Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

by Randall T. Schapiro, M.D., 
Fifth Edition

Dr. Schapiro is Medical Director of The Fairview Multiple Sclerosis Center, one of the largest multiple sclerosis centers in the world, and is Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota

2007, Demos Medical Publishing 

216 pages including glossary, exercises, transfers and mobility, & resources; $13.57 on Amazon.com (click on photo of book above or see donation link below)

Reviewed by LizOP
MSWorld Book Reviewer

If you are looking for a book in plain English with simple answers to managing your MS symptoms, look no further.

Dr. Schapiro writes as if he is talking directly to the reader, making the message feel personal. As I read, I kept saying to my husband, "Oh listen to this!" because I was discovering simple solutions to try for everyday tasks.

In this new edition, Schapiro has added new information on the role of diet and nutrition, advances in drug therapies, new disease management strategies, new medical and research breakthroughs, a comprehensive glossary, exercises and transfer and mobility resources. All useful for people with MS and the people who help them.

Suggestions, including simple drawings, of how to transfer people from one place to another will prove helpful for caregivers. If you have ever found yourself having difficulty standing or getting up from the floor, his simple drawing and suggestion might be useful - it works for me!

The simple, illustrated exercises to relieve spasticity, are a good addition to any person's day. I have made my own resistance stretch band, used in these exercises, out of a pair of panty hose and include these exercises in my daily routine.

Check this book out for practical advice for managing your MS symptoms. This should be on your bookshelf for easy reference.

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