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Differential diagnosis, clinical features, and prognosis of multiple sclerosis. Mood swings related to multiple sclerosis can leave a person frustrated and overcome with emotion. Within the cns, the immune system attacks myelin the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the nerve fibers as well as the nerve fibers themselves. A guide for the newly diagnosed book chapters discuss the nature of ms, its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. Some people have found that by making appropriate changes to their diet some of their symptoms have been relieved, and in some cases the time between relapses has increased. Aug 30, 2016 multiple sclerosis ms is a disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Whether youve recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ms or youve been. A casestudy approach to clinical neuropsychology by jenni a. The monster living within understanding multiple sclerosis. Members of the public will increase their knowledge of msrelated. Deeper understanding of multiple sclerosis needed the hindu. There is no clear understanding of what causes multiple sclerosis, however, evidence has shown an infectious component to be a contributing factor in. Understanding the cognitive challenges is the first comprehensive discussion of msrelated cognitive dysfunction, including the changes that can occur, their assessment and treatment, and strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life. By rosalind kalb, barbara giesser, kathleen costello.
This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems. This animation describes the causes, common symptoms, and the nature of multiple sclerosis, as well as various types of drug therapies used for the treatment of the. Understanding multiple sclerosis comic book jumo health. The history of a disease book the author demonstrates how progress in diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis has paralleled the development of medical science, from the early developments in modern studies of anatomy and pathology, to the framing of the disease in the nineteenth century, and eventually to modern diagnosis and treatment.
As a physician and the spouse of someone with multiple sclerosis i feel that this book contains much wisdom and guidance for achieving ones greatest. I found this book is extremely helpful in understanding the disease. A chapter on services available from the national multiple sclerosis society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading suggestions. All cml locations will remain closed through at least april 6. Infections which could play a possible role in the development of multiple sclerosis include.
Understanding multiple sclerosis by melissa stauffer, 2006. It is one disease, but its course and symptoms vary from person to person. Although symptoms and severity can vary, the emotional and social impact can be devastating. Multiple sclerosis symptoms and causes mayo clinic. Ms is a disease of the central nervous system cns, which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic. Twoandahalf million people worldwide suffer from the chronic disease multiple sclerosis. Specific diets for multiple sclerosis many people living with multiple sclerosis are interested in diets specific to the disease. Schapiro, md, president, the schapiro multiple sclerosis advisory group and clinical professor. Understanding multiple sclerosis ms is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of ms. The damage disrupts the normal transmission of nerve impulses within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body, causing impairment in muscle coordination, strength.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of multiple sclerosis today, as researchers seek to understand its processes, develop therapies that will slow or. Understanding the cognitive challenges is the first comprehensive discussion of msrelated cognitive dysfunction, including the changes that can occur, their assessment. May 30, 2019 the degree of disability should not be the only consideration in multiple sclerosis as patients face unpredictable symptoms, experts said on wednesday, calling for a deeper understanding of the. Understanding and living with multiple sclerosis fatigue. Luciana parente costa seguro, sandra gofinet pasoto, in infection and autoimmunity second edition, 2015. Multiple sclerosis ms is a chronic, inflammatory, degenerative disorder that damages the myelin sheath surrounding the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis for dummies gives you accessible, easytounderstand information about what happens with ms what kinds of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home. The national multiple sclerosis society estimates that more than half of all people with ms suffer some form of cognitive difficulty. Members of the public will increase their knowledge of msrelated issues.