Symptom management in multiple sclerosis
By: Randall T. Schapiro.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Demos
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Multiple sclerosis -- Popular works.; Multiple sclerosis -- Palliative treatment.; Multiple Sclerosis -- therapy.
Notes: Includes index.

CONTENTS:

Multiple sclerosis is. . . -- The management of multiple sclerosis -- Management of the disease process -- Fatigue -- Spasticity -- Weakness -- Tremor -- Walking (ambulation) -- Sexuality -- Bladder symptoms -- Bowel symptoms -- Pain -- Speech difficulties -- Swallowing -- Cognition -- Vision problems -- Dizziness and vertigo -- Pressure sores (decubiti) -- Weight gain -- Numbness -- Cold feet -- Swollen ankles -- Restorative and maintenance rehabilitation -- Exercise -- Diet and nutrition -- Adapting to multiple sclerosis -- Glossary  -- Appendix A : Exercises for spasticity -- Appendix B : Transfers and mobility.