
Multiple Sclerosis : A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed.
Title:
Multiple Sclerosis : A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed.
Author:
Murray, T. Jock.
ISBN:
9781617051340
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Edition:
4th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (269 pages)
Contents:
Cover Page -- Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword by Rosalind Kalb -- Chapter 1: The History of MS -- Before MS Had a Name -- Early Cases of Multiple Sclerosis -- The Description by Charcot -- Early Therapies of Neurological Diseases -- Advances in the 20th Century -- The Modern Era -- The Era of Clinical Trials -- The Modern Era of Therapy -- Changing Ideas -- The Future -- Chapter 2: What Is Multiple Sclerosis and How Is It Diagnosed? -- What Happens in Attacks of MS? -- The Course of Multiple Sclerosis -- The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis -- Clinical Examination -- History -- Examination -- Tests -- Watchful Waiting -- The Outcome -- Chapter 3: What Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis? -- Theories About the Cause of MS -- Tissue Abnormalities, Infections, and the Environment: Links to an MS Cause? -- The Underlying Immune System Problems in MS -- The Role of Genetics in MS -- What Sets Off the Disease? Possible Environmental Triggers -- Demyelination: The Cause of Symptoms -- So, What Is the Cause of MS? -- Chapter 4: What Treatment Is Available? -- Resources -- Types of Treatment -- Management of Acute Attacks -- Treatment of the Underlying Disease -- Beta Interferons -- Interferon Beta-1b -- Interferon Beta 1-a -- Glatiramer Acetate -- Experimental Drugs -- Vitamin D -- Other Disease-Modifying Agents -- Mitoxantrone -- Azathioprine -- Stem Cell Transplantation -- Biomarkers -- Management of Symptoms -- Weakness -- Spasticity -- Disturbances of Balance and Gait -- Sensory Symptoms -- Bladder and Bowel Symptoms -- Other Symptoms -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Unconventional Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis -- Definitions -- Evidence for the Safety and Effectiveness of Therapies -- Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Unconventional Therapies Relevant to MS.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine -- Marijuana (Cannabis) -- Chiropractic Medicine -- Cooling Therapy -- Dental Amalgam Removal -- Dietary Supplements -- Antioxidants -- Cranberry and Other Supplements Used for Urinary Tract Infections -- Echinacea and Other "Immune-Stimulating" Supplements -- Ginkgo Biloba -- St. John's Wort -- Valerian -- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin) -- Vitamin D and Calcium -- Diets -- The Swank Diet -- Supplementation with omega-6 Fatty Acids -- Supplementation with omega-3 Fatty Acids -- Other Types of Therapy -- Feldenkrais -- Guided Imagery and Relaxation -- Hyperbaric Oxygen -- Magnetic Field Therapy (Electromagnetic Therapy) -- Massage -- Reflexology -- Tai Chi -- Yoga -- Angioplasty of Neck Veins -- Chapter 6: Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis -- Should I Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis? -- What Should Others Know About Multiple Sclerosis? -- Who Can Answer My Questions? -- What Can I Learn from Other People Who Have MultipleSclerosis? -- When Is Information Not Helpful? -- What About My Activities? -- What About Exercise? -- Can I Overdo It? -- How Much Should I Rest? -- What About Stress? -- Can I Develop Better Coping Skills? -- How Can I Maintain a Positive Attitude? -- What About My Relationships? -- Should I Tell People I Have Multiple Sclerosis? -- What Happens When It Is Hot? -- Should I Change My Diet? -- Should I Sleep More? -- What If I Need Surgery? -- Is Pregnancy a Risk? -- Will Multiple Sclerosis Affect My Sex Life? -- What About Driving? -- Should I Move? -- Will I Be Different? -- What About Other Questions I May Have? -- Chapter 7: Coping with Multiple Sclerosis -- The Crisis of Diagnosis -- The Adjustment Process -- Coping Strategies -- Denial -- Intellectualization -- Educate Yourself About Multiple Sclerosis -- Choosing Your Health Care Providers.
Support Networks -- Disclosure -- Wellness Orientation -- Children with MS -- Cultural Sensitivity -- Parting Thoughts -- Chapter 8: Employment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis -- Myths About Multiple Sclerosis -- Disclosure -- Resources -- Chapter 9: Financial and Life Planning -- Getting Organized -- Professional Advisors -- Taking a Financial Inventory -- Using a Health-Expense Spreadsheet -- Reviewing Your Health Care Plan -- Health-Expense Spreadsheet -- Copayment -- Deductible -- Coinsurance -- Covered Expenses -- Preexisting Condition Exclusion Period -- Lifetime Maximums -- Prescription Drugs -- Family and Medical Leave Act -- Short-Term Disability Insurance -- Job Changes and Health Care -- Taking Control of Finances -- Developing a Spending Plan -- Looking at Investments -- Hiring a Financial Professional -- Setting Aside Money for Unexpected Expenses -- Chapter 10: Research in Multiple Sclerosis: The Search for Answers and the Link to Treatments -- Research in Immunology-Uncovering the Root of the Disease -- Animal Model of MS: Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis (EAE) -- Genetic Research-Links to Susceptibility, Course, and Causation -- Infectious Disease Research-Clues to Triggers, Causes, and Possibly Treatments -- Glial Cell Research-What Is Damaged? What Can Be Repaired? -- Regeneration and Repair -- Stem Cell Research -- Clinical Research-Treating the Whole Patient -- Chapter 11: Searching for Treatments: The "Ins" and "Outs" of Clinical Trials -- The Special Problems of MS Trials -- Placebo Effects -- The Natural Disease Variability of Multiple Sclerosis -- Understanding the Predicted Drug Effect -- Availability of Safe and Useful Therapies -- Comparison of New Treatments against Available Therapies -- Steps in Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials -- Scientific Rationale -- "Preliminary" or Phase 1 Studies.
"Pilot" or Phase 2 Clinical Trials -- "Definitive" or Phase 3 Clinical Trials -- "Postmarketing" or Phase 4 Studies -- Financing Clinical Trials -- Who Participates in Clinical Trials? -- Why Can't Some Patients Participate in Clinical Trials? -- Where Can I Learn About Ongoing Clinical Trials? -- Chapter 12: How Multiple Sclerosis Organizations Can Help -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society -- Philosophy of NMSS Programs -- Who Does the NMSS Serve? -- Quality of Life Goals -- Knowledge -- Health -- Physical Health -- Emotional Health -- Family Support -- Independence -- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada -- Client Services -- Information and referral -- Education -- Support -- Advocacy -- Funding -- Awareness Activities -- Government Relations/Social Action -- Fund Raising -- History -- MS Clinics -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America -- Vital Programs and Services -- The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation -- The Consortium of MS Centers -- The International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses -- Can Do MS -- The MS Coalition -- Glossary -- Additional Readings -- Resources -- Information Sources -- Electronic Information Sources -- Resource Materials -- Agencies and Organizations -- Assistive Technology -- About the Authors -- T. Jock Murray, OC, ONS, MD, FRCPC, MACP, FAAN, FRCP, FCAHS -- Carol S. Saunders, BA, BSN, MSCN -- Nancy J. Holland, EdD, RN, MSCN -- Index.
Abstract:
This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis can lead full and productive lives. This fourth edition is current and updated throughout, and includes a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI and multiple sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in development for multiple sclerosis, new information on the drug Tysabri, and discussion of treatments and complementary and alternative medicine in MS. This the place to begin your education about MS.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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