND can be very frightening, but the good news is that we now know more about MND than ever before, thanks to advances in care and research. Dr. David Oliver's book shows how much can be done to help someone with the disease live their life to the full. Dr. Oliver spells out what the disease is, what the doctors will do, and how to cope with the difficulties. This new edition also examines possible dietary factors in causing the disease, the latest on benefits, and up to date thinking on drug trials. He shows how to treat not just the physical effects but also the emotional ones for the whole family. Dr. Oliver also explains the vital role of the Motor Neurone Disease Association

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About the Author:

Dr. David Oliver trained as a GP and has since worked at the St Christopher's Hospice in London and the Wisdom Hospice in Rochester. He has been closely involved in the care of people with MND, and has worked closely with the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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