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

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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 an estimated 350,000 nationwide. From the first moment of her diagnosis, author 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 illustrative charts and tables, crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, social concerns, emotional issues, networking with others, and much more. The First Year—Multiple Sclerosis will be an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with a MS diagnosis.


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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 an estimated 350,000 nationwide. From the moment of her diagnosis in 2000, author 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. By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year -- Multiple Sclerosis is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their MS diagnosis.


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