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Product Description Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn't mean your life is over. Everyone's MS is different and no one can predict exactly what yours will be like. The fact is, lots of people live their lives with MS without making a full-time job of it. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you accessible, easy-to-understand information about what happens with MS—what kinds of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home and at work, what you can do to feel and function better, and how you can protect yourself and your family against the long-term unpredictability of the disease. You'll learn how to make treatment and lifestyle choices that work for you, what qualities to look for in a neurologist and the rest of your healthcare team, how to manage fatigue, the pros and cons of alternative medicine, why and how to talk to your kids about MS, stress management strategies, your rights under the Americans with Disabilities act, and so much more. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you everything you need to make educated choices and comfortable decisions about living with MS. About the Author Kathy Costello is the Vice-President of Healthcare Access for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a past president of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses. She is also a nurse practitioner and adjunct assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins MS Center located in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Costello has written and lectured extensively on MS and MS care. She received her BSN and MS from the University of Maryland. Barbara Giesser, MD, is Professor of Clinical Neurology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Clinical Director of the MS Program at UCLA. She has been specializing in multiple sclerosis patient care since 1982 and is internationally recognized for her clinical expertise. Dr. Geisser is the author of Primer on Multiple Sclerosis