Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know

by Ed.D. Nancy J. Holland MSCN, Jack S. Burks, Ph.D. Diana M. Schneider

Associated with severe and unrelenting symptoms, primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is considered incurable. Written by three experts, Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis helps those affected deal with the physical and emotional issues involved. Jointly sponsored by the National MS Society and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, the book explains the nature of the disease and its characteristics, and offers comprehensive multidisciplinary management approaches. These include medical and nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, social support, caregiver and family issues, and mental health and quality of life.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been working on reading this for several months. It is a very useful book because there is not much out there specifically on Primary Progressive M.S. I would recommend it to someone newly diagnosed. I have gained some new information from it thus far about how it is different from the more common remitting/relapsing type. Although my neurologist has told me that it is possible to have both kinds-which is really confusing. I already know a lot about the general topic so i find some sections boring to me. Other sections were depressing because they are a picture of what is to come & I can only read a few pages at a time.