Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

"A necessary resource for patients and their caregivers to have on hand."-Doody's Reviews
"A practical, informative, and medically sound instructional guide to dealing with the day-to-day difficulties induced by MS...A 'reader accessible' resource written especially for those with MS and their medical/familial caretakers."-The Bookwatch
"Provides a roadmap for patients and professionals to symptomatic relief of MS symptoms...Schapiro doesn't merely provide medical or surgical solutions, he offers lifestyle strategies as well."-PA Today
"Recommend[ed] not only for patients but also for doctors and other health professionals that, although not specialized in MS, come in contact with these patients."-Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
"A very helpful book for those who treat multiple sclerosis patients...Recommended for neurologists, general physicians, physiotherapists and postgraduate students."-World Neurology
"Written for people with multiple sclerosis, but the comprehensive contents would be of use to undergraduate students or junior practitioners unfamiliar with the area. As such, it would be a useful resource for any multiple sclerosis group or treatment center and a helpful addition to a departmental library."-Physiotherapy
(2014-01-14) --Physiotherapy

The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.

Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and latest drug therapies, Dr. Randall T. Schapiro provides the information you need to manage both the disease and symptoms, and make everyday life easier. New chapters offer essential advice for those newly diagnosed with the disease, and those who experience more symptoms with age.

Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis features comprehensive treatment options for:

• Fatigue
• Spasticity
• Tremor
• Incontinence
• Speech and swallowing difficulties
• Pain
• Numbness
• Cognitive difficulties "

Randall T. Schapiro, MD is the founder and former medical director of The Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology.