Audiobooks by Barbara S. Giesser MD

Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies, 3rd Edition

"Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies. You aren't alone—this compassionate guide includes resources for connecting with the right MS care provider, building a care team, managing your emotions and stress, and getting the support you need. Plus, you'll get tips for making lifestyle choices that help you along your MS path. ● Discover information on the latest diagnostic information, treatments, and symptom management strategies ● Learn why it's so important to take care of your mental health and emotional well-being as you treat your MS ● Get pointers for talking to MS care providers and your loved ones, advocating for yourself, and making decisions alongside your care team ● Find trustworthy resources to expand your knowledge and improve your health"

Barbara S. Giesser MD, Kathleen Costello MS ANP-BC, Rosalind Kalb PhD (Author), Eva Wilhelm (Narrator)

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Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis

"Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis will serve as a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this life-long disease. MS may cause a myriad of symptoms and varies greatly from person to person. The authors demystify MS and offer practical solutions and guidance based upon their extensive combined clinical and research experience. The book tackles many of the common symptoms experienced by the person with MS and looks into the future to explore where research is headed. If you are newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, this book is an invaluable guide."

Barbara S. Giesser MD, Ben W. Thrower Md, Kathleen Costello Ms Anp-Bc (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies: 2nd Edition

"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."

Barbara S. Giesser MD, Kathleen Costello MS ANP-BC, Rosalind Kalb PhD (Author), Xe Sands (Narrator)

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