Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies: 2nd Edition

Rosalind Kalb, PhD · Barbara S. Giesser, MD · Kathleen Costello, MS ANP-BC

Oct 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Xe Sands

About this audiobook

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

Rosalind C. Kalb, PhD is the vice president of the Professional Resource Center at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York City, developing and providing educational materials and consultation services for healthcare professionals. Dr. Kalb has authored or edited a number of publications about MS.

Barbara S. 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.

Kathleen Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, 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.

Xe Sands is an award-winning narrator known for her authentic characterizations and intimate delivery. She has more than a decade of experience bringing stories to life through narration, performance, and visual art, and she has been recognized for her engaging romance narrations.