Table of Contents
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Preface |
xi |
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PART I |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: CAUSES,
RISK FACTORS, AND DISEASE COURSE |
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Chapter 1 |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Overview |
3 |
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Chapter 2 |
Autoimmune Disease |
23 |
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Chapter 3 |
The Central Nervous System |
33 |
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Section 3.1 |
Central Nervous System Overview |
34 |
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Section 3.2 |
Myelin and Nerve Structures |
42 |
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Chapter 4 |
Cellular Processes Involved with MS |
49 |
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Chapter 5 |
Understanding the Genetics of MS |
57 |
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Chapter 6 |
Male Experience with MS |
61 |
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Chapter 7 |
African Americans and MS |
67 |
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Chapter 8 |
Pediatric MS |
73 |
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Chapter 9 |
Possible Triggers and Risk Factors of
MS |
79 |
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Section 9.1 |
Toxic Agents |
80 |
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Section 9.2 |
Nutritional Factors |
98 |
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Section 9.3 |
Infectious Diseases |
123 |
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Chapter 10 |
MS Exacerbation: Attack, Relapse, or
Flare |
137 |
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Chapter 11 |
Disease Progression in MS |
139 |
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Chapter 12 |
Diseases that Mimic MS |
147 |
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Chapter 13 |
Other Demyelinating Disorders |
155 |
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PART II |
SYMPTOMS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS |
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Chapter 14 |
Overview of MS Symptoms |
165 |
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Chapter 15 |
Movement Disorders |
171 |
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Section 15.1 |
Uncoordinated Movement |
172 |
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Section 15.2 |
Gait (Walking) Problems |
175 |
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Chapter 16 |
Tremor |
183 |
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Chapter 17 |
Pain in MS Patients |
193 |
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Chapter 18 |
Fatigue in People with MS |
199 |
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Chapter 19 |
Speech Problems Associated with MS |
203 |
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Chapter 20 |
Swallowing Disorders Associated with
MS |
215 |
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Chapter 21 |
Vision Problems and MS |
223 |
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Section 21.1 |
Optic Neuritis |
224 |
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Section 21.2 |
Nystagmus (Uncontrollable Eye
Movement) |
226 |
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Chapter 22 |
Pulmonary and Respiratory
Complications in MS Patients |
229 |
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Chapter 23 |
Nerve Disease and Bladder Control
Problems |
233 |
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Chapter 24 |
Cognitive Deficits in People with MS |
243 |
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Chapter 25 |
Depression in People with MS |
251 |
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Chapter 26 |
Pregnancy Concerns for Women with MS |
255 |
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PART III |
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, TREATMENTS,
AND THERAPIES FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS |
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Chapter 27 |
Neurological Diagnostic Tests and
Procedures |
263 |
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Chapter 28 |
The MS Health Care Team |
271 |
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Chapter 29 |
Benign MS Treatment: Taking a
Wait-and-See Approach |
277 |
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Chapter 30 |
Drug Treatments and Therapies for MS |
281 |
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Section 30.1 |
Treating Exacerbations and Relapses |
282 |
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Section 30.2 |
Long-Term Treatment for Disease
Progression |
290 |
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Section 30.3 |
Tysabri (Natalizumab) for
Relapsing Forms of MS |
299 |
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Chapter 31 |
MS Pain Management |
303 |
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Chapter 32 |
Treating Involuntary Movement |
309 |
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Section 32.1 |
Controlling Spasticity in MS |
310 |
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Section 32.2 |
Deep Brain Stimulation for MS |
319 |
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Chapter 33 |
Rehabilitation for MS |
325 |
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Section 33.1 |
Physical Therapy |
326 |
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Section 33.2 |
Occupational Therapy |
329 |
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Section 33.3 |
Counseling Therapy |
332 |
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Chapter 34 |
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine in MS |
335 |
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Chapter 35 |
Plasmapheresis: A Controversial
Treatment for MS |
343 |
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Chapter 36 |
Cooling Therapy for MS |
347 |
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Chapter 37 |
Clinical Studies of MS |
351 |
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PART IV |
LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS |
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Chapter 38 |
Telling Family, Friends, and
Employers that You have MS |
359 |
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Chapter 39 |
Can Disability, Chronic Conditions,
Health, and Wellness Coexist? |
363 |
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Chapter 40 |
MS and Nutrition |
369 |
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Chapter 41 |
Exercise Guidelines for People with MS |
375 |
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Chapter 42 |
Managing Fatigue |
381 |
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Chapter 43 |
Stress and MS |
387 |
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Chapter 44 |
Maintaining Intimacy and Sexuality If
You have MS |
395 |
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Chapter 45 |
Developing a Support Group If You
have MS |
403 |
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Chapter 46 |
Tips and Tools for MS Caregivers |
409 |
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Chapter 47 |
Features of Home Accessibility |
421 |
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Chapter 48 |
Equipment that Promotes Self-Care,
Mobility, and |
427 |
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Section 48.1 |
Assistive Technology |
428 |
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Section 48.2 |
Tips for Dressing When Mobility is
Limited |
434 |
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Section 48.3 |
Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical
Equipment |
437 |
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PART V |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND WORK,
FINANCIAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES |
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Chapter 49 |
Navigating the Workplace with MS |
445 |
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Section 49.1 |
Identifying and Managing the
Challenges |
446 |
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Section 49.2 |
Asking for Accommodations or
Different Job Duties |
452 |
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Section 49.3 |
Regaining Power in the Workplace with
Chronic Illness |
458 |
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Section 49.4 |
Employment Support and Opportunities
for People with Disabilities |
460 |
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Chapter 50 |
Social Security Disability Benefits |
469 |
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Chapter 51 |
Financial Planning: Security for the
Years Ahead |
479 |
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Chapter 52 |
Health Care Options: Home Care,
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care |
491 |
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Chapter 53 |
Put it in Writing: Questions and
Answers on Advance Directives |
503 |
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PART VI |
ADDITIONAL HELP AND INFORMATION |
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Chapter 54 |
Glossary of Terms Related to MS |
513 |
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Chapter 55 |
Organizations with Additional
Information About MS |
519 |
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Index |
529 |
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