Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis : What You Need to Know
ISBN: 9780982321904 | 0982321902
Edition: 1stFormat: Trade Paper
Publisher: DiaMedica
Pub. Date: 2/2/2010
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Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) affects approximately 10 percent of the MS population. It is characterized by a steady decline in function without relapses, and the medications that have changed the lives of many people with the relapsing forms of MS are largely ineffective in people with PPMS.
Associated with severe and unrelenting symptoms, primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is considered incurable. Written by three experts,Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosishelps those affected deal w... MORE
Associated with severe and unrelenting symptoms, primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is considered incurable. Written by three experts,Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosishelps those affected deal w... MORE
| Preface | p. ix |
| Foreword from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society | p. xi |
| Foreword from the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | p. xiii |
| About the Authors | p. xv |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| Facts About Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis | |
| What Is Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and How Is It Diagnosed? | p. 1 |
| How Is Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosi... MORE | p. 15 |
| Research and Clinical Trials | p. 19 |
| Maintaining And Improving Health And Function | |
| How Does Rehabilitation Maintain and Improve Function? | p. 31 |
| Symptom Management: Treatment Options | p. 37 |
| Technology and Adaptations That Can Make Life with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Easier to Manage | p. 57 |
| Wellness and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: An Attainable Goal | p. 65 |
| Quality of Life: Happiness is a State of Mind, Not of Health | |
| Emotional and Quality of Life Issues | p. 77 |
| Family and Social Issues | p. 89 |
| Carepartner Support and Resources | p. 99 |
| Economic Issues | p. 109 |
| How the Multiple Sclerosis Organizations Can Help | p. 119 |
| Appendices | |
| Glossary | p. 133 |
| General Resources | p. 143 |
| Index | p. 157 |
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