Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis - Softcover

Schapiro MD FAAN, Randall T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936303647 ISBN 13: 9781936303649

Publisher: Demos Health, 2014

Synopsis

The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.

Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and latest drug therapies, Dr. Randall T. Schapiro provides the information you need to manage both the disease and symptoms, and make everyday life easier. New chapters offer essential advice for those newly diagnosed with the disease, and those who experience more symptoms with age.

Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis features comprehensive treatment options for:

• Fatigue
• Spasticity
• Tremor
• Incontinence
• Speech and swallowing difficulties
• Pain
• Numbness
• Cognitive difficulties

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About this title

About the Author:

Randall T. Schapiro, MD is the founder and former medical director of The Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. He is a founding member and first elected president of the Consortium of MS Centers. He served five years on the National Board of the National MS Society, 34 years on the Minnesota board, and currently serves on the Colorado Board. He also serves on the International MS Society's Medical Advisory Board. Schapiro has been elected to the National MS Society Hall of Fame and recently was presented the prestigious Starfish Award by the National MS Society and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Consortium of MS Centers. He retired from private practice in 2009 to devote more time to teaching and consulting on topics related to MS. He lives in Eagle, Colorado.

Review:

"A necessary resource for patients and their caregivers to have on hand."-Doody's Reviews
"A practical, informative, and medically sound instructional guide to dealing with the day-to-day difficulties induced by MS...A 'reader accessible' resource written especially for those with MS and their medical/familial caretakers."-The Bookwatch
"Provides a roadmap for patients and professionals to symptomatic relief of MS symptoms...Schapiro doesn't merely provide medical or surgical solutions, he offers lifestyle strategies as well."-PA Today
"Recommend[ed] not only for patients but also for doctors and other health professionals that, although not specialized in MS, come in contact with these patients."-Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
"A very helpful book for those who treat multiple sclerosis patients...Recommended for neurologists, general physicians, physiotherapists and postgraduate students."-World Neurology
"Written for people with multiple sclerosis, but the comprehensive contents would be of use to undergraduate students or junior practitioners unfamiliar with the area. As such, it would be a useful resource for any multiple sclerosis group or treatment center and a helpful addition to a departmental library."-Physiotherapy
(2014-01-14) --Physiotherapy

About this edition

• Publisher: Demos Health
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1936303647
• ISBN 13: 9781936303649
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 232