Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-344) and index.
When MS becomes part of your life. Meeting MS face to face ; So, what is it, Doc? Getting a diagnosis ; You've been diagnosed : so what's next? ; Creating your healthcare team -- Taking charge of your MS. Developing your management plan to take charge of your MS ; Managing the disease course and treating relapses ; Managing fatigue, walking problems, visual changes, and tremor ; Handling problems with bladder and bowel function, pain, sex, and speech and swallowing ; Getting your head around problems with thinking and mood ; Considering complementary and alternative medicine -- Staying healthy and feeling well. Paying attention to your health : it's not all about MS ; Handling stress without giving up your life ; Coping with advanced MS -- Managing lifestyle issues. Presenting your MS face to the world ; Making MS a part of the family ; And baby makes three, four, or more : planning a family around MS ; Parenting : it wasn't easy before you had MS! -- Creating your safety nets. Keeping your place in the workforce ; Getting a grip on insurance ; Planning for a future with MS -- The part of tens. Ten must-do's for living with MS ; Ten MS myths debunked ; Ten tips for trouble-free travel.